The Fragrance SystemOud Wood
Oud Wood is an Eau de Parfum from 2007, by Tom Ford. In the layering system it plays the role of a anchor — heavy, long-lasting bases. they sit underneath a build and hold it to the skin for hours. It reads as mysterious, elegant, dominant, with beast longevity and strong projection, and is at its best for Formal, Date Night, Nightlife in cold, mild, indoor heating weather.
- Concentration Eau de Parfum
- Gender Unisex
- Longevity beast
- Projection strong
- Risk polarizing
- Density 8/10
- Released 2007
The pyramid
Rosewood · Cardamom · Chinese Pepper
Oud · Sandalwood · Vetiver
Tonka Bean · Vanilla · Amber
How many sprays of Oud Wood?
It's moderately concentrated (Eau de Parfum) with strong projection, so the everyday range is 1–2 sprays: 1 for the office, 2 for a date, 2 for a night out.
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What to layer with Oud Wood
The system pairs Oud Wood with bottles that share its base notes and complement its role. The strongest partners from the library:
Both carry Tonka Bean and Vanilla deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Allure Homme ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.
Both carry Vanilla and Tonka Bean deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Le Male ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.
Both carry Tonka Bean and Vanilla deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, L'Homme Idéal ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.
Both carry Vanilla and Vetiver deep in the composition, so they read as one accord rather than two fragrances fighting. As a bridge, Eros ties the two together so the transition from top to base is seamless.
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FAQ
How many sprays of Oud Wood should I use?
For most days, 1–2 sprays of Oud Wood. Lean to 1 for the office and hot weather, 2 for a night out or the cold. See the full spray guide for every scenario.
What does Oud Wood smell like?
Oud Wood opens with Rosewood, Cardamom, Chinese Pepper, settles into a heart of Oud, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and dries down to Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber. Overall it reads mysterious, elegant, dominant.
What can I layer with Oud Wood?
Strong partners include Allure Homme, Le Male, L'Homme Idéal, Eros. As a anchor, Oud Wood works best paired with complementary roles that share base notes.
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