Oud Wood by Tom Ford
The oud that convinced everyone else to make one.
Rosewood and cardamom over oud and sandalwood, amber and vanilla.
Eau de Parfum · 3.4 oz
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Full notes+
- Top
- Rosewood, Cardamom
- Heart
- Oud, Sandalwood
- Base
- Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
- Family
- Woody / Oriental
- Character
- Warm · Smooth · Accessible
- Intensity
- Moderate to strong
How to wear+
Evening, cooler weather, one to two sprays. Long-lasting — this doesn't need a reapply.
The drydown
- Top
Rosewood · Cardamom
Warm and spiced, an inviting opening rather than an intimidating one.
- Heart
Oud · Sandalwood
Smooth and resinous — the oud here reads as expensive wood, not medicine cabinet.
- Base
Amber · Vanilla · Tonka Bean
Sweet and warm, the finish that made this the most-worn oud fragrance in the West.
The fragrance that made oud a Western category
Oud had existed in Middle Eastern perfumery for centuries before Tom Ford's version showed up in 2007 and made half the industry decide it needed one too. This is the one that did the actual work of translating the material for a different audience.
It's smoother and sweeter than traditional oud, and that's not a criticism — it's the reason it's still the reference point.
The oud that taught an entire industry the word.
Verdict: If you've never tried an oud fragrance, this is the correct place to start.