Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Oud Wood
Oud Wood by Tom Ford (2007) is built around Rosewood, Cardamom, Sichuan Pepper, Oud. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Oud polished for Western skin: smoky woods, cardamom and tonka in a leather armchair. »
- 1
Xerjoff · 2012
Alexandria II
Shared notes: Rosewood, Oud, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk. What differs: Lavender, Apple, Cinnamon.
- 2
Penhaligon's · 2015
Halfeti
Shared notes: Cardamom, Oud, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean. What differs: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Saffron.
- 3
Parfums de Marly · 2020
Pegasus Exclusif
Shared notes: Cardamom, Oud, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Heliotrope, Pink Pepper, Bergamot. Positioned as Masculine.
- 4
Parfums de Marly · 2015
Akaster
Shared notes: Oud, Musk, Cardamom. What differs: Cypress, Lemon, Rose.
- 5
Amouage · 2009
Epic Man
Shared notes: Cardamom, Oud. What differs: Pink Pepper, Incense, Saffron. Positioned as Masculine.
- 6
Dior · 2021
Sauvage Elixir
Shared notes: Cardamom, Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver. What differs: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Grapefruit. Positioned as Masculine.
- 7
Amouage · 2012
Interlude Man
Shared notes: Amber, Oud, Sandalwood. What differs: Oregano, Pepper, Bergamot. Positioned as Masculine.
- 8
Parfums de Marly · 2009
Shagya
Shared notes: Oud, Vetiver, Musk. What differs: Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper. Positioned as Masculine.
- 9
Tom Ford · 2016
Soleil Blanc
Shared notes: Cardamom, Amber, Tonka Bean. What differs: Pistachio, Bergamot, Pink Pepper.
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Parfums de Marly · 2025
Eragon
Shared notes: Cardamom, Tonka Bean. What differs: Mandarin, Bergamot, Cinnamon.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Oud Wood?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Alexandria II by Xerjoff is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Oud Wood, including Rosewood, Oud, Sandalwood.
What is an alternative to Oud Wood from another house?
Alexandria II (Xerjoff, 2012) picks up Rosewood, Oud, Sandalwood in a different interpretation.
Which other Tom Ford perfume is similar to Oud Wood?
At Tom Ford, Soleil Blanc (2016) is the closest, sharing Cardamom, Amber, Tonka Bean.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.