Oud Wood Tom Ford 2007 Eau de Parfum

Yes, Tom Ford's Oud Wood is probably the best known (though not the first), but certainly one of the most discussed oud perfumes. I say perfumes on purpose, because the oud scent has been used in the oriental world for more than 2000 years.

And yes, in combination with spices, oud becomes a sensual, smoky fragrance experience. I especially love these woody notes in Oud Wood, but also in other oud perfumes.

But no, if you know Oud Wood, you don't know all oud perfumes. As unfortunately with all things that are in vogue, there are imitators who can't hold a candle to the most famous (and this fame will have its justification). Then an Oud - Perfume looks quickly musty. But there are also very well made, independent oud perfumes, which can compete with oud wood for its place as the measure of all oud perfumes.

As already described in my commentary on "Oud by Vince Camuto", I do not want to call this one a fragrance twin, although there are parallels. Both fragrances feature other woods besides the oud, which are particularly evident in the base note. Vince Camuto's oud, however, still has spice components that make the fragrance more complex, warmer and softer for me. Especially saffron and nutmeg add another dimension to the fragrance, which changes slightly over time, but by no means becomes trivial.

So if you want to extend your "oud - experience", you should refer to the oud of Vince Camuto.