City Oud
The Rising Phoenix Perfumery2015
Side by side
City Oud vs. Oud Wood
Is City Oud better than Oud Wood?
Oud Wood wears longer on skin, while City Oud projects louder.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
SandalwoodTonka BeanAgarwood (oud)
woodypowderywarm spicyoudbalsamicvanilla
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 City Oud and Oud Wood?
| City Oud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Joseph DeLapp | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do City Oud and Oud Wood smell?
City Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Oud
Balsamic
Vanilla
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do City Oud and Oud Wood share?
Top—
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
Rose
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanAgarwood (oud)
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodAgarwood (oud)
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka BeanVanilla
Where they fit
When and where do City Oud and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, City Oud or Oud Wood?
| City Oud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about City Oud and Oud Wood?
City Oud is a gentle oud lover's dream, rose and sandalwood softening the resinous edges. Projection is steady but not overwhelming, perfect for daily wear.City Oud
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 City Oud and Oud Wood
| City Oud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
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