Bois Oudh
The Dua BrandEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Bois Oudh vs. Carved Oud
Is Bois Oudh better than Carved Oud?
Carved Oud rates higher with the community, while Bois Oudh projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SandalwoodAmberCardamom
woodywarm spicyoudaromaticpowdery
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 Bois Oudh and Carved Oud?
| Bois Oudh | Carved Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2016 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Alexandre Illan |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bois Oudh and Carved Oud smell?
Bois Oudh
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Oud
Aromatic
Powdery
Vanilla
Sweet
Carved Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Oud
Earthy
Aromatic
Patchouli
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bois Oudh and Carved Oud share?
Top—
CardamomCypriolCypressPink Pepper
Heart
SandalwoodTeakwoodCardamomRosewood
South Indian OudCedarwoodPatchouliIris
Base
OudAmberTonka Bean
MuskSandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudSandalwoodTeakwoodRosewood
SandalwoodCedarwoodCypress
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
CardamomPink Pepper
Amber
Amber
Amber
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Bois Oudh and Carved Oud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bois Oudh or Carved Oud?
| Bois Oudh | Carved Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Bois Oudh and Carved Oud?
Smooth, confident, and unapologetically faithful to the Tom Ford blueprint. Some call that unoriginal. You'll call it the best hours you didn't pay luxury prices for.Bois Oudh
If you want a quiet, inoffensive oud, look elsewhere. Carved Oud announces itself and stays. The cardamom-cypress opening hits hard, but the real story is that labdanum in the drydown actually.Carved Oud
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