Dupe review · Copycat Fragrances
Oud Wood
Built to smell like Tom Ford Oud Wood, for 95% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Tom Ford Oud Wood
- Price
- $29.15
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $29
- Original per 100ml
- $600
- Made by
- Copycat Fragrances
The FragDNA review · on paper
A Minimalist Take on Tom Ford’s Oud Wood
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The trio of oud, rosewood and cardamom hints at a warm, woody‑spicy opening.
- Dry-down
- With no additional base notes listed, the drydown would likely remain anchored in the same woody‑spicy character.
- Best for
- warm, woody evenings
Copycat Fragrances’ Oud Wood offers a strikingly lean note palette—oud, rosewood and cardamom—at a fraction of the cost, $29 per 100 ml versus $600 for Tom Ford’s version. On paper, the shared notes suggest the dupe captures the core of the original’s signature woodiness and spice, while shedding the broader gourmand and aromatic layers that make the original more complex.
The absence of pepper, sandalwood, vetiver, tonka, vanilla and amber—elements present in the original—means the dupe is likely to feel more focused and less rounded. For those who prize a straightforward, wood‑centric fragrance without the sweet or earthy depth, this could be an attractive, budget‑friendly option, especially in formal or evening settings.
The verdictOn paper, the dupe mirrors the key woody‑spicy ingredients of Tom Ford’s Oud Wood but lacks the richer supporting notes, offering a simpler, more affordable interpretation.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Strong contender. That is where Oud Wood lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Oud Wood.
Copycat Fragrances lists 3 of the 9 notes in Oud Wood's pyramid — rosewood, cardamom and oud. What it does not list: pepper, sandalwood, vetiver and tonka.
At $29 per 100ml it costs 95% less than Oud Wood — the 2nd cheapest of 26 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Oud Wood
in bothonly in the original+ only in Oud Wood
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Copycat Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: rosewood, cardamom and pepper up top, oud, sandalwood and vetiver in the middle, tonka, vanilla and amber underneath — the shape of Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Top
- rosewood
- cardamom
- pepper
Heart
- oud
- sandalwood
- vetiver
Base
- tonka
- vanilla
- amber
For your first oud, and your last. Rosewood and cardamom soften smoky agarwood and vanilla — refined, creamy, effortlessly upscale.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 36 twins of Tom Ford Oud Wood we can price, Oud Wood is number 2 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Rayhaan Wood Noir $21/100ml
- 02 Copycat Fragrances Oud Wood $29/100ml
- 03 Armaf Odyssey Homme Oud Edition $30/100ml
- 04 Lattafa Oud Mood $30/100ml
- 05 The Essence Vault Oud Wood $32/100ml
- 06 Palermo Perfumes Oud Wood $33/100ml
- 07 Noted Aromas Berlin $33/100ml
- 08 Blossom Perfumery 333 $34/100ml
- 09 The Dupe Spot Oud Wood #94 $36/100ml
- 10 Pearl Fragrance Oud Wood $38/100ml
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The community
What people say about Oud Wood
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Copycat Fragrances Oud Wood smell like?
It is built to smell like Tom Ford Oud Wood — rosewood, cardamom and pepper up top, oud, sandalwood and vetiver in the heart, tonka, vanilla and amber in the base.
Is Copycat Fragrances Oud Wood a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood?
Yes — Copycat Fragrances sells it as its version of Tom Ford Oud Wood.
How much cheaper is Copycat Fragrances Oud Wood than Tom Ford Oud Wood?
95% less per 100ml: about $29 per 100ml against $600 for the original.
Where can I buy Copycat Fragrances Oud Wood?
It is in stock at $29.15 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.