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Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle

Maison Alhambra

Dark Aoud

Eau de Parfum

Cardamom, pepper and dry woods recall Oud Wood, with a sharper opening. As it settles, sandalwood, soft vanilla and ambergris become more noticeable; the blend can feel less smooth than the original.

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Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum bottle

Tom Ford

Oud Wood

Eau de Parfum

Cardamom, pepper and dry woods recall Oud Wood, with a sharper opening. As it settles, sandalwood, soft vanilla and ambergris become more noticeable; the blend can feel less smooth than the original.

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Scent profile
Scent accords: Oud Wood compared with Dark Aoud
AccordOriginalOud WoodAlternativeDark Aoud
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Creamy
Amber
Performance
Expected performance: Oud Wood compared with Dark Aoud
MeasureOriginalOud WoodAlternativeDark Aoud
ProjectionModerateModerate
LongevityModerate4–6 hrsModerate4–6 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Oud Wood

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version; skin, application and formulation affect results.

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Dark Aoud

Broad editorial wear estimates from the linked community reports; projection refers to the early scent cloud, not the entire wear time. Reports vary with skin, application and batch.

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