Oud Bois vs Oud Wood
Oud Bois is a close alternative to Oud Wood. Model read from notes and accords, with no community % yet.
Oud WoodTom FordFragrance page for Oud Wood
Oud BoisMontagne ParfumsFragrance page for Oud Bois
Close overall
Estimated · early community read
Not community-rated yet, so no %. The tier is our estimate until reviewers weigh in.
0 prefer Oud Bois · 0 prefer Oud Wood · 2 no preference
What changes with Oud Bois
Wearer points first, then what notes and accords show.
＋ You gain
- Adds sandalwood and vetiverFrom notes & accords
- A touch more aromaticFrom notes & accords
− You give up
- No saffron or patchouliFrom notes & accords
- Less patchouliFrom notes & accords
What wearers say
Where Oud Wood wins
Nothing reported
Where Oud Bois wins
Nothing reported
Both sides noticed
- Oud Bois opens louder with cardamom and pepper, where Oud Wood opens softer
- Smooth, moderately spicy character
Accords
Predicted from notes. Highlighted rows differ, and a note one side lacks explains it.
- OudOud: Oud Wood 100 of 100, Oud Bois 63 of 100, a clear difference
- WoodyWoody: Oud Wood 47 of 100, Oud Bois 100 of 100, a clear difference
- Warm SpicyWarm Spicy: Oud Wood 96 of 100, Oud Bois 79 of 100, a clear difference
- AmberAmber: Oud Wood 94 of 100, Oud Bois 85 of 100
- VanillaVanilla: Oud Wood 58 of 100, Oud Bois 50 of 100
- PatchouliPatchouli: Oud Wood 53 of 100, Oud Bois not listed, a clear difference
- AromaticAromatic: Oud Wood 30 of 100, Oud Bois 49 of 100, a clear difference
- Fresh SpicyFresh Spicy: Oud Wood 22 of 100, Oud Bois 46 of 100
4 more accords with no clear difference
Notes
Only Oud Wood 2
- Saffron
- Patchouli
Only Oud Bois 3
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Rosewood
Matched after merging spelling and origin variants.
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