Perfumer Reviews 'OUD WOOD' by Tom Ford

Re-reviewing Tom Ford's 'Oud Wood' from the Private Blend.
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[@BLTV_Photoshop]

I'm getting a great education of the science and art of aromas from you, Aaron! Thank you!

[@BenNCM]

Aaron, for me this video represents perfectly the type of video which ticks all the boxes and satisfies every type of person who enjoy your videos. As a novice perfumer myself, the mentioning of the raw materials used in the fragrances you review is an essential feature that I always hope to see. Keep up the great work!

[@michaelcobb1559]

As a new perfumer, learning on my own, I love your videos so much, you really help with understanding materials and what they do, and how they perform. Thank you.

[@thewhlchrguy]

You're a class act, Aaron! Love everything you represent and how well you convey to us. Excellent as always!

[@zsoltgampe502]

My first true love of a scent! I will never get tired of it, but totally agree with the performance issues…

[@daniellabuda7744]

I love your reviews Aaron. They are fantastic in my opinion. I also share a big love to TF Oud Wood. You are very inspirational. You encouraged me to learn a lot about the chemistry in perfumes that I became very fascinated.

[@Sophie-tm1hp]

Just found your channel. Omg you would be amazing at ASMR!! I learned a lot about perfumes and the different smells and your voice is so relaxing to listen to!

[@philipface30]

I just bought Oud Wood and I don't have longevity issues. Its certainly not loud but it has staying power, especially on clothing. I didn't like it at first but it grew on me within a few weeks, works well on my skin.

[@dustin1219]

Great review. I just received a new bottle from Aug 2021 batch that appears to be one the first since the lilial removal reformulation, as butylphenyl methylproprianol is no longer a listed ingredient like it was earlier in the year. I noticed the addition of tocopherol to the ingredients as well. Not sure if either of these changes will have much impact, but we'll see. Smells great either way. I have a few Creed's that were post-lilial removal as well, and everything seems to be good with them, so I assume the perfume industry has found a suitable replacement.

[@PianoScoreVids]

Thanks to Richard Herpin for this creation! He also made Patchouli Absolu by TF, btw.

[@BLTV_Photoshop]

You have style, mate!

[@nadirairdiana]

Interesting way to review perfumes. Very unique compared to other reviewers. Thank you!

[@properfpv7160]

I recently tried Oud Wood for the first time and I really like it. Classy, easy to wear and beautiful. It does seem to fade to a skin scent but I still could noticeably smell it on me the next morning and my shirt still smelled lovely. It does linger and is a great smell. One of my favorite so far

[@jonaskalen1759]

Sadly it fades from my skin after 2 hours! So it’s really really bad.

[@nikkolomakaveli8295]

Kevin Samuels brought me here and I’m starting to see there’s levels to the cologne/perfumer game. I was a bit overwhelmed with the sheer knowledge being dropped in this video. Very good job and a very good video you have a new subscriber.

[@jaymesstewartcreativ]

Aaron I can never buy your products with Apple pay- it always says there is a technical issue. I have tried multiple times over quite a long period of time. Just wanted to let you know. Love your attitude and reviews. Lovely to hear all the chemistry behind the perfumery. Your products are also stellar. Very impressive. I know you used to struggle with videos. You have come such a long way. Congratulations- although im sure you don’t need me telling you. Respect due xj

[@AKmaniac93]

Love the review! Oud wood is a timeless classic 😊 but for that price it has to last

[@genericname6669]

As a female I love oud wood on me and it lasts until midday day strong and then it is close to skin. I grab compliments on it too

[@shaun4113]

I purchased this retail a few months ago and it performs very well on my skin. With only two sprays on my neck, my coworkers were able to pick up the scent 7+ hours later.

[@Handstyles]

Is it the gold plaque or the grey plaque version? The former is the old formulation wihich has better longevity. It can still be found in some shops. My brother bought the new version and it turns to a skin scent after 3-4 hours on his and my skin. Lots of people report that problem but some dont.

[@aaronoldenburger3436]

I also get around 7 hours, so no performance issues for me.

[@socalrockergal3727]

You are one of my favorite perfume reviewers! I absolutely love your voice and you are so precise! I never buy dupes. I do prefer more male type scents but I’ve never smelt this but now I want to 👍🏼♥️ I love Tom Ford fragrances, makeup, clothes, everything he does.

[@boakyebb]

same I never buy duplicates ...100 % with you on that

[@boakyebb]

I have a bundle of friends that don't get why I do that but ... I have a billion answers for them but you know ... when you know you know ...

[@natsudia4265]

I love you aaron terence you are a real artist!!! ❤️

[@tornadoofthoughts]

Great review as always! btw, what microphone are you using? It sounds great!

[@jwil425]

Thank you for all the knowledge 🙏

[@juliochingaling5824]

Thank you Aaron, excellent and helpful. God bless.

[@TheGuydavidlewis]

Thanks for the great review. Am a big fan. Can you review the classic Joop next? It's so divisive, so interested to hear your take.

[@michaelcruze8560]

I bought my bottle from my local Nordstrom store in 2020. On my skin, it performs very well. It does project nicely and last all day and into the night on me. I may be an oddity, but that is my experience. It is one of my top favorites.

[@eemo2093]

Nope, same with me. No performance issues at all.

[@oscarhind8346]

That’s the same with me. Some fragrances just perform differently on different people. I get easily 10 hours with oud wood and good projection for about 5 after the 10 hours I can still smell it on clothes and on pulse points but just not as strong

[@snowmanstreaming]

Same. Tried it once, and it stayed on my skin for at least 12 hours.

[@thepogue]

Epic review Aaron.....love ya bro...

[@halbertdockinsjr.6542]

Excellent. Love your respect for the craft.

[@Tyler2004durden]

I love Oud Wood. It was the first Tom Ford fragrance I obtained, back in 2015. I've never had a problem with the longevity and I can't speak for projection.

[@snowliferwb]

Oud wood is one of my signature scents. I'm on my 3rd 100ml bottle. It's absolutely stunning. I don't seem to have performance issues with it. 7-8 hours respectively. With about 6-8 sprays. I can smell it on my clothing 3-4 days later when I do my laundry. The older batches lasted longer, 10-12 hours, I have some decants of the older batches and I save them for special occasions. I do think people go nose blind to it and those are the people that think it doesn't last. I can wear it all day and when I come home, my wife can still smell it on me. Tom ford atomizers don't spray as much as a dior atomizer, so even at 6-8 sprays, you're probably not wearing as much as 4 sprays of any dior. Keep that in mind when judging the performance

[@snowliferwb]

@@HazzyP1983 what? 6-8 sprays of oud wood in volume isn't very much actually. It's less than 4 sprays from any dior bottle, nishane, mfk The atomizer on tom fords don't produce much in comparison. About half the amount. So 6-8 sprays is the equivalent of 3-4 sprays of something like dior or MFK.

[@usmanturnbull5216]

if you dont mind me asking, what batch code do you have? is it the 2021/2022 one or is it the old formulations

[@snowliferwb]

@@usmanturnbull5216 my newest bottle is A80 and it's wonderful

[@danielsolomon5661]

If you use it that much, it should be cheaper if you buy a 250ml one, right?

[@07dadrilla30]

Hey bro, I was planning on buying it tomorrow as I loved the scent, but im reading everywhere that nowdays the performance of it is atrocious, doesn’t have any longevity, apparently you can hardly smell it after 1 hour?

[@MrErnestangelo]

Absolutely love your review of Oud Wood. Mine is 2017 and is a beast mode performer in all seasons. I have Animalix which I love and contemplating getting Carbon. Is there any difference between the 2 if any. Why the name change?

[@HeyElvisG]

I love how cinematic your video is. What camera are you using and are you doing any color grading in editing?

[@shadowso2496]

I m so glad to meet you sir.

[@judesisilangilang4465]

Hi Terrence. Can Carbon be use nor layered with any other perfume? Love your house by the way. Have an awesome day.

[@closedown12]

🌺Great Video Thankyou Aaron 💖

[@marc-donaldoulai5725]

Great review!

[@Anusiak360]

Love this scent! Im also curious how would you like oud venture by Novellista which is for me a pretty good clone of TF Oud Wood and the price is really good too.

[@bladereborn8532]

Man i begin to like you’re channel 👍 keep it up !

[@makeupbygloria]

I purchased the travel size first then after I run out of it I immediately bought the 50ml I love it so much it smells incredible!

[@terrysmiles8599]

Very Nice Aaron!

[@KHLthe2nd]

I'm curious about what you think of Versace Oud Noir and how much it compares to Oud Wood. I know they're not exact matches, but they are within the "ballpark" of scents.

[@HRKnol]

Hi Aaron, It used to be stronger in the gold label bottles, I own a 2007 and 2012 bottle. I also had a 2014 one that I didn't like that much but aging is a thing with Oud Wood, to me the newer ones have a strong anise accord that gives it a rubbery smell, that smoothens out when aged.

[@youreadisgracepod]

I smelled the rubber, too. Immediately turned me off.

[@Dano_EightyEight]

I thought i smelled party balloons in the initial notes 😂

[@veneroantonio905]

Lovely review,is it suitable to wear in summer?

[@bronxbirdman21]

I purchased a bottle when it was first released and enjoy it anytime I rock it. My brother ATH!! Peace, health and happiness to the community 🦄🦄

[@Alexxf35]

Oud Wood will *always* be in my top 5. Amazing scent DNA.

[@user-go6wr3kl6k]

As always beautiful representation of toms fragrance.

[@paveldoslakoski727]

Thanks Aaron I'll most likely be trying this one this week will be buying the 50ml

[@finnseeger]

My dad been wearing this since I was born. Had to continue the tradition. Can’t go wrong with this one

[@JoinTheProgress]

P.S. Hope you are well, love any content relating to layering, Cheers!

[@natashaarnfield2788]

I'm afraid to say my TF Lost Cherry does not last long either. Is it a TF thing or does some of his fragrances really last? I think spraying it on clothes is the safer option for longevity. Thanks for the review 🙂

[@orbtastic]

I've had an old bottle for years now, maybe 8 or more. It wasn't quite as long lasting as Tobacco Vanille I bought at the same time but it projected well (someone walked past at work about 10m away and said god that's amazing). It never seemed to last anywhere near as long and with TV I could always smell it the next morning or even in the afternoon if I'd showered. It stayed on my clothes for 2 days or more too (obviously not tshirt/shirt but coat/hoody/sweatshirt/jumper). I bought 100ml of TV a few years ago when the original ran out and I feel like it's half as strong. I've some recent TF decants for testing and they seem to be similar in terms of not being as strong lasting. They project pretty well. I find my strongest TF now is black orchid, that seems stronger than all the others, including a Neroli Portofino from a few years back.

[@aromafromheaven]

Great review..love oud wood.. clones are always not clean in my opinion and unwell blended..fantabulous video

[@KayKay-fc5sg]

I absolutely love Oud Wood. I think it is perfect. Could you please review TF Fougere D’Argent?. Great video!

[@Poludioskroz]

Totally agree,love this one,just wish it lasts longer.

[@markburgess8603]

A technical masterclass in fragrances, Sir. Merely an idea, why not run classes in this? I'm sure you'd be fully booked ♥

[@RedPillVegan]

I have the DUA version of oud wood - and it is both significantly cheaper and better performance. It is a straight up banger. I would like to try carbon soon

[@TheTreeWhereWeSatOnce]

hi Aaron. Where can we buy your fragrances outside the UK and US? Thank you

[@hworth3]

I love oud wood but have had issues with the longevity so I take a decant with me and reapply it. I don’t mind dups or replicas that’s are better and cheaper. Dua is perfect for it. I wanna buy your frags from you but that shipping hurt my lil feelings 🤣. You’re a great perfumer and reviewer

[@fasttrackblastback8286]

What is the carbon stuff you sprayed before it? And where can I get it?

[@torsteinv34]

You have an amazing voice, love listening to your reviews. Very hypnothizing. Will you review the brand new Armani Code Parfum released a few days ago next? :)

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Yes when I next do the next round of filming🦄

[@yordantrifonov5579]

Aaron do you ship youre fragrances to Spain? Best

[@nathanthomas5133]

It’s a bit like the Carved Oud from Thameen that you reviewed recently, where they had taken Oud Wood & ‘improved’ it. I still have a bottle of the original release of Oud Wood from 2007 & it was a lot stronger than it is now (same with Tobacco Vanille which is a shadow of what it was)

[@martineleven8179]

Tbh aaron, I mentioned carved oud by Thameen to you ages ago and you said it's a dupe of oud wood, BUT it's cheaper more polished and just lovely, it literally is lovely stuff.

[@aaronoldenburger3436]

Its higher priced then oud wood here in the Netherlands

[@martineleven8179]

@@aaronoldenburger3436 shame, were talking about uk. It is much better in its construction.

[@serkangermany]

Hello,Aaron…if you would purchase bottle of oud wood ,which size would you prefer to buy…(no matter price difference)

[@dx13dox]

Hi Arron, Ive just started using molicule ambroxan 02 mixed with molicule ISO E Super 01 as the Creed Viking Cologne I purchased for over £250 turned out to be weak only lasted 5mins then vanished into a skin scent. So I used ISO E to help ( plus now I'll also moisturise the area where my frag will be going to ). It worked but now I know you've reformulated Animalix to Carbon, I'll be giving that a try. As my next buys are Amouge Reflection 43 Man & Interlude 53 and Im hoping your Carbon will makje it better. Great upload as usual.

[@Qualltoxy]

What's better - using Ambroxan or Carbon?

[@SWTmel]

​@@Qualltoxygreat question. I have both and would love an answer. Have you decided?

[@joenunez2853]

Oh man! That’s one thing I have never thought about the lower companies making duplicates of a fragrance. They are probably using unsafe materials just to lower the price. You are so right about that. Thank you for the info. Love your videos.😎

[@perfumeenergy]

Hi ! I tried it once and I loved it . I want definitely to buy it. I didn't have any problem with longevity

[@tnductai]

how is the 2022 batch of oud wood compared to the vintage one? any much difference?

[@carloscastro1476]

I had never tried Oud fragrances on myself - but ordered some samples and tried your Oud - OBSESSED. Needless to say im not tempted to try any others now lol

[@chrisprimeau4508]

whats your favourite scent to layer on with oud wood?

[@MrPmoore10]

Can I use Carbon on any fragrance? Even if the sillage and performance is good?

[@Figureight]

I'm really curious to hear your thoughts on Nasomatto Fantomas. Sadly never smelled the original but I have a dupe of it and it's addictive.

[@TheVekize]

Your reviews are amazing... I wish i can try one of yours perfumes, especially something close to Tobacco Oud... Oud Wood is excellent but Tobacco Oud is phenomenal...

[@makeupbygloria]

I purchased the travel size first then after run out I bought the 50ml I love it so much it smells incredible

[@FHH618]

You should review the new Parfum version of Tom Ford Noir Extreme

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I will be the next time I film. Thank you for watching 🦄

[@kalencwil3924]

@@AaronTerenceHughes can’t wait!

[@Emr_111]

@@AaronTerenceHughes love your content Aaron please do a review on (( Ganymede )) , can't wait for that , thanks .

[@michaelreed2786]

could you layer this with your oud? Or would it completely drown it out.

[@cimpeancosmin825]

Hello , can you please tell me if those 10 ml bottles are refillable ? Or not? Thanks!

[@YoTratoYTrato]

I also get a sssslight clean, spearminty scent from TF Oud wood which I adore. Not sure if thats the "dentist scent" you're referring to?

[@Frank72728]

Would love to see a review of Oud Minerale off their Resort Collection. Have heard good things about the rerelease

[@Venged3DG]

We NEED Rojas Sweetie Oud. Very very interested in your thoughts of this "pastry" accord

[@nanayaw2030]

if Aaron says YES thats a big YES!! kudos Champ

[@jmac645]

Hello Aaron. I was wondering if you could review , or if you have tried, the oud wood clone by Lattafa , woody oud. Thank you . I love your channel, I could listen to you all day .

[@kensprings5887]

Mine is an old formulation so it performs very well. On the question, Tom Ford is very much an 'inspired by' house itself, so much so that they did a take on their own Tuscan Leather! I don't have a problem with it, as long as there's a clear deviation from what inspired you.

[@spenndoolie]

when deliveries outside of mainland UK?

[@arunabhawasthi3745]

I would love to see your take on TF noir from you Aaron. Its a gem in my opinion but wonder why its not so popular.

[@oussochou4186]

Hi Aaron Do i need Carbon if i already own Animalix which i think it will get empty by 2053🙃

[@robertpatterson3108]

In the perfumer’s arsenal. Careful how you say that. Totally made my day.

[@gn0256726720021]

ATH, do you need a retailer in Taiwan?

[@hmaksimov]

First off, I'd like to say that I love this review, and your reviews in general. It offers an unique perspective you can hardly find nowadays, when you're not interested in the typical "Get those 5 to drop panties on Friday night". Regarding the scent, it was one of go to fragrances, even when staying at home and I just wanted to appreciate a masterfully blended perfume. I do think that the old bottles with the golden label used to have much better performance. The time I bought this fragrance was in mid 2021, and to be quite honest, the performance is insulting, especially for the asking price that keeps getting higher and higher. I'll always appreciate master perfumery and the art of blending something this good, but nowadays I feel that whenever I'm paying for Tom Ford, I'm paying for marketing, not perfumery. It's disappointing.

[@jc3217]

I love your reviews from. Usa

[@j.mahoney1178]

I have a bottle of Oud Wood half full from 3 years ago, Tom Ford fragrances on my skin are so long-lasting, a beautiful scent I love it.

[@ApexofWar_]

I buy the OG of fragrances and have TF Oud Wood in my collection. It's not a go-to, but every once in a while I like to put it on :)

[@randomdudehere4828]

So where would I get carbon? I never heard of that technique. I’m nothing more than an average consumer. Just curious and wanting to find new and better ways to enjoy my favorite fragrances. Nice video, peace! ✌🏻

[@CD9688]

Hi Aaron! Would you recommend Carbon for a fragrance like Neroli Portofino? I want to boost its the performance and projection.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

100%🦄

[@nv1573]

Waiting for my paycheck to get the 9x10ml set from you Aron. I just bought 5 mancera fragrances, 2 oud fragrances from them and ofcourse aqua wood which I love. Also added quercia from acqua di parma. Can't wait to smell your fragrances :) .

[@dovic5201]

How where they?

[@chakawhyte5753]

Years ago probably 7 years ago, I tested Oud Wood and Tobacco Oud when I was in Duty Free, I preferred Tobacco Oud but always felt Gucci’s Intense Oud was better than Oud Wood. But I thought at the time both were really strong, now they’re weaker.

[@samroller5788]

Man im trying so hard to find a wood scent like abercrombie/fitch and tom ford but from what im hearing they dont last even 5-6 hours. Just bought 8 samples from xerjoff coming in the mail so im hoping i like one of them but i would just LOVE a go to recommendation for “wood” scent. Couldve sworn A&F has this similar feel to mahogany and taekwood

[@jasonbailey3672]

This fragrance is amazing! I bought the original and after bought the clones so I don't waste the original. I haven't had a chance/pleasure to smell your fragrances yet but one day I hope to try all the ATH line. I've heard your unique abilities to create fragrances is par none. Just wondering what I should try 1st.

[@DLaVey]

any good clones?

[@scottpaulmusic6419]

Im guessing that its a well built oud / cardamom base (30 or more materials) that acts as the main heart thats made up of aroma chemicals (some naturals). Then by “notes of sandalwood” im assuming that rather than incorporating a full sandalwood accord they use notes like, Bacdanol, Ebanol, vertofix etc. Im sure it provides more flexibility in terms of what kind of sandalwood notes you want rather than that full creamy sandalwood accord.

[@UKJLo]

Even with Amanalix (carbon) I wish it lasted longer or there was something extra to it. The coppie I've tried go bad after a while

[@TheDude818]

Great scent but those issues have been there from the start. No surprise so many came along putting their twist on it. Fully agree with you on the others... 10 years ago Tom Ford releases were epic & memorable compared to now.