Afnan Oud Rising vs Hamidi Celestial Wood
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Oud Wood.
At a glance
Afnan Oud Rising costs £42 and Hamidi Celestial Wood costs £19.52, so Hamidi Celestial Wood is £22.48 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (31%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Afnan Oud Rising
Afnan Oud Rising is a refined woody spicy oud fragrance that sits in the same modern polished lane as Tom Ford Oud Wood, opening with bright citrus and herbal bitterness, evolving into a dry tobacco saffron heart, and settling into a smooth ambered oud base supported by creamy sandalwood.
Hamidi Celestial Wood
Celestial Wood is Hamidi's interpretation of the smoky oud woody genre that Tom Ford's Oud Wood popularised, opening with bergamot and cardamom before moving into a Sichuan pepper, vanilla and white blossom heart and settling into agarwood, vetiver, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean.
Comparison
| Afnan Oud Rising | Hamidi Celestial Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.1/10 · 1 review | 7.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Price | £42 | £19.52 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Tom Ford Oud Wood | Tom Ford Oud Wood |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Afnan Oud Rising
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Hamidi Celestial Wood
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Afnan Oud Rising lists Orange, Artemisia, Saffron, Tobacco, Rose and Patchouli that Hamidi Celestial Wood does not.
Hamidi Celestial Wood lists Sichuan Pepper, Vanilla, White Blossom, Vetiver and Tonka Bean that Afnan Oud Rising does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Afnan Oud Rising
Hamidi Celestial Wood
Both share Amber and Oud. Afnan Oud Rising also lists Woody, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Tobacco, Herbal, Aromatic, Patchouli, Rose, Animalic and Spicy. Hamidi Celestial Wood also lists Vanilla.
Vibes
Afnan Oud Rising
Hamidi Celestial Wood
Both share Warm. Afnan Oud Rising also lists Fresh, Clean and Modern. Hamidi Celestial Wood also lists Elegant, Intense, Classic and Oriental.
Occasions
Afnan Oud Rising
Hamidi Celestial Wood
Both share Autumn, Winter and Daily. Afnan Oud Rising also lists Signature, Evening, Social, Office, Formal and Spring. Hamidi Celestial Wood also lists Intimate and Cooler weather.
Performance
Afnan Oud Rising
Hamidi Celestial Wood
Afnan Oud Rising lists Strong projection, Long lasting and Subtle. Hamidi Celestial Wood lists Close to skin.
Style lane
Afnan Oud Rising
Hamidi Celestial Wood
Afnan Oud Rising lists Smooth woody. Hamidi Celestial Wood lists Smoky oud.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Afnan Oud Rising (8.0/10)
- Projection: Wins Afnan Oud Rising (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Afnan Oud Rising (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Wins Afnan Oud Rising (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Hamidi Celestial Wood (£19.52)
Afnan Oud Rising leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Hamidi Celestial Wood leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Afnan Oud Rising has 1 community review and Hamidi Celestial Wood has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Afnan Oud Rising or Hamidi Celestial Wood?
Afnan Oud Rising costs £42 and Hamidi Celestial Wood costs £19.52, so Hamidi Celestial Wood is £22.48 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Afnan Oud Rising or Hamidi Celestial Wood?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Oud Rising 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Celestial Wood 7.5 out of 10, so Afnan Oud Rising rates higher.
Which projects more, Afnan Oud Rising or Hamidi Celestial Wood?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Oud Rising 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Celestial Wood 5.8 out of 10, so Afnan Oud Rising rates higher.
Which is closer to Tom Ford Oud Wood, Afnan Oud Rising or Hamidi Celestial Wood?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Oud Rising 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Celestial Wood 7.4 out of 10, so Afnan Oud Rising rates higher.
Which is better value, Afnan Oud Rising or Hamidi Celestial Wood?
Atlas ratings give Afnan Oud Rising 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Celestial Wood 8.3 out of 10, so Afnan Oud Rising rates higher.
What notes do Afnan Oud Rising and Hamidi Celestial Wood share?
They share 5 notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Sandalwood.
Which occasions suit Afnan Oud Rising and Hamidi Celestial Wood?
Afnan Oud Rising is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Office, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Spring and Daily. Hamidi Celestial Wood is tagged for Autumn, Winter, Daily, Intimate and Cooler weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.