Ajmal Amber wood vs Hamidi Oud 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

Ajmal Amber wood costs £23 and Hamidi Oud Wood costs £19.50, so Hamidi Oud Wood is £3.50 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (14%). Ajmal Amber wood is EDP and listed as masculine, while Hamidi Oud Wood is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Oud Wood.

Hamidi Oud Wood

Oud Wood is Hamidi's warm, creamy interpretation of Tom Ford's Oud Wood, built around cardamom and amber over a smooth sandalwood, vetiver, and agarwood base.

Ajmal Amber wood, dupe of Tom Ford Oud WoodHamidi Oud Wood, dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood

Comparison

Ajmal Amber woodHamidi Oud Wood
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.8/10
Projection7.0/106.2/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.4/10
Value for money7.8/108.0/10
Price£23£19.50
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Oud WoodTom Ford Oud Wood

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Ajmal Amber wood

Top Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Apple
  • Lavender
  • White Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Iris

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Woody Notes
  • Patchouli

Hamidi Oud Wood

Top Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Amber

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver
  • Agarwood (Oud)

Shared Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Amber

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Amber wood lists Apple, Lavender, White Pepper, Cedarwood, Iris, Woody Notes and Patchouli that Hamidi Oud Wood does not.

Hamidi Oud Wood lists Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud) that Ajmal Amber wood does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Amber wood

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Fruity
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Iris
  • Warm spicy
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Oud

Both share Amber. Ajmal Amber wood also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Fruity, Powdery, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Iris, Warm spicy, Resinous and Spicy. Hamidi Oud Wood also lists Vanilla and Oud.

Vibes

Ajmal Amber wood

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Confident

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Warm
  • Modern

Both share Warm and Modern. Ajmal Amber wood also lists Fresh, Sweet, Masculine and Confident.

Occasions

Ajmal Amber wood

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Cooler weather

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Evening
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Everyday

Both share Evening and Everyday. Ajmal Amber wood also lists Signature, Social, Daily and Cooler weather. Hamidi Oud Wood also lists Office, Autumn and Winter.

Performance

Ajmal Amber wood

  • Versatile
  • Subtle
  • Linear

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Moderate projection
  • Good longevity

Ajmal Amber wood lists Versatile, Subtle and Linear. Hamidi Oud Wood lists Moderate projection and Good longevity.

Style lane

Ajmal Amber wood

  • Spicy woody

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Creamy woody

Ajmal Amber wood lists Spicy woody. Hamidi Oud Wood lists Creamy woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ajmal Amber wood (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ajmal Amber wood (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ajmal Amber wood (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Hamidi Oud Wood (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Hamidi Oud Wood (£19.50)

Ajmal Amber wood leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Hamidi Oud Wood leads on value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Amber wood has 1 community review and Hamidi Oud Wood has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Amber wood or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Ajmal Amber wood costs £23 and Hamidi Oud Wood costs £19.50, so Hamidi Oud Wood is £3.50 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Amber wood or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amber wood 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Oud Wood 6.8 out of 10, so Ajmal Amber wood rates higher.

Which projects more, Ajmal Amber wood or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amber wood 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Oud Wood 6.2 out of 10, so Ajmal Amber wood rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Oud Wood, Ajmal Amber wood or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amber wood 8.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Oud Wood 7.4 out of 10, so Ajmal Amber wood rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Amber wood or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Amber wood 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Oud Wood 8.0 out of 10, so Hamidi Oud Wood rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Amber wood and Hamidi Oud Wood share?

They share 2 notes: Cardamom and Amber.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Amber wood and Hamidi Oud Wood?

Ajmal Amber wood is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daily, Everyday and Cooler weather. Hamidi Oud Wood is tagged for Evening, Office, Autumn, Winter and Everyday.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Tom Ford Oud Wood vs Ajmal Amber wood
  • Tom Ford Oud Wood vs Hamidi Oud Wood

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