Tom Ford
Oud Wood
medium weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.00
- spicy0.40
- woody0.90
- amber0.40
- sweet0.20
- leather0.00
- smoky0.40
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Formal
Oud Wood is polished and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Signature
Oud Wood is woody and spicy with a clear character, good on most days.
All-rounder
Oud Wood works in three seasons and many places, the one to grab when unsure.
Winter cold
Oud Wood is warm, amber and spicy, so it lasts in cold air.
Wildcard
Oud Wood is smoky, a change of pace from the everyday.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Nishane
Ani
86/100Oud Wood keeps the vanilla in Ani from turning too sweet, tied by shared cardamom.
Spray Ani first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Oud Wood on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Afnan
9pm Night Out
85/100The tonka bean in 9pm Night Out turns less sugary next to Oud Wood, tied by shared cardamom.
Spray 9pm Night Out first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Oud Wood on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Giorgio Armani
Armani Code Profumo
84/100The tonka bean in Armani Code Profumo turns less sugary next to Oud Wood, and both carry amber.
Spray Armani Code Profumo first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Oud Wood on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).