Oud Wood by Tom Ford

for women and men

Tom Ford Oud Wood is a woody unisex scent that gives you dry woods, soft amber warmth, and a quietly confident evening style.

Oud Wood by Tom Ford

Oud Wood by Tom Ford

3.4 oz EDP Spray
$367.00 USD
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Oud Wood by Tom Ford
$367.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Tom Ford Oud Wood is a dry, warm woody fragrance with a smooth amber-spice feel rather than a heavy smoky oud. Cardamom and pepper keep it crisp early on, while sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla, and tonka add soft warmth and a slightly creamy finish. It wears with control, making it a strong pick for evenings, date nights, and dressier settings. If you want rich woods without overwhelming projection, this is a smart choice.

Accords

Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Oud
Vanilla
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A Scent For

This suits someone who wants an upscale woody scent that feels calm, assured, and put together rather than flashy. It leans especially well for evening dress, dinners, and occasions where you want warmth without obvious sweetness. Because the projection is controlled, it also works for people who prefer their fragrance to stay personal. Not the right pick if you want huge impact, bright daytime freshness, or a loud statement from across the room.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Winter
Winter
Spring
Spring

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
2/4
Moderate

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Cooler weather is where this really lands: Fall and Winter especially, with Spring evenings also making sense. Nighttime is its natural setting, and it fits date nights, dinners, formal events, and dressed-up social plans better than casual daytime errands. In a close office, it may still work if applied lightly, but that is not its sweet spot. Very hot weather can make the warm amber-vanilla base feel less comfortable and less sharp.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cardamom
Cardamom
Pepper
Pepper
Rosewood
Rosewood

Middle Notes

Oud
Oud
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Vetiver

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Vanilla
Vanilla

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Cardamom and pepper give Oud Wood a crisp, lightly spicy start that feels composed instead of sharp or loud. Rosewood adds a dry, elegant wood tone right away, so the scent reads more tailored than sweet. You notice warmth early, but it stays restrained and clean rather than dense. This makes a confident impression for someone who wants presence without turning the room into a cloud of fragrance.

How it develops

As it settles, the oud comes through in a very wearable way: dry, smooth, and woody rather than animalic or harsh. Sandalwood brings a creamy softness, while vetiver adds a slightly earthy, pencil-shaving dryness that keeps the warmth in check. Amber, vanilla, and tonka round everything out with gentle sweetness. It stays close enough for polished evening wear and never turns syrupy, but it does feel richer than a daytime fresh scent.

History

Released in 2007 and created by Richard Herpin, Oud Wood sits within Tom Ford’s upscale fragrance lineup as a more approachable take on oud. Rather than pushing heavy smoke or raw intensity, it presents the note in a smoother, cleaner, Western-leaning woody style. That positioning has helped it appeal to shoppers who want something distinctive without stepping into challenging territory.

Perfumier

Richard Herpin

Country of Origin

United States

Year Created

2007

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want dry woods, soft spice, and amber warmth in a controlled, grown-up style that feels right for evenings. Skip it if you are after big projection or a crisp, daytime-fresh signature.

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