Tom Ford
Oud Wood
Verified April 2026
Composition
The Olfactory Pyramid
The Opening
Top
- Oud
- Brazilian Rosewood
- Cardamom
A sharp, initial impression—volatile accords that arrive first and set the emotional temperature of the wear.
The Soul
Heart
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Sichuan Pepper
The core character of the fragrance—where the blend deepens, blooms, and tells its true story.
The Memory
Base
- Amber
- Tonka Bean
- Vanilla
- Cedar
What lingers in the air and on skin—warm, resinous, or musky notes that become your private signature.
Scent profile
Year of launch
2007
Market segment
Niche House
Sensory performance
Benchmark radar
Human-scaled ratings from 1 (subtle) to 5 (pronounced)—longevity, sillage, and projection.
- Longevity4/5
- Sillage3/5
- Projection3/5
Verified human evidence
Tested in a high-stakes meeting environment. The projection was perfectly balanced—detectable to neighbors but never overwhelming. The "resinous-clean" aura lasted roughly 7 hours.
The Narrative
Scent Story
Summary
A dark, meditative journey into the heart of a sacred temple. Exotic rosewood and cardamom ignite into a rich heart of oud and sandalwood, settling into a warm, magnetic trail of amber.
The opening is an invigorating burst of spicy cardamom and Szechuan pepper, immediately invoking the raw, unbridled energy of a vast temple at twilight. It is a sharp and commanding arrival, echoing the thrill of the unknown and the power of nature.
As the scent unfolds, a rich heart of agarwood (oud) and sandalwood emerges, adding a warm, textured contrast to the spicy start. This transition is a masterstroke of balance, where the wildness of the landscape meets an unexpected, sophisticated elegance under a cooling sky.
The experience settles into a warm, magnetic base of vanilla and amber, leaving a gentle, trailing impression of enduring charisma. It is a fragrance of vast horizons and unbridled freedom, persistent and powerfully unforgettable.
The Alchemist
Master Perfumer
EST 2026
Aesthetics
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