psy-cou
Nomenclature2019
Side by side
psy-cou vs. Oud Wood
Is psy-cou better than Oud Wood?
psy-cou rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
CardamomAgarwood (oud)
aromaticwarm spicywoodyvanillabalsamicsweetfresh spicyamber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between psy-cou and Oud Wood?
| psy-cou | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do psy-cou and Oud Wood smell?
psy-cou
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Balsamic
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do psy-cou and Oud Wood share?
Top
Juniper BerriesCardamom
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
CoumarinSaffronCoffee
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
Guaiac WoodIncenseAgarwood (oud)
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodAgarwood (oud)
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Spicy Notes
SaffronCardamom
CardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do psy-cou and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, psy-cou or Oud Wood?
| psy-cou | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about psy-cou and Oud Wood?
Psy-cou throws out the traditional fragrance structure entirely. With no opening or drydown to speak of, you get the heart all at once, all the time. It is bold, complex and relentless.psy-cou
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Where to buy psy-cou and Oud Wood
| psy-cou | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
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