Splendid Wood
Yves Saint Laurent2014
Side by side
Splendid Wood vs. Oud Wood Intense
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
IncenseCardamom
CypressJuniperAngelicaGinger
Heart
Oriental Woodsy NotesJasmine Sambac
Castoreum
Base
Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar
Oud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Splendid Wood | Oud Wood Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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