Perfumer Compares "Versace OUD NOIR" & "Tom Ford OUD WOOD"

[@johannesgetty62]

Yes, please do your own monstrous Oud Wood!!

[@Girzzlyঐু]

I agree!

[@caseyplunkett6083]

I second this request.

[@dahnyul]

1000% agree! It would be so great! Or maybe even better, just your own twist on it!?

[@EarsBeEazy]

I have been wanting that for awhile it would be perfection

[@abuzubayr1584]

Yes make it all about oud give us 10% And have all other parts playing supporting roles , I like rise and fruit notes but sometimes they detract , I don’t mind smoothing , sweetening or accentuating the smokiness etc because that keeps oud as the stand out star

[@michaelbaez8417]

We don't mind the babbling at all Aaron. That's what we are here for. Your expert advice and breakdown are of great service to us all.

[@johnryle4249]

I love how comfy in front of the camera you are now compared to a few years ago, this feels like a real Aaron rather than a camera aaron

[@fatsixtysix5392]

Real Aaron?😂😂

[@metafelle]

​@@fatsixtysix5392 skinwalker aaron is out there 😂

[@Comet-220]

Don't worry about the "babbling", I enjoy watching your videos. I find it very interesting to hear how a perfumer describes fragrances. I've only really started my collection from about 4 years and am kind of addicted on the smells and how uplifting they make me feel. Everyone has to have a hobby right? 🤗

[@FSVR54]

Just one? It's good to have multiple hobbies. There's too many interesting things in the world to only have one hobby

[@Comet-220]

@@FSVR54 You're right. There's more than one ice cream flavour🍦 😃

[@illhaveanother8173]

Keep making these the way you do. I find them soothing, plus I can learn a little. When you ramble a little it seems like you keep remembering thoughts you don't want to leave out. Combine that with the tidbits about yourself that pop up, and it becomes endearing because I can tell you are only being yourself with honesty.

[@lavellecalhoun8576]

I Think You Hit The Nail On The Head! Versace Oud Noir Is Actually My Fragrance Of The Day. I'd Go With Versace Oud Noir Because Is Very Similar, Stronger And Way More Affordable

[@Alal-x8e]

@@lavellecalhoun8576 how about performance?

[@CallMeSlavik]

Aaron, I found myself obsessed with the hobby of fragrances the last couple of weeks. I just came across your channel today. You are by far the most enjoyable and informative channel on the topic. Your words are careful and thoughtful and I somehow really understand the way you talk with your hands. Great appreciation for your passion to the craft. I’m excited to continue watching and learning from you. Cheers 🥂

[@bugradio]

I think everything you said is legit. I personally like Oud Noir better and I recently got my first bottle, so I LOVE that you're covering it! I wore Oud Noir to visit a friend last week who owns Oud Wood, and she immediately said "Oh, you're wearing Oud Wood?" I say "no, I'm wearing MY 'Oud Wood,'" I know they're NOT the same, and I wasn't looking for an Oud Wood replacement, but Oud Noir does more of what I wish Oud Wood does, starting with being able to smell it and enjoy it as I wear it. It's like my personal Oud Wood Plus! Oud Wood is phenomenal, but it's very subtle and then it disappears. Couple that with the expense, I can't justify getting it for myself no matter how nice it is. Thanks!!

[@EnthropyDelirium]

Great job as always! Would you be interested in doing an episode on difference between classical Italian, French and English perfumery?

[@onlyu2high]

I got both Versace Oud Noir and Tom Ford Oud wood, i think that they are kind of similar! And yeah, i use to layer them sometimes!

[@alsmith5404]

Babble on Aaron!! Keep it 💯

[@boongyify]

Great review sir. I own oud wood but have never smelled out noir. Can't buy any of your fragrances as I live in Trinidad. Hopefully some day I will be able to. Cheers

[@ObservingtheMatrix]

There's something about the way you speak and describe things that drew me in and I couldn't figure out what it was. Now I realize what it is. Your reviews remind me of the early podcasts by John Galliano when he would describe the new Margiella collections. So immersive and descriptive. Love it. 👍

[@ntr7030]

Babbling is great! No worries! Versace Oud Noir is fairly bright and aggressive (and mineral/metallic) upon first spray. I’m ok with it, my wife does not like it. But the longer it stays on skin the better it gets. I enjoy the journey and consider it a very sophisticated, elegant wear on the whole. Once those top notes recede my wife likes it, and we both love the dry down. It’s a fantastic “dress to impress” choice. Oud Wood is a classic, but I can rarely smell it. Way too light for me (and on me) and it doesn’t pack that “wow factor” that so many others do at this price point. Which is fine, because the Oud Noir does the trick, especially at less than half the price per 100ml.

[@blainetrahan8883]

I absolutely love your take on fragrances. I actually am binge watching your channel.

[@jamestan4165]

Love the comparisons Aaron! Thank you for posting this.

[@geoffreyvaughn]

I’m new to wearing fragrance and taking in lots of great info while exploring fragrance content creators. Your content stands apart due to your evocative descriptions, technical knowledge, and your fair assessments of fragrances. Thank you for sharing your passion for perfumery.

[@aminalimayu1224]

Thanks Aaron. I received my Hard Candy Elixir, and my Onyx Extreme. Both are masterpieces. I can’t keep my nose off them!

[@johnbiteme9118]

Great content! You are not babbling at all. Very interesting insights about how ingredients work together in a fragrance. This is information that other KZbin fragrance reviewers either don't know or aren't willing to share. Please keep up the good work!

[@nicolaisidek]

I have Oud Wood and Oud Noir. I like them both but I prefer Oud Noir only because it lasts longer although the TF smells better IMO. Yet to have Oud Wood Parfum at my place so I can't wait to test it once it enters the market here.

[@stevecarter2876]

Bable on, we love these honest reviews

[@beer_bad]

Your babbling is a solid dose of information. You’re very good at sharing information. Please don’t stop. I LUVE Oud Wood, but it only lasts 1-2 hours on my skin. It’s so frustrating! Gonna try Oud noir again.

[@GeeMood]

Love the comparison. I layer them as well but more time than not, I wear Oud Noir on it's own. It is actually one of my most complimented fragrances ever. Oud Noir just works. I love both of them and can't wait for the Oud Wood Parfum as well.

[@mohda.9420]

Can I ask when you bought your bottle? My 2022 Oud Noir is barely noticeable to others - I've gotten zero comments/compliments

[@nefarious_saint]

How do you layer? 1:1?

[@omw9774]

I love how you are comparing perfumes for us. Keep it up i know u got a company to run but we cant have enough of you!!!!!!

[@lesliepless2939]

I think you have tremendous talent and the passion to elevate skill to art.

[@Charlaaayyy]

I love hearing your thoughts and thought process, don't change a thing.

[@tenore8]

I owned the Versace (gifted it away) and still own the TF. Oud Wood is, imo, head-over-heels better. So many complainers about the Ford longevity. Disagree. Three sprays to the sternum and I get easy 8 hours. Thanks for the great video.

[@simonnorman-j2l]

Oh wow.... I have both bought independently of each other and have never considered layering together.Fantastic insight to these fragrances as always ATH!

[@cruztube23]

Aaron, I've just watched a few of your older videos and I noticed your affection towards Parfums de Marly. What about a collaboration with them? Seriously! I believe it would be a massive story and that a fantastic fragrance would come out. It'd be historic!

[@MENS_IMPROVEMENT]

Tom Ford "Oud Wood (Aaron Terence Hughes Version)" sound like something I'd buy INSTANTLY!

[@lukaspriest]

When Aaron started talking about doing his own take on Oud Wood with monstrous performance, I was like, "PLEASE GOD, PLEASE!"

[@wildflowerapothecary2594]

Babble away ✨!

[@PerfectlyFreedom]

Aaroon pardon me but it's a guilty pleasure of me getting excited whenever you say Versace in the beginning of the video :D

[@ThaDonDeFashion]

Sorry for the long comment but, I want to say that I am glad I found your channel. I love fragrances and have since I was a child. My first fragrance was Old Spice then I graduated to Drakkar Noir, Curve, Cool Water, and many more, Liz Clayborne and Chanel "Allure" being my favorite. Now I can afford a more expensive house Maison Frances Kurkdjian and TF being my two favorites. Keep up the good work and I'll continue to watch, Like, and support!

[@ericgordon4746]

I have Versace, and it is absolutely fantastic, but it fades quickly on me. I haven't sampled Tom Ford yet, but the combination of the two would probably help considerably to last longer. Thank you for your input on this. It is much appreciated. Great production work, by the way.

[@akakimtvralashvili3538]

I have Versace Oud Noir 2015 batch tester bottle and its macerated about 5 years..The smell is very good and longevity is good too..not chemical at all..

[@sokigasp8886]

BEST perfume reviews EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jorgedominguez6075]

I LOVE that review, with the bubbling for sure!!!. I completely agree, like both of them, but I really love Oud Wood. It's been in my collection since 2020 and every time I wear it, I love more. Regards

[@michaeltemple6695]

Great video definitely would like to see your review of Initio parfums Paragon 👍🏿👍🏿

[@TheOfficialUnofficialGuide]

You love this fragrance! You need to make your own!!!!

[@yunisazizli7737]

You are amazing Aaron. Everytime I watch I learn some nuances from you, salute to you!

[@alihanalav2455]

I think Our Noir is a great alternative for TF Oud Wood. But it's actually greener than OW. A nice office friendly beginner oud fragrance.

[@johnhale3159]

I would like to hear more recommendations for layering. A whole video on what would work and why. And what wouldn’t.

[@Comet-220]

Good to hear Forbidden is coming back albeit under a different name. It's a stunner! 🤗

[@nathanwilbur783]

Spot on review as always. I enjoy the detail in which you go into the dna of the fragrances and when you do these comparisons, it helps differentiate between similar scents to help articulate what the rest of us trying to put words to. Thank you!

[@dahnyul]

I think there's really strong similarity, definitely same family 🙂 the pepperiness of oud noir is really what sets it apart for sure. I really like them both, but that sense of radiance and appeal of the original is really really great. I like the idea of layering them, I will definitely have to try that 🙂 thanks as always, Aaron!

[@beautifulday2043]

Layer them - I'll give that a try. You're right, they are cousins. I prefer OW as the scent but ON performs better on me. Looking forward to the parfum.

[@GarySleep]

So hard to look past Oud Wood. Such a high quality feel in an easy to wear Oud fragrance and light as you say. Totally get what you say re Oud Noir being cold weather only. I currently have Antaeus for that role, but will consider Oud Noir for next Winter. Cheers Aaron. Always interesting content. And the babble is why we appreciate you. Real.... 😊

[@mrvanv]

The OG Tom Ford Oud Wood and Tom Ford Noir EDP are my signature scents. I anticipate a welcome return to the original formulation with an Oud Wood Parfum release.

[@rishabhrawal19]

Hey Aaron if you are trying Oud wood similar fragrances please try KREDO by Nishane. You will be surprised how good that one is compared to oud wood as they took the oud wood dna and made it so much better it’s more oud, animalistic & very much long lasting.

[@ruddle1168]

I agree with you Aaron oud wood is a nice smell but doesn’t last on my skin , oud noir is my favourite I adore oriental style fragrances

[@mohda.9420]

Aaron, if you make your own Oud Wood take - I'd buy it in a heartbeat! And I'm sure I speak for many of us when I say that :)

[@FREEUS1776]

My GF loves Oud Wood and she actually likes it the most when it's not on me. She likes to smell my dress shirts the day after. She says Oud Wood and a bit of my body order mixed with it is intoxicating. If I were you I'd create a fragrance that's like Oud Wood but for lack of a better way of saying it add a bit of male body order to it. Don't wear a fragrance and smell your shirts the next day and try to add that in.

[@josepmasa7387]

I absolutely agree with you Aaron. Brilliant comparison and excellent explanation that enriches our experience with these two fragrances.

[@Trax17032]

Oud Wood is on my all time top list. Such an incredible scent, and the good old days of TF, when they were the best on the market (IMHO). I would love to see your take, on this masterpiece. btw, it's so hard to get your stuff. Always sold out. 😢😢😢

[@muhiburrehman831]

Im all in for the monstrous oud wood version of yours. Also make a video of how to do layering

[@donmizzi1497]

Hi Aaron, I love your well informed and honest reviews. I like Oud Wood and I am relying on your upcoming Oud Wood Parfum review ❤

[@ohfour-seven6228]

I've never tried Oud Wood but have Oud Noir and love the initial scent. However, on me, it tends to faide very quickly. Which is weird, because I have oily skin and most fragrances last longer on me than on most people. Go figure.

[@snappiegappie]

Thanks for the video, the rambling is the best part. Never tried Versace oud noir, although heard much about it. Fragrance influencers always call it a good beginner oud. went with Oud malaki instead as beginner oud, but don't wear it a lot., it has kind of an old man smell to it. Will need to smell tom ford oud wood again in the shop, I recall it as being funky, so Im surprised you call it airy and light. but its been a long time ago smelling it. Also very curious to smell your fragrances here in europe the netherlands. Here we have skins cosmetics and the bijenkorf which sell niche perfumes. hopefully some day your perfumes get sold there too. and yes do your own take on as many good perfumes are you can.

[@InsendoChavero]

Fragrance enthusiasts should be pleased to hear you interpret how you see scents work; it’s got that “Thing” which triggers something in the subconscious. These insights make for great fragrance reviews and discussion. This is not what I would call babbling, No need to apologize. 😎

[@4BigAJ]

Very Interesting comparison. I have both TF Oud Wood and Versace Oud Noir. I 💜both scents and layering the airiness of Oud Wood with the heavier Oud Noir. sounds like a winner to me. Good work.

[@nefarious_saint]

How do you layer? 1:1?

[@4BigAJ]

Lighter Oud Wood over the heavier Oud Noir is 🔥

[@nefarious_saint]

@@4BigAJ thanks!

[@n.j.fromcali2068]

Please, get more fragrances out to Maxaroma so I can buy them !! Thank You !!

[@AKmaniac93]

Best reviewer in the business 👍 I would love to try your take on oud wood 😍

[@steliosc.4686]

Versace Oud Noir has a flat drydown. Oud Wood is beautiful. If it had more bite to it I wouldn't need any other fragrance. There you go.

[@rw7424]

Totally agree with you Aaron! Oud Wood is a masterpiece formulation but the light and airyness means it only lasts a few hours. Hopefully the Parfum fixes that! Also a dirty sexy ATH version of Oud Wood would be amazing😉 🤤

[@caseyplunkett6083]

I was never thrilled with Oud Wood and even back in the day it didn’t last on my skin. I preferred and purchased (original) Oud Minerale and Oud Fleur.

[@Tecfield]

You should have added Thameen Carved Oud also for comparison. A beast mode Oud Wood will definitely have a lot of people interested in like myself.

[@grandmastersemos84]

I love this guy.. the way he explained.. thank you

[@chiefgl1161]

Still growing intonOud Wood. Starter collector. Have had the "blues" as long as i can remember🤔

[@romanxkostan]

Please do your take on some of those classic TF fragrances that have died out, like K**T being relatable to Tuscan Leather. I would love to see your "Oud Wood" and "Tobacco Oud" but Tobacco Oud might be redundant since we will be getting Smoulder 2.0.

[@fallguy6196]

Hopefully the release of the parfume version means they will release a tom ford oud wood designer version like they did with ombre leather and beau de jour both of which i actually like better than the private blend versions.

[@jwalls1765]

Yes, please do your take on Oud Wood, it would be fantastic.

[@biliharp9839]

I think people really love video like that :) will be so nice to see comparison between D&G Light Blue (for her) vs Versace Man eau Ftaiche - are very similar to each other

[@johnashburn1541]

Yes Aaron,please do an oud wood monster ❤

[@superchala]

thank you for such good analysis and insight

[@teeldinho471]

Great review! Can you try out some Toskovat fragrances? For one, "Inexcusable Evil" by Toskovat?

[@peterdavidson9826]

Absolutely would second this! Would love to hear your take on this one

[@soakedbearrd]

Versace Oud Noir is definitely underrated, looking to pick this up soon.

[@francoisdd441]

Personally i would like to see 20 min babbling video once per week. You are so captivating. Thanks you 🤩

[@Jharen7]

Hey Aaron man I’m a fan of your work..why is it so hard to get your hard candy elixir every time your restock I miss out … lol I hear too many good things about it not to have it in my collection

[@lb4571]

There was supposed to be a restock this at all the authorized US sites this week but never happened

[@PaulRees77]

@@lb4571 Friday was a UK restock. More going to US in near future I believe.

[@brandisayre6371]

It's the only one I'm missing from my collection. It always sells out before I can add enough to my cart to qualify for shipping to the US. Best I can figure, people buy the max amount of it (I think 3) to qualify for the shipping and check out immediately without adding anything else to the cart.

[@Jharen7]

Ok thx for the info ..

[@y00bz]

​@@lb4571 he said it would be later in the year and they're trying to send a big pallet this time

[@vlxxrd4866]

I would love to see your take on oud wood, I think you could also take a classic like Royal Oud or Green Irish Tweed and make a more modern version of it. Frankly, I'm really surprised we haven't seen an official flanker of Green Irish Tweed from Creed. I think a Green Irish Tweed parfum would be incredible, as would a more light citrus Cologne version.

[@Kairatukamami-6137]

Got my first oud wood from of all places TK Max. It is amazing.

[@dtxgt40]

The combination of both of them, as you've described it, sounds to me just like how does Nishane Kredo smells.

[@harrysomal7166]

Pls do your take on TF OUD WOOD ....love your work ! MSG to Alex ....my NEON ????

[@snowmanstreaming]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been working on a formula with hydroxycitronellal, and have been wondering why I couldn't quite get it to work properly. It feels, as you said, unfinished. I will definitely be looking for more lily of the valley materials.

[@mrserious9619]

Aaron thank you very much for a great review as always 🙏 Could you review Nishane: Afrika-Olifant It is an amazing fragrance (my favourite) and I want to hear your thoughts and the assessment of the ingredients.

[@radkogidikov1676]

From what I know Oud Noir is very close to the discontinued Versace Man (RIP) . I've tried them both and I would be really interested what your opinion would be. I can send you a sample of the Versace Man if you are interested.

[@eddiecrainic7735]

Yea I’d love if you made your own monsterous oud wood interpretation. I think the Versace oud noir smells a lot cheaper and more synthetic. Between the two of them I’d say oud wood is red vines and oud noir is twizlers.

[@blackbass4u2c]

Versace OUD noir is my favorite because it works with my skin well.

[@jessiewhite7783]

PLEASE AARON, please for the love of God do another review on gucci intense oud. With another decanter though, I’m convinced you had the woman’s version

[@Tinny93]

Triple dare you to create your own take on oud wood!!

[@chrisw2405]

Please put me on the list if you do your version of oud wood!

[@Jiggy609]

Oud Noir one of the sexiest bottles ever

[@drslimldn]

Possible to get a Oud Maracuja review ATH?

[@bigfoot131]

🎊 🍷🍻🎉🕺🏾🥳 🔥Oud wood by Aaron Terence ok the video ended there for me. I have a feeling it’s already on the works!!!!

[@deni02borz46]

My respects to you and your fascinating stories! could you recommend fragrances in 2024 for 99) similar to Tom Ford's oud wood, but only with more durability, since Tom Ford bought oud wood 2022 and was very upset with its performance - half an hour on my skin, 1.5 hours on clothes a little bit at all.....

[@RSZinman]

How do I get ATH fragrances in the states. Website is all sold out. Love your reviews, but want to sample the real thing!!

[@HoneyBadger1901_]

Would love your take on Oud wood…do it.

[@phantomspaceman]

People respond very well to Oud Noir. It's spicy but rounded and subdued. It does require more sprays though. People usually don't even notice a Versace on me until I have 9+ sprays.

[@Jiggy609]

Only time I got multiple compliments in one evening was when I had on 12 sprays of Dylan Blue lol

[@lunada7127]

I overspray pretty much every fragrance I own, I haven’t yet met a fragrance of which, 2-4 sprays is sufficient 😂 Except maybe manceras red tobacco at 4

[@harvardblue2436]

When are u getting hard candy back in stock ??

[@spaztekwarrior]

I love TF Oud Wood and can’t wait to try the Parfum. :)

[@MrShakero]

Are you planning on increasing the production of Candy Elixir fragrance? Demand is through the roof, and it's always out of stock 😂

[@Slitripper5000]

Been dying to see what you and Frag think of Bond NO9 fragrances. Been wearing Layfette Street and it feels signature.