Tom Ford Oud Wood offers a unique and refined oud experience with moderate performance, suitable for those who appreciate woody and spicy scents. Creed Aventus, while also unique and highly complimented, provides longer-lasting performance and a fruity composition, but comes with a higher price tag and the risk of encountering clones. The choice depends on individual scent preferences, budget, and desired longevity.
| Attribute | Tom Ford Oud Wood | Creed Aventus |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Tom Ford Oud Wood | Creed Aventus |
| Scent Profile (Primary Notes) | Woody and spicy fragrance with key notes of cardamom, oud, and sandalwood. It has a blend of exotic woods and spices including rosewood, cardamom, Chinese pepper, oud, sandalwood, vetiver, tonka bean, vanilla, and amber. | Chypre Fruity fragrance with bergamot, black currant, apple, and pineapple as top notes; pineapple, patchouli, and Moroccan jasmine in the middle; and birch, musk, oakmoss, cedarwood, and ambroxan at the base. Some detect vanilla and rose. |
| Longevity (Hours) | Lasts around 4 to 6 hours on the skin. Some reviewers claim it lasts for 7-8 hours or 8-10 hours. The new Parfum version can last 12 hours or more. | 8 to 12 hours on skin, over 24 hours on clothing |
| Sillage (Projection) | Considered moderate. It projects moderately for the first 2 hours. Some find it has limited projection. | Moderate to strong |
| Versatility (Occasion) | Versatile for year-round wear. Suitable for both day and night. Can be worn in the office, for casual outings, or formal events. | Office, casual events, dates |
| Seasonality (Best For) | Works best during milder weather in spring and fall. Perfect for fall and winter. Suitable for year-round wear, but shines in cooler months or summer evenings. | Year-round |
| Uniqueness (Originality) | Considered a unique and modern fragrance. It stands out with its westernized scent and opulent, woodsy overtones. It's a refined introduction to oud. | Highly recognizable and unique, though many clones exist |
| Compliment Factor | High compliment factor, especially within the first two hours of wear. Women love this scent. | Well-known for attracting compliments |
| Price per Ounce | It falls under the luxury category and is priced accordingly, making it quite expensive compared to other fragrances on the market. | 100ml bottle sells for $495, 50ml bottle is $360 (August 2024) |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum. A new Parfum version was released in 2024. | Eau de Parfum |
| Gender Association | Unisex. Some find it leans slightly masculine. | Marketed towards men, but considered unisex |
| Bottle Design | Sleek, dark bottle with a golden Tom Ford emblem. The Private Blend bottle is adorned in black paint and embellished with a platinum-colored plaque. | Features a silver emblem of a horse and rider, symbolizing strength and conquest |
| Value for Money | Some find it worth the price due to its high-quality scent and wearability. Others feel the performance doesn't justify the cost. | Often criticized as being overpriced, subjective |