Splendid Wood
Yves Saint Laurent2014
Side by side
Splendid Wood vs. Oud Wood Intense
Is Splendid Wood better than Oud Wood Intense?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
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 Splendid Wood and Oud Wood Intense?
| Splendid Wood | Oud Wood Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne, Amandine Clerc-Marie | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Splendid Wood and Oud Wood Intense smell?
Splendid Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Smoky
Rose
Amber
Balsamic
Oud Wood Intense
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Oud
Musky
Smoky
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Splendid Wood and Oud Wood Intense share?
Top
IncenseCardamom
CypressJuniperAngelicaGinger
Heart
Oriental Woodsy NotesJasmine Sambac
Castoreum
Base
Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar
Oud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Agarwood (oud)Cedar
OudCypress
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
JuniperGinger
Where they fit
When and where do Splendid Wood and Oud Wood Intense work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Splendid Wood or Oud Wood Intense?
| Splendid Wood | Oud Wood Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Splendid Wood and Oud Wood Intense?
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
Oud Wood Intense is unapologetically dark and animalic. The oud and smoke in the drydown are not subtle, they are the whole point. It commands the entire room.Oud Wood Intense
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