Oud Wood Tom Ford 2007 Eau de Parfum

In my opinion, the fragrance begins quite surprisingly with a strong, heavy fruit that is reminiscent of a cherry/raspberry liqueur! However, it then changes quite quickly to its base scents of leather and sandalwood, which are spiced up by light oud and cardamom.
Since, to my taste, the oud is not in the foreground, but rather spices and plays around the fragrance very discreetly, it is very pleasant to wear and gives it that special something.
The fragrance progression is positively linear and yet it has surprises in store due to its complexity, so that you can always perceive the fruit and subtle other nuances in between.
I also see the not so strong H&S as an advantage rather than a problem, which means that the fragrance can really be used and worn in all areas. Which is not the case with many other fragrances in this direction.

Previous feedback from those around me, even after I hardly noticed the fragrance myself, has been thoroughly positive.
It's not for nothing that the fragrance is at the top of the ratings.
But what is a good sign, and probably not just for me, is when I simply feel like putting the fragrance on to enjoy it myself, which is absolutely the case here.

My conclusion: If you want to go in the direction of wood, leather and light oud, you can't go wrong with this fragrance, or rather, you can do everything right!