Splendid Wood
Yves Saint Laurent2014
Side by side
Splendid Wood vs. Essence Oud
Is Splendid Wood better than Essence Oud?
Splendid Wood peaks in fall, while Essence Oud belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
warm spicyoudaromaticroseamberbalsamic
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 Splendid Wood and Essence Oud?
| Splendid Wood | Essence Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne, Amandine Clerc-Marie | Nathalie Feisthauer |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Splendid Wood and Essence Oud smell?
Splendid Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Smoky
Rose
Amber
Balsamic
Essence Oud
Oud
Leather
Amber
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Splendid Wood and Essence Oud share?
Top
IncenseCardamom
—Heart
Oriental Woodsy NotesJasmine Sambac
RoseElemi ResinFrankincenseSaffronCaraway
Base
Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar
LeatherLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
SaffronCaraway
Floral Notes
Jasmine Sambac
Rose
Where they fit
When and where do Splendid Wood and Essence Oud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Splendid Wood or Essence Oud?
| Splendid Wood | Essence Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Splendid Wood and Essence Oud?
Splendid Wood does not whisper. The opening hits hard, the drydown lingers for an entire workday, and the oud in the base is not for the faint of heart. This is a statement.Splendid Wood
The oud takes center stage with conviction. Saffron and leather don't vie for the spotlight, they simply command it. Their presence is confident, not aggressive.Essence Oud
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