V
VLH2023
Side by side
V vs. Oud Wood
Is V better than Oud Wood?
V peaks in spring, while Oud Wood belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
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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 V and Oud Wood?
| V | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Lesya Volkhonskaya | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do V and Oud Wood smell?
V
Smoky
Leather
Woody
Fruity
Iris
Musky
Powdery
Animalic
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do V and Oud Wood share?
Top
BlackcurrantPlum
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
Damask RoseMateOrris Root
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
CastoreumSandalwood
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Green Notes
Mate
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do V and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, V or Oud Wood?
| V | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about V and Oud Wood?
This one earns patience. The plum-blackcurrant opening is brief and inviting, but the real story unfolds in the drydown where castoreum and smoke create something unexpectedly intimate.V
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 V and Oud Wood
| V | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
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