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@bigmich4852 жыл бұрын
“Just because something is popular in the fragrance community does not mean it’s popular with the general public” is the truest statement I’ve heard within the fragrance community thus far.
@duni.lent.2 жыл бұрын
Facts !!!!!
@khentai90152 жыл бұрын
Connoisseur: mmmm yes so animalic 🤌🏾 Regular people: PooPoo 🧍🏽
@damianoneil1078 Жыл бұрын
Came here to say the very same thing. Well said, Michael. I love Oud Wood and have yet to encounter a single person who’s even heard of it, let alone smelled it. They all love it though. I do feel the performance is disappointing, but it smells absolutely beautiful.
@G3ekbox6 ай бұрын
Yup….as POPULAR as Creed Aventus is, there are still MANY times people have to ask “what is that?” (Me) “Creed Aventus”. (Them) “Creed What?” Some people are more hip to it now due to social media influencers and Ads, but the average Joe only knows what’s sold in Dillard’s/Macy’s
@user-mv7kh5sv9z5 ай бұрын
@@G3ekbox2 in 10 ppl wear fragrances and most of that 20% buy designers. So anyway you look at it, you're still in the. minority
@Robert-zo1ym2 жыл бұрын
it sucks how snobby we as people in the fragrance community can be. I always try to be humble and appreciative for anything (and not just limited to fragrances). Even though my nose is still developing and maturing, I can easily tell a great quality fragrance. I was blown away after sampling Oud Wood at my local Nordstrom
@drewezzell7785 Жыл бұрын
This is my signature, I constantly get compliments. I wear it year round everyday.
@leilani_8082 жыл бұрын
TF Oud Wood was my #1 gift suggestion for Mother’s Day. It smells so freaking delicious on my skin - literally makes my mouth water. Also, my skin eats up most scents but this can easily last on my skin for a good 6-8 hours. I LOVE it!! A little pricey, yes but bc it last so long on me, it’s well worth the buy 😊 Great review as always Melissa ♥️
@anonymousfpv55292 жыл бұрын
Check oud Lamasat Oud by Borouj. It's a clone of Carved Wood by Thameen. Which is a better take on Oud Wood
@harryleighton12 жыл бұрын
I'm not in the fragrance community. Oud Wood is by far my favorite scent of all time. I've NEVER met a single person who knew of it. When they ask what it is and I tell them the price 9/10 that puts them off, no matter how much they love it most people won't buy it. Oud wood is in no way, whatsoever even a 'popular fragrance', let alone 'overrated'.
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
I totally agree
@dph88902 жыл бұрын
I wore Oud Wood by 5 years,,, and i never felt someone wore Oud Wood around me or on the street... Its popular by name,,,,, but im sure not many people wore it...
@devilsown1828 Жыл бұрын
Thats because not everyone can afford an expensive fancy cologne like you .Oud wood is overhyped like creed aventus.Tobacco vanille/tobacco oud and tuscan leather are far superior in projection,sillage and longetivity.Sure oud wood smells nice but its just overhyped and not a masterpiece.
@dph8890 Жыл бұрын
@@devilsown1828 Im agree 101% with you!!! Regarding Tabacco Oud And Tabacco V are good in longevity,,,, projection nope,,,, Tuscan Leather are best in both, longevity and projection!!!
@devilsown1828 Жыл бұрын
if i had to pick top 3 tom ford colognes in private blend then i would go for tuscan leather,ombre leather 16 and tobacco vanille.Better sillage and projection.Cheers !
@dph8890 Жыл бұрын
@@devilsown1828 Yes, the two are masterpieces,,, they were an inspiration for all the perfumery houses!!! Almost everything TF put out was copied!!! Then there were perfumers,,, now most of them are xerox
@devilsown1828 Жыл бұрын
@@dph8890 Very true.I totally agree with you on that.Many perfumers have tried to copy the art of scent of tom fords luxury perfumes.
@Bigbirdreese1600 Жыл бұрын
I didn't think tom ford oud wood was all that at 1st but I love it , and it's one of my top 3 favorites. I get so many compliments . Great review Melissa.
@theparkave2 жыл бұрын
Because of reformulation over the years, the price-point doesn’t equal the value… But It’s still an all time great fragrance!
@LegendaryDW692 ай бұрын
The formula changed? When? What’s the biggest change you’ve noticed about it since reformulation?
@snowliferwb2 жыл бұрын
I've been wearing oudwood for years and it's close to what I call my signature scent. You hit the nail on the head. You are 100% correct in what your saying.
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
Great pick!
@nicholi82082 жыл бұрын
I liked tobacco vanille better when I sampled them recently at a Macy's.. The oud wood was on its list couple of sprays..I wonder if it was too old.. And that's why it smelt stink af to me and rancid almost like mildew or something...
@wittepanther2 жыл бұрын
I don't own this fragrance so I don't have any reason to brag about it's longevity, but I sprayed this on in a fragrance shop, and the next day I went to swim for 4 hours and afterwards I could still smell it. Almost all my fragrances last 4-6 hours on me, but this one last 24 hours easily on my skin. I don't get that people say it doesn't last long.
@anthonygartin895 Жыл бұрын
I own it and can verify, it has terrible performance. My mouth is hanging open with all these comments, talking about 7 hours, let alone 24 hours. This will project for maybe an hour then be a skin scent for 4... if your lucky.
@persianprince91 Жыл бұрын
@@anthonygartin895 Agreed. Even the unscented lotion method couldn’t stretch the performance of this fragrance for more than an extra hour (2 total). Tobacco Vanille kicks Oud Wood’s rear in comparison.
@anthonygartin895 Жыл бұрын
@@persianprince91 it does, but TV comes across to feminine for me. I wish OUD Wood performed like Tobacco Vanille.
@mandroid742 ай бұрын
@@anthonygartin895on your skin!!!
@rudytorres45272 жыл бұрын
Not overrated but maybe overpriced.
@nischaljimee21922 жыл бұрын
That’s the whole point of having Tom Ford or any other expensive niche fragrances.
@rudytorres45272 жыл бұрын
True, you pay extra for niche quality. But TF is probably one of the most expensive designer fragrance brands.
@bernardtalbert67292 жыл бұрын
CF did a recent street battle of Tom Ford fragrances that clearly showed women liked Oud Wood but preferred Noir Extreme over Oud Wood. Also they hated Ombre Leather.
@espartan3806 Жыл бұрын
NOIR XTREME ITS MY #1 FROM TOM FORD.... BLACK ORCHID SMELLS GREAT.... MY GRANDMA USE IT🙄🙄🙄
@franco90012 жыл бұрын
The vintage Oud Wood with the Gold Label was totally worth it. Such a rich fragrance. The new silver label formulation smells like rubber tires with a hint of Oud wood - Very weak.
@muhtadael-shareef7907 Жыл бұрын
Oud wood is an amazing fragrance and indeed people around you will go crazy for it but just for 4 hours this fragrance is very weak for the price that they are asking for i bought the 30 ml and I don’t think I’m going to be buying it again
@michaelvonahnen30502 жыл бұрын
Have it because of your review, thank you. Peace.
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@farmsalot12332 жыл бұрын
Have oud wood. Would say it's OK to my nose but I'm more a ombre leather parfum type guy. I agree with you on how things are diffrent in the real world vs fragrance community.
@noyd41722 жыл бұрын
As fun as the deep rabbithole/iceberg/niche communities and knowledgebases are, perspective matters. I hadn't heard specific heat levels when talking about sweet/dry thresholds for fragrance wearing very often, so that's super helpful to adapt advice to their local climate. Hope you're doing well!
@RetroMusic Жыл бұрын
She is right! The general public don't spend more than $120.00 on fragrances.
@osaagbonifo61648 ай бұрын
So true. Lots of people don’t even know about these fragrances only in fragrance groups and KZbin.
@Evenflow7172 жыл бұрын
I'll preface this by saying I'm not a huge fan of it though I don't particularly enjoy oud frags in general so not a surprise. That being said just because I don't like it I'm hardly going to call it overrated, who am I to say to the millions who probably love it that they're wrong just because I don't agree with them. As we know fragrances are sooo subjective so I never get caught up in the hype whether it be love/hate. I purchase a fragrance purely based on what I like the smell of and not if the frag community are raving about it (or bagging it)
@kyleflood6173 Жыл бұрын
Does it smell kind of like baby wipes to you I just got a sample of private blend oud wood shit is not good I don't think
@elijahray97922 жыл бұрын
Tom Ford Oud Wood is Oooohhhhh Goood! I’ve never smelt Oud Wood on anybody before. The masses don’t even know about Oud Wood. Versatile and year around fragrance. Just control the sprays.
@trekD22 жыл бұрын
I actually enjoy wearing Oud Wood once in a while but I can't believe you didn't pick up on that tiny bit of "old" smell note in the background of this fragrance since your nose normally picks it up so quickly on other fragrances. Either-way keep up the good work! enjoying the content!
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
Definitely don’t get any of that with this scent
@trucknz7158 Жыл бұрын
I believe he’s referring to the Brazilian Rose wood scent.. I own a 2021 batch.. Love it 😊
@loganprice32913 ай бұрын
I posted that I blind bought our wood and so many people are hating on me for some reason. I’m even more excited to get it now!
@inez3190 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! A Neiman Marcus SA gifted me with many samples of this one and I LOVE it! And also love that it's not on the popularity level of a MFK BR 540
@inez3190 Жыл бұрын
yet!
@hlindner755 ай бұрын
It is good. However, there are others that I like more at the moment: Noir de Noir, Noir Extreme, Tobacco Vanille.
@franceiroca Жыл бұрын
Love Oud Wood… but the performance/price ratio is sooooo crap! Barely present after 4h 👎🏼 (w/skin lotion hydrated) don’t know How you reach 7h!
@laninaniela38422 жыл бұрын
Omg omg!! U just answered the question that running on my head this few hours!! Lol
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽🙌🏽
@James7995 Жыл бұрын
The fact is Oud and Cardamon are a good combo. OW is more complicated then that, but my god, I love that combo.
@stevenredford5199 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Melissa, 100% agree with your review
@The7dioses Жыл бұрын
To me it smells like: Closet mothballs mixed with a three star hotel bar of soap + grandad vibes & a medicinal camphor scent. Very very synthetic: No oud and no wood in Oud Wood. Tried it twice and so far It makes me gag.
@operachef1 Жыл бұрын
I'd be curious to know what you think of Marc Antoine Barrior's Ganymede? It's definitely not for everyone, but a spray or two gets me many compliments and wears all day. Aquatic (not something I normally like), leather and wood. On clothes? Forever! I almost always wear "unisex" perfumes and even traditionally male scents, even though I'm very definitely a girly girl otherwise (well, womany woman at now 50!). Can't stand overly sweet/flowery. Love your videos and honest reviews by the way!
@LexDiesel5167 ай бұрын
I like Oud Wood, however, I prefer Tobacco Oud and New York Oud to it since they perform better on me.
@lewislouis62462 жыл бұрын
U can't really go by what guys are saying in the "fragrance community" even though i am a guy that for many years have collected, most guys in the fragrance community just lie a lot .They complain and go nose blind to things thus sparking and overexagerating "reformilation" vids, Reformlatuon is a obsession when in realty its one of the most over exaggerated things in the fragrance community. they say that everyone is wearing certain colognes so you the buyer shouldn't buy it, when in realty apart from blue fragrances no one in realty is wearing any cologne with any amount of consistency apart from your sauvages/blue fragrances, and we all know this. They complain about women not being as nose aware and only liking basic primitive scents when in realty some of the extra intricate ultra complex things that these guys rave about.....a lot of times, just stinks. Not to mention women senses are stronger. I can go on and on. But the point is......u can't really go by fragrance community guys. Many are a very interesting group of guys.
@Ehdidnxkd2 жыл бұрын
Agreeed. Fragrance is subjective! But I highly trust Melissa tho. 🤣
@Terrya52 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have put it better. I own a few Frederic malle, tauer, orto parisi, rojas and they are all nice scents to my nose. But out of ones I own my partner only likes Elysium and Orange Star on me from the aforementioned. I’m not a fan of blue frags personally; but she loves sauvage, BdC, allure homme sport and dylan blue…notorious fresh/blue frags. I recently acquired Aventus Cologne and tbh it’s already one of my favourite scents and i’ve already my partner says it’s her favourite yet; and everyone (well most people) at the office have asked what i’ve been wearing. For me that just proved that, yeah the portraits of a lady, bergamask, azraks, orange stars….they all smell nice to me; and that certainly counts, but if the people I love and care about can’t stand them… well it’s something I gotta consider. I’m not really fussed now if people think if aventus cologne is overrated, popular or a dime a dozen; I like it and so do my circle. So i’m going to wear it 🙌
@lewislouis62462 жыл бұрын
@@Terrya5 i agree with you......and no matter what, if you enjoy your fragrances regardless of what it is you rock it. Its about what makes us happy at the end of the day & totally agree with your points and u actually have a brilliant collection there. Just making the point that women don't have inferior smells or senses as what many "fragrance community" guys rant about. I honestly feel sorry for beginner 20 age and below groups who are just getting into collecting and relying on the word of "frag community" guys lol. Most of these guys like how complex a fragrance is vs the actual scent of said fragrance. The scent for them is the last thing that they care about, so why belittle women when women choose how pleasant a scent is 1st foremost before anything its the scent for a woman. Now collectors like myself can appreciate both but I lean more to scent and I have them all. Frag guys in my opinion have legitimately made collecting more of A Jerry springer episode. I have talked to guys from frag forums, frag clubs, here and there for years. All these guys do is fight, bicker, and complain about things like none existing reformilation batches. Reformilation accusations is usually 3 things.1.You are nose blind and remembering a fragrance that you once had 12 years ago in a more sentimental way because it was your first batch and first love since then the way u smell & your take on fragrances is a bit different then when u smelled it 12 years ago (doesn't necessarily mean reformilation) in realty its 99% the same dna and u are likely nose blinded by way of those factors. 2. A feeling of wanting to feel special, as if you have something or versions that others don't have lol. I have seen guys completely lie about reformilation in an attempt to feel some sort of speciality higher archery and I knew it because I had all versions of said fragrance (I am telling u, frag community men are a very "interesting" set of guys) just a couple of months ago guys on the forum were saying 1 million lucky was reformulated. 1 million luckies bottle material was switched from a glass see through bottle to a amber dark bottle recently (a simple buisness decision that had nothing to do with the actual liquid) and frag guys came out in a rush saying the smell they were getting from the newer dark amber bottle 1 million lucky was nothing of the same as their older clear bottle. I have both & both of them smell the exact same, nothing has been changed in any way shape or form as far as the liquid goes...it got so bad where 6ixscents recently made a vid dispelling these lies kzbin.info/www/bejne/joKpf2mjjdugZ7M 3. As you can see, guys find anything to fight and bicker about in the "frag community" even outright lying about a good a fragrance is. Reformilations happen but its way more rare then whats been put out. I feel sorry for new people thats trying to collect, these are the same guys who have flooded websites like fragrantica with their Jerry springer over emotional lying mess. Guys that say that things like dior homme intense is a top sexy bedroom most complimented scent. When dior home intense smells like (and I am not kidding) my late late, very late.. grandmothers mac up bag. & Everyone knows that. Again. I feel sorry for people who are just trying to get into fragrances and listining to frag community guys. As I have shown....they are a very special rare group of guys. And u must take everything with a grain. Extremely special group of guys.
@lewislouis62462 жыл бұрын
@@Ehdidnxkdthis channel is great to follow for people who genuinely like fragrances. i like mellisa & her channel too because it seems she doesn't allow her opinion to be swayed or bullied based on irrelevant things. Plus, she is indeed a beautiful woman.......that doesn't hurt.
@mierezsaturday58552 жыл бұрын
Absolute brilliant commentary. Respectfully
@bellantwain212 жыл бұрын
Love the Melissa stay motivated dream big 1 mill on the way
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
Thanks Antwain!
@krisstommietee15382 жыл бұрын
Quick question…can you wear it during hot summer whether right now
@maxk57412 жыл бұрын
Tobacco vanille 8 hrs , Oud wood 40 min , I just can’t smell it . Other Oud fragrances stay 4-8 hrs .
@zedcastillo57582 жыл бұрын
Can you wear this in the summer time in 🇵🇭 ?
@mohammedkamalhussain36942 жыл бұрын
I like Tom Ford Tuscan Leather, is is so nice 👌
@mpe22948 ай бұрын
.... solid review. You seem like a cool person 👌 ..... great take on this fragrance!
@rkvonack7012 жыл бұрын
Would you prefer this over Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade?
@doowtnehpets Жыл бұрын
I've never gotten what everyone else gets out of this fragrance. I thought the first decant I got went bad, got another one from another place and it smelled exactly the same. I like other oud fragrances, so it's not a matter of my nose not being "sophisticated" or whatever snobby BS people will try and tell me. It smells like comet cleaner with a touch of rubber balloon. If some of those sweet notes were stronger, it might work.
@rob06811 ай бұрын
Try a sweeter oldie like Boss Bottled Oud. It's so good.
@micology_ Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I subscribed to your channel. I bought this blind and just received this today and LOVE it. I’m glad I added this to my fragrance collection.
@samp1132 Жыл бұрын
man I wish this fragrance would perform well on my skin or else it would've been easily my signature scent.
@ST-actual2 жыл бұрын
Don’t need to watch but the answer is yes, like most tom fords
@Kinglirgo8 ай бұрын
Is it only mine? My Oud Wood doesn't really perform well! Yes, the scent is great but the longevity is nothing compared to other Tom Ford fragrances.
@MagmaHC2 жыл бұрын
always good vidz, thank you for your work.
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@KINGDOM_COME_2 жыл бұрын
Hey Melissa have you tried Thameen Carved Oud?
@edwardtang19772 жыл бұрын
I am a walking Thai temple. 😁 That is how I feel. It suits my age. (40s).
@-umbra-1590 Жыл бұрын
When I smelled it on a card my wife and I were like "thats nasty!" but then I put it on me and it smelled like a tobacco store and good lord I love it lol
@donjojo47566 ай бұрын
Should i get the 30ml for 126 or the 50ml for 190?
@ronbrooks65474 ай бұрын
To me Kilians Angel's Share is all hype and Overrated. But it does smell okay enough. So some of the ones who hyped Angel's Share up are the same KZbinrs who hype Tom Ford Oud Wood up. I'm going to try it out but It feels like it will be Overrated. Cheaper ones smell way better. More compliments with Georgio Armani Acqua Di Gio than with Angel's Share. For 50% of the price.
@andym282 жыл бұрын
Tom Ford has 'it'. With film Clothes, fragrences etc. Cool dude.
@rijinkadannapally34122 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a 50ml decant for 50 dollars. So will spray the heck out of it like curly fragrance. Only sissy sprayers whine about the performance.
@elijahray97922 жыл бұрын
I wonder how PDM Layton and Tom Ford Oud Wood will smell?……. Ummmm Great!!! Try it out for yourselves
@mcluhanmedia1223 Жыл бұрын
To me, this definitely skews masculine despite being billed as a unisex fragrance, but hey, Good smells good regardless of who’s wearing it. Especially if you enjoy Oud-based and woody scents. TF Oud Wood is decent but not amazing and has average performance, and mediocre projection and sillage (unless you put on 10+ sprits). My main concern with Tom Ford is that while there fragrances are technically unique, they’re not must-own amazing (especially for the price) and they mostly have subpar performance (they’re usually gone within four hours and lack Good projection). But hey, don’t take my word for it…as always, you should try a sample before committing to the big bottle.
@dvd78262 жыл бұрын
Tom Ford like his cologne is really polarizing
@DuyNuge4122 жыл бұрын
Do a review on tobacco oud!
@mikeschuster6478 Жыл бұрын
for the money its not good. Last about 2 hours. Fragrance Du Bois line of Oud is a true performer
@oledgaming49972 жыл бұрын
That shit smells good but didn’t last
@lukezark9 ай бұрын
Just wear in br weather and it dissapear in 1hour 😢
@21CANCEL2 жыл бұрын
Ideal in 50 or 100ml?
@EarsBeEazy Жыл бұрын
Not overrated just under performing
@chrisjackson80422 жыл бұрын
Not overrated but definitely overpriced per performance
@wkpad13 ай бұрын
What discount site would you recommend
@melissanacional96623 ай бұрын
www.jdoqocy.com/click-101087930-15742764
@danielhusain757011 ай бұрын
you're so cool! keep doing your thing x
@olesyakoktyan671310 ай бұрын
For some it’s definitely overrated. This one is really sophisticated, low projection and appalling performance skin scent.
@hmoneyvibez751 Жыл бұрын
She right
@kroshae2 жыл бұрын
It smells like niche Ajax and woods😂😂 but I love it ...
@pamelabrown84672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your video take care 😇
@llouis40072 жыл бұрын
I have it but want more.. what discounters should I check out? Thanks
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
I got a link for max aroma in the description
@TheJofrica Жыл бұрын
So: --> The word overrated is overrated, got it 👌
@frediv8 Жыл бұрын
Preach!!
@markchen57102 жыл бұрын
I love this
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽
@ninotitan Жыл бұрын
I smell no oud in it.
@Anonymous11Jj2 жыл бұрын
Can you review woman intense by ralph lauren
@gabriellerivera38182 жыл бұрын
First 🥺❤️
@melissanacional96622 жыл бұрын
💛💛💛💛
@soyelmismo174 ай бұрын
7 hrs 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 you mean 7 minutes? But yeah a great skin scent
@EnjoyitMusicMatt2 жыл бұрын
truth
@PrinceProdigyXXII2 жыл бұрын
they need to make it stronger and last longer
@littlestation32222 жыл бұрын
Too expensive to make it stronger. Because it is like diamond , less and less in the world
@kevinlenyatsa36482 жыл бұрын
It's overpriced... And rightly so😉
@blackwidow84712 жыл бұрын
I think oud wood is overrated because when I wore it my girl ain’t like it she actually did the stank face 🤣 and told me to go wash that SHIT OFFFFF… IMO I don’t think it smells good either idk oud wood ain’t for black ppl noses or skin
@rth19905 ай бұрын
Highly overrated its longevity is not good tom ford ombre leather is waayyyy better than oud wood
@lawsemaj2 жыл бұрын
I personally think it's overrated
@movn_292 жыл бұрын
H24 is prolly the definition of overrated for a while
@i_used_adblock_to_watch_this2 жыл бұрын
Actually cannot stand the way it smells. It's headache inducing
@mikeprice8307 Жыл бұрын
You have to get an authentic version
@vanhorng Жыл бұрын
@@mikeprice8307 hahaha
@CobraFeelTheHeat Жыл бұрын
i smelled today the 95% dupe called oudy wood from maison allahambra ... and it doesnt worth even 30 $ smells outdated and boring, imagine payind 200+ for the same fragance
@melissanacional9662 Жыл бұрын
A dupe will never be the same lol
@Aaronllll2 жыл бұрын
In my personal opinion, this is overrated. And actually alot of fragrances that get hyped up, I've found to be extremely mediocre
@Trellthephotographer10 ай бұрын
I like your videos but this oud wood fragrance is 💩!! Makes you smell like a funeral director or funeral home…it is a unique scent but not a good one and definitely isn’t uni sex whatsoever …but that’s just me i guess
@Seoul_Brough2 жыл бұрын
Oud Wood is overrated and it low key stinks. I bought a bottle a couple months ago and I hate it. Plum Japonais is one of the best.
@mikeprice8307 Жыл бұрын
Plum j is definitely a winter scent
@fitimmuharremi3527 Жыл бұрын
best smell in the world just masterpiece fabb 100 💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉🥂
@02wrxfan202 жыл бұрын
So you are a girl that wears mens cologne? Wtf hahahah