Oud Fleur by Tom Ford

I’m just about done with my batch of Tom Ford fragrances to review, finally. Now, I obviously still have some more from the collection to get a hold of, but I’ve made plenty of headway. For today’s entry, I am going to give my take on Oud Fleur, one of the oud based scents from this brand. How does it smell? Perform? Is it worth a try? 

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What does Oud Fleur Smell Like?

Notes include: oud, sandalwood, resin, patchouli, rose

Click here to try: Oud Fleur by Tom Ford for unisex – 3.4 Ounce edp spray 

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My Full Wear Review

Before we get into my thoughts on Oud Fleur, let’s see how Tom Ford describes it: Oud Fleur unfolds like a brocaded silk damask of two deeply iconic Arabian ingredients: Rose and Oud Wood. The gloriously rich and aged complexity that makes oud the most prized and noble wood in perfumery, is contrasted with a symphony of rose effects orchestrated to capture every dimension of the flower. 

The opening of Oud Fleur is much about the oud, at least to my nose. What I do get is a pretty strong use of sandalwood, but mainly rose, with a very resinous amber. That’s a positive for me, as I enjoy sandalwood and amber, more so than oud. 

There is an underlying spice which peaks through the composition, during the entire wear, but really feels at its strongest in the opening act. Most of that, is the patchouli note, though some of it is due to the wood notes interacting and the amber.

This first half feels very rosy to me. I’m not sure how many times, that I’ve had to test out a oud and rose combo fragrance, but it’s getting repetitive. This one, however, is actually one of the better examples I must say. 

As it moves further along, the oud does make a stronger appearance, sort of replacing the sandalwood. The scent really doesn’t develop all that much beyond that. It’s a rose dominant oud scent, with a dark resinous, and somewhat spicy vibe. Not really any smokiness, as you’d usually find in this sort of scent.

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Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage of Oud Fleur is pretty strong, but not insanely so. For a few hours, it will project itself very well, and is moderate thereafter. Definitely, wasn’t a weak perfume, on my skin. 

The longevity was also good, I got somewhere in the 8-9 hour range, during testing. Was it amazing, in that regard? No. Though, it does its job for almost any event or standard work day. 

Oud Fleur is of course, another unisex scent from Tom Ford. This one does lean much more feminine, in my opinion. Wearing it was closer to a standard female perfume experience, than any male cologne of the market.

That being said, it could still be worn, by anybody. Just be aware beforehand, what you’re getting. 

Seasonally, this is a colder weather scent. Though, in a temperate climate, it wouldn’t be too out of place. I would avoid the heat. It does have good versatility, as it can go formal, or serve as a romantic wear. It has more of an elegant profile, but I wore it casually, without it feeling too out of place.

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Overall Impression of Oud Fleur

Do I like Oud Fleur? As much as I can, personally. Again, I’m not a big fan of rose or oud, and not at all the target demographic for this fragrance. I definitely don’t hate it and wasn’t at all put off by it.

It’s one of the better examples of this sort of perfume, but still not an amazing one. Most of these rose and oud based fragrances, are around this same Tom Ford level price point.

I like its darker and spicier aspects. I find it intriguing and the somewhat damp woodiness and rose note, was much better than I would normally find it to be. The resin and spice is a nice touch in Oud Fleur to create a more distinct aroma versus all of the others on the market.

This is still going to be a niche sort of wear. It is well worth checking out, if you’re a oud fan, as even I have to admit that this is quite a fine use of the note. I got solid performance and it smells good for what it is.

Is it a perfume for the masses? Absolutely not. Though, it’s not so niche, as to be completely polarizing. For those are into this style, I’d probably still give it a try before committing to a full bottle.