Thameen Carved Oud Review - BETTER Than Tom Ford Oud Wood

[@spaztekwarrior]

Just picked up Maison Alhambra’s Crafted Oud… which is said to be a dupe of this. Have not tried Carved Wood. It’s really good and performs on my skin a little better than TF Oud Wood. Price and presentation are fantastic.

[@BORIZ1985]

I own Thameen Carved Oud for year and this is my the most compimented fragrance from whole my collection. Yes, I knew that it is clone of Oud Wood Tom Ford with better performance. That's why I bought it.

[@petbull7038]

I've worn OW for almost 15 years and I've never gotten tired of it and still look forward to wearing it. As much as I love it, performance is not great. I plan to sample carved oud and if I pull the trigger, I'll use your code Ash

[@mattl7424]

I haven’t checked the price yet but it’s the same as oud noir from fragrance Du Bois

[@V0ltron]

I'm gonna pull the trigger on this one, Ash. I trust your opinion. You're like the 'Frasier Crane' of the fragrance community. Man, I love that show. Keep up the great work!

[@fxylxy]

I'm super happy with my bottle. Blind bought it, no regrets whatsoever. Compared with TFOW, Carved Our was £45 cheaper. Superior performance and probably even real our in there 👌👍

[@I-47-I]

He may be good.. But nowhere near Mr. Joy Amin

[@beAlsekiet]

'I....am....WOUNDED!!!'

[@domniciutea]

@@I-47-I joy armin sometimes has a questionable taste. ash however, didnt disappointed me once

[@legendary9479]

Regent Leather is definitely worth a shout. I have no regrets with my purchase of that fragrance. However, I have to say Carved Oud definitely smells like Oud Wood and that’s why I didn’t purchase it.

[@sergemunitz1153]

Picked this up in London, great scent! I too prefer it to TF. Smells fresher, and lasts longer. Some reviewers hinted it's kinda clone of OW, to me it's more like an improved flanker. Much improved...

[@haroldsimpson8422]

Tom Ford and Creed, two of the better fragrances houses out there that I dont really wear as the longevity has not been there for me. I am glad I heard of Thameen Carved Oud as I love the scent of TF Oud Wood. Another awesome review.

[@fabbarq5061]

I bought carved oud one year ago…it’s my favorite the more I wear it the more I like it Best of the Best ❤ Carved Oud

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

They certainly cloned the ridiculous price tag.

[@fxylxy]

In the UK it's £130 for 50ml Carved Oud. Oud Wood is £179. A £50 saving is pretty good if you ask me.

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

@@fxylxy Where have you found it at that price?

[@elliotjc4612]

@@fxylxy where did you get Carved Oud for £130?

[@fxylxy]

@@MuddyGreenMonster Selfridge's have it on their site for £130

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

@@fxylxy No they don't, they're asking for £255 for 100ml of Carved Oud. It's only Thameen Green Pearl 50ml that they have for £130.

[@MalcolmOnSet]

I tried a sample of this and ordered a full bottle the following week. Also sampled noorolain taif which people have been saying is like adding taif rose to creeds royal oud ( couldn't say as I've never smelled royal oud) but I did enjoy that one quite a bit as well.

[@kevinsonnenberg2868]

Does your box/bottle say Extrait de Parfum or Eau de Parfum? I just received mine yesterday and it says Extrait on the bottle and box. Wondering if these are two different frags and concentrations

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

Love the smell of Oud Wood, but for the price and performance forget it. Definitely going to check out Carved Oud.

[@elliothm8370]

The performance is the big problem…with many “niche” fragrances

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try it and have a blessed day

[@LOUDERthanU]

Phew pricey. I’ve just been getting into fragrances with your help - cheers😎 i’ve been getting testers and so far, rather than blind buying. Most of my favourites have been at the higher end in terms of $$$$. I guess its generally higher quality ingredients that drive this. So far the collection has grown to a massive 5 bottles! I can see how this becomes a bit of an obsession…..

[@petbull7038]

Resist the urge to buy cheap fragrances just because they're cheap and available. A lot of people fall into that trap. Sounds like you're doing it the right way with a small curated collection of high quality fragrances. I've been collecting cologne for over 20 years and my brother just started. I gave him the advice of trying to sample for free at stores like Neimans, Nordstrom and Saks. You can also find discovery sets for reasonable prices on Mercari and eBay. As far as Oud Wood goes, if you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it. It's a magical fragrance that I use regularly even though I have 100+ niche fragrances at my disposal.

[@BigJonkulous]

@@petbull7038 I agree with most of that, but some cheapies are so good. I love wearing Drakkar Noir.

[@SomeRandomName999999]

@@petbull7038 Don't fully agree with this. If you said "don't buy cheap fragrances that you'll never use", then yeah agree 100%. But some cheap and easily available stuff are great, and your mindset could cause you to spend too much for no reason - some cheapies smell amazing and even better than expensive fragrances.

[@LOUDERthanU]

@@SomeRandomName999999 i took it to mean don’t buy it just because its cheap. 1st and foremost its got to smell good and last in my opinion. If that can be achieved at lower $$$ then bring it on

[@houseadams4841]

Oud Wood is magic to my nose… Love it. I have Versace Oud Noir.. Which is similar, but not the same. I find it dryer and a pinch metallic.. Compared to Oud Wood. (Don’t let anyone tell you that Versace Oud Noir is sweeter / easier to wear then oud wood.. I believe they are only saying that bc it’s a Versace being compared to a Tom Ford.. Oud Wood is softer, sweeter, more powdery.. all day long.. anyway..) I’ve been looking for an our wood replacement.. It’s become too expensive for what you get nowadays.. I’ll have to check this out..

[@initdialog]

Try Dua - Bois Oudh.

[@dovic5201]

Versaće Oud Noir is great in the first hour, after that it changes drastically

[@duni.lent.]

Agree to you my friend, spot on in the comparison

[@Ibreaker99]

Royal Sapphire & Riviere are also great fragrances from this house. Come to think of it, my Carved Oud is almost empty and need a backup ☹️

[@alanhansen8218]

reluctantly, i agree that Carved Oud is the clone that eclipses the Real McCoy. i have 3 others by Thameen and can highly recommend "The Hope" (with its Coca-Cola vibe which my partner says is the sexiest fragrance i own), "Riviere" (with an amazingly warm and enveloping note of carnation), and "Sparkling Opal" (a Harrods exclusive that's likely what would be if Amouage's "Epic Man" and "Epic Woman" procreated). thanks, Ashton!

[@Alritealritealrite]

Is it a niche house? I got a small bottle of oud wood but I was thinking about getting this also.

[@alanhansen8218]

I’d certainly classify Thameen as a niche house - they only do fragrances (and candles?)

[@eightsix73]

It seems they made a “new an improved” Oud Wood. I always said Oud Wood would be my number 1 signature scent except it’s performance was almost universally agreed horrible. For the price you pay it shouldn’t be a skin scent in 30 mins to 2 hours.

[@nunyabidniz3262]

Carved Oud is definitely better than OW. Smoother, deeper, greater quality. It should be tried.

[@Tatiperez78]

Do you think this could be unisex?

[@nunyabidniz3262]

@@Tatiperez78 I do think it leans more masculine but I think a woman could rock it

[@chipmcgee4393]

Great review. Since I enjoy Oud Wood picked this one up. Also have Fragrance du Bois Oud Noir Intense...Blend Oud Gold Oud..and Versace Oud Noir. Thanks for the content. Be safe.

[@Ishhhh0804]

What's your favourite out of all?

[@donnielandry803]

Just got carved oud and let me say it’s amazing!!!!!! Home run from Thameen !!

[@howtosmell.reviews4723]

This one is fantastic. Indeed an upgrade to Oud Wood which used to be my favorite fragrance. From this brand you should try Imperial Crown. Fantastic scent that makes you feel like royalty 🔥

[@DanielBrown-nj3th]

I purchased some samples of Carved Oud from Twisted Lily. Would this be a good scent for a wedding?

[@Doberbull]

I just got Carved Oud 5 minutes ago. It’s definitely pretty close to Oud Wood. It is however a much deeper smell. I get a lot more darkness from it. It fills my nose more than oud wood. I do think it’s better. I’m going to sleep now, we’ll see if it’s still on my wrist when I wake up

[@ConnorH.]

Thoughts now that you've had it for a few months?

[@oddarntnes7079]

@@ConnorH.i think hes still sleeping

[@deni02borz46]

bro wake up and tell me is he still sitting on your skin or is he so strong that he strangled you?

[@Goldman-Khazar-Rothschild]

Al Haramain 50 years Platinum Oud is a really good substitute with great performance and an affordable price.

[@rob409BOI]

This was spot on! I would try to get a hold of Sceptre.. it's a fruity amber.

[@mikemontgomery5755]

I'm a bit future north, Cincinnati Ohio, where can I get a sample because Oud Wood is a true love and I admit that you are legit in my opinion.

[@alessandro_L]

Hey Ash, since you like green fragrances, have you tried Viride from Orto Parisi? It would be a perfect review for this second channel! Keep up with both your channels (I'm really liking this one especially)!

[@iamgyurka]

Their latest release Blue Heart is awesome too, you should to try it! ;)

[@olesyakoktyan6713]

Agree. Carved Oud is better than TF Oud Wood. Not to mention a lot better priced. With Oud Wood you’re paying for TF name. That’s pretty much it. Great review! Thank you!

[@giannissterg7824]

Carved oud or gris charnel extrait?

[@raymondbroom9452]

Try ZAFFIRO CRAFTED OUD...Identical dupe down to the bottle

[@minigouda2024]

Hi Ash. Have you tried the Crafted Oud (Zaffiro Collection - Maison Alhambra)? That one seems to be also a better clone of TF Oud Wood. It's actually a clone of the one you've presented in this video 😉

[@mr.papalaka374]

Love this channel, was about to buy Oud Wood but grabbed this instead. Love TF Oud Wood but performance is seriously lacking. Love Black Orchid and others from TF, but need that performance.

[@l-mac5105]

I’ve sampled several Thameen fragrances. I own four of them. Royal Sapphire is my favorite. Carved Oud is my second favorite. If you like Creed Royal Oud, check out Noorolain Taif.

[@donanti]

Every day I watch yours reviews not only because like fragrances, but also I really put me happy the funny way you expose the fragrances hahaha greetings from Chile Ash!

[@pt8710]

Hi Ash. Great Video ☺️ you have to try Thameen NOOROLAIN TAIF (it’s like Creed Royal Oud+ a beautiful Rose) and Thameen RIVIÈRE. Both are Great. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@JaimetheNomad]

No joke, my impression of Oud Wood was “why does this smell like Ajax cleaning stuff”. Heard so much about it but a big no from me. Sounds like this one isn’t gonna be up my alley either 😂

[@sumgi1537]

its a winter fragrance. if u try it in the heat it will smell horrible.

[@JaimetheNomad]

@@sumgi1537 I’ll have to give it another shot this winter

[@chadmoore3438]

Thought it was just me. When I bought a sample of OW my brain said “Smells like toilet cleaner” Too bad, but my nose doesn’t lie

[@JaimetheNomad]

@@chadmoore3438 there we go, we’re not crazy haha

[@russellmoxham5625]

Pretty sure no one was uber-hyping this, at least vis-à-vis Oud Wood. That it's been the biggest Thameen frag is not a big thing. But your info has helped me, so thanks.

[@johnwick860]

how does it compare to the Just Jack OW clone?

[@ZaCharyKourr]

idk if new or not but haircut looks real sharp today Ash

[@thejuiceloosener150]

The entire line is solid but this and Patiala are the stand outs for me. This is an Oud Wood clone, for sure, but I get “gold label” Oud wood performance.

[@blip8918]

Don’t forget about Mystery tobacco, very underrated Tobaco fragrance fr!

[@osxar7188]

I hope you can try Thameen's newest work called Patigala. it's a beast mode BR540 that I just picked up and lasted over 12+ hours and smells like a more mature BR540

[@fxylxy]

I received my bottle of carved oud today. Super happy with it, smells gorgeous, strong and projects moderately. I paid £130 for it (I'm in the UK). Tom ford needs to pull their finger out, the lacklustre reviews on fragrantica made me skip oud wood altogether and I jumped straight over to carved oud. TF needs to ramp up their performance, it says a lot when people immediately associate poor performance with the fragrance. It needs to last and project longer at this price point.

[@DTJ2024]

Where from?

[@hishamexperia]

Funny that the owner is Saudi Arabian who claim it is a British brand. Some of the notes that they use are from saudi such as Taif Rose! I think they should be proud to say it is a saudi brand established in the UK. Three perfumes that kept my mind busy besides the one in the video. 1-Amber room 2-blue heart 3-Noorlain Taif (smells like Royal oud from creed) I hope you consider these fragrances!

[@ay_ay_ron2112]

I bought a bunch of 2ml samples with a 15% off. Saved some money and i will put them in a 10 ml decant bottle.

[@asparceproton1]

I had the unfortunate timing to smell this before smelling Oud Wood. I get that it's basically a dupe, but man is this better.

[@Tatiperez78]

A lot of women love Oud Wood by TF do you think is one is more masculine leaning or it could be unisex?

[@pradeep_sekar]

Yes, Ash you said what you think though Richard Herpin is friends with you.

[@mikebayong8057]

I first heard about it from the reviewer from school scent....he actually said it was better than the Tom Ford oud wood

[@achille5]

Just ordered a 5ml of it. I can't wait.

[@Detman101]

Just the info I needed.... *PURCHASED*

[@johngregorio9183]

It's very good and I get the vetiver hes talking about it's also got a very slight powder effect to it but nice and lasts much longer on clothing

[@syndoudiarrassouba1938]

Hey ASH , great review yeah I totally agreed with it’s similar to Tom Ford oud wood and also similar to fragrance du Bois oud noir intense , hey by the way ASH would you review electtimuss for us please if you still have it and have a wonderful weekend peace ✌️ 🇬🇧

[@thomasmcclain543]

I agree! Themeen is much better then the TF. The performance is outstanding on the Themeen.

[@sparticusUK]

Price point is my issue. Will pass on this, but will try Crafted Oud Perfume by Alhambra though...

[@kadirdinman9077]

Please give Riviere a try. This is my go to for years now.

[@mattl7424]

Isn’t FDB OUD NOIR the improved oud wood?

[@runningscents2532]

Most people say oud wood is not a great preforming fragrance! But if you go a little heavier.. it last all day. Yeah if you go 3 sprays on the neck,. it dont last. I do dobble sprays on the neck same spots and spray my clothes a good 8 sprays. you wait 30-45min before you go out the house, so you dont be that guy. It settles down, and you can smell it all night and really off clothes the day after.

[@LittleTimmyO]

Yea the problem there is each spray is expensive. Which if you have to spray 8 times… the value isn’t there

[@FCM415]

Carved Oud to me is sharper and longer lasting, it's an Extrait after all. It's missing this creaminess that TF Oud Wood has. Also, one of the things that I always loved about TF is a facet that I can only describe as luxurious, when I wear it there is something in the oud accord that seems elevated. As much of a dead giveaway of a clone Carved Oud is, I still prefer TF even in it's newest formulation. Due to it being less sharp, creamier, and just a better smell.

[@Knownman14k]

Carved oud is Oud wood reimagined and improved and I think they admitted it. If you don’t buy into Brands and their marketing then this is better for the consumers.

[@FCM415]

@@Knownman14k I own both, I have the right to prefer one over the other. I bought Carved Oud because I wanted a stronger Oud Wood like how it was pre reformulation. They are very close. You have the right to prefer the niche clone but learn to deal with other people's opinions better.

[@elliothm8370]

@@FCM415 now say it without crying. 😅

[@kevinsonnenberg2868]

You mention that it is an Extrait which is confusing me. I received my bottle of Carved Oud yesterday and was expecting it to be Eau de Parfum. The box and bottle clearly say “Extrait de Parfum”. I’ve emailed Thameen to see if these are two separate concentrations of Carved Oud. Maxaroma’s website stated Carved Oud Eau de Parfum so that’s what I was expecting. Any help from you or anyone reading this would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@brasstacksboxing409]

He legit said nothing but facts and you got offended. I bet you are a blast at dinner parties, bffft.​@@FCM415

[@lateralus207003]

Try The Hope. Thats my favorite

[@James7995]

Looks like Luck Scent still has a few samples available.

[@hbokaie]

Can you advise regarding anything smell like Tom ford oud tobacco … I cannot find any bottle near me … and if I find I only find fake ones

[@elcanqasmov7623]

Is it wearable at 20-25 ages and at the office? Is it that versatile?

[@sibtainansari2525]

Ofc till 30 😊

[@deschaine631]

What's the cheapest way to get this fragrance in the US? Are there any discounters that carry it?

[@kevinsonnenberg2868]

Maxaroma out of New York carries it and guarantee authenticity.

[@DTJ2024]

This or Hacivat for a signature?

[@J_M_E_83]

Got it, love it, next!

[@usmaanahmed3712]

Try out Thameen Riviere... best in the house

[@jinkyaaa]

Please review Royal Sapphire and Riviere

[@jts4248]

Is it considered oud wood?

[@joannameatclap78]

We ❤️ you ExtraGenitalScent

[@DirtyDawg]

Carved Oud smells like a million bucks. Seriously. It's the only perfume I have a backup bottle of. I love Oud Wood, don't get me wrong, but the performance is just not there

[@mohsinchoudhury85]

I've been wanting to get this one for years, but when I do I always end up repurchasing oud wood.

[@usmaanahmed3712]

i feel like with carved oud it opens with a lot of cardamon imo which is good but not oud wood level! OW is different planet

[@rzone1286]

Is Oud Wood ok for the office?

[@kevinsonnenberg2868]

For sure.

[@teakey]

I thought the price was going to be like really cheap and then find out it was a lot.

[@chrisquarles5894]

What happened to the price of this. I only paid like $30 for this when it first came out

[@LittleTimmyO]

Demand

[@hussamswe]

Try rivera sooo good

[@justme19852]

Anyone compared this to zaffiro crafted oud?

[@Godspeedjosh]

220 for a clone? I’m good, dawg.

[@tq3735]

Now get Borouj Lamasat Oud and see how it compares as a clone. :D Unless you already did...I know you did Perlador...

[@silverbacksillage6812]

Great video

[@makstaz79]

I bet Armaf can clone it for 30 dollars, am gonna wait for the Armaf.

[@fragitude]

I have a small bottle of TF Oud Wood and love it but being a bargain shopper I'm going with Alexandria Fragrances clone when I run out.

[@johngregorio9183]

I've tried every oud wood clone available and I've been sitting on a 3.4oz bottle of oud wood for a good 4+ years and its awsome but for the$ I've compared it to all and the closest from what I can tell is parfums vintage oriental woods its very very close and lasts longer on skin

[@Mi3940]

Great✌️

[@kevinsonnenberg2868]

Agar by Alexandria is incredible. Let it macerate with the cap off for several weeks for even better performance. Good luck!

[@nateeaton1]

Carved Oud is TOO EXPENSIVE for a clone with slight differences. I’ll stick to my cheap but high quality Tom Ford Oud Wood clone that’s made in USA. Like the OG it may be not a great performer but I don’t mind applying it 2x per day.

[@irishsaint89]

Vanille havane lucky scent you will thank me

[@dph8890]

Its smell like Oud Wood in the opening,,,,, Oud Wood is more about cardamon tonka,,,, Carved Oud its about vanilla,,,, also the Oud from the Carved Oud smell natural oud...

[@deqota]

Hey 👋🏾 has anyone? who' likes sweet Fragrances! ever " smelled Ulysses or Achilles - from Vicky tiel ' exceptional in my opinion, wish they would have made flankers. 😡 eau de parfum or parfum Version!!!!!

[@sumgi1537]

$200+ for oud wood clone..... hmm i was expecting Latafa pricing Lol pass

[@markellars9245]

How does carved oud compare to oud wood price wise? Thanx

[@irishgotee]

Anyone remember Gucci rush?

[@camcramer8815]

I blind bought this and really don’t like it. Anyone want to buy it? It’s a 50ml bottle and I’ve only used two sprays

[@camcramer8815]

@DensI would say it smells a lot like Tom ford oud wood but extremely strong. I got it before I had ever smelled TF oud wood so I didn’t know that the smell wasn’t for me.

[@neillennon432]

Carved oud is show stopping. No question there. Buuuuuuut it really isn’t even close to being the crowning Jewel in this brands line up. If you think this is incredible, just sample the rest of them. Patiala and Royal Sapphire are notable shoutouts.

[@ryanrubiocornejo6532]

I don’t think so ….

[@jboll84]

You lost me at $220

[@MatrixCoder01]

Your best friend ATH just made a review of Oud wood ; you wouldn't know cuz he blocked you

[@kahuhipajae4088]

😭 Nooooooo

[@djrandy420]

Junk

[@Raj.Sakaria]

Seriously i already used Gents10. Is there a second discount code? Gents25 perhaps?