Dior Sauvage vs Tom Ford Oud Wood

Side-by-side comparison of Dior Sauvage by Dior and Tom Ford Oud Wood by Tom Ford.

DiorEDP

“Opens with Bergamot, settles into Ambroxan.”

Top

Bergamot, Pepper

Mid

Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg

Base

Ambroxan, Vanilla, Cedar

Longevity

Projection

Sillage

$80–$135

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Tom FordEDP

“Opens with Oud, settles into Tonka Bean.”

Top

Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom

Mid

Sandalwood, Vetiver

Base

Tonka Bean, Amber

Longevity

Projection

Sillage

$165–$290

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Side by side

	Dior Sauvage	Tom Ford Oud Wood
Concentration	EDP	EDP
Top notes	Bergamot, Pepper	Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom
Mid notes	Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise, Nutmeg	Sandalwood, Vetiver
Base notes	Ambroxan, Vanilla, Cedar	Tonka Bean, Amber
Longevity	Excellent — 8–10 hours	Good — 6–8 hours
Projection	Moderate — noticeable presence	Intimate — stays close to skin
Sillage	Noticeable trail	Subtle trail
Price	$80–$135	$165–$290

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