Alexandria Fragrances Agar 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

Alexandria Fragrances Agar costs £39 and Hamidi Oud Wood costs £19.50, so Hamidi Oud Wood is £19.50 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (23%). Both are 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.

Alexandria Fragrances Agar, dupe of Tom Ford Oud WoodHamidi Oud Wood, dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances AgarHamidi Oud Wood
Overall rating7.7/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.8/10
Projection6.8/106.2/10
Scent accuracy8.5/107.4/10
Value for money8.2/108.0/10
Price£39£19.50
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Oud WoodTom Ford Oud Wood

Notes Comparison

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

Alexandria Fragrances Agar

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cardamom
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Oud
  • Rose
  • Cedar

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Sandalwood

Hamidi Oud Wood

Top Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Amber

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver
  • Agarwood (Oud)

Shared Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Amber
  • Sandalwood

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Alexandria Fragrances Agar lists Saffron, Bergamot, Oud, Rose, Cedar and Patchouli that Hamidi Oud Wood does not.

Hamidi Oud Wood lists Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud) that Alexandria Fragrances Agar does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Alexandria Fragrances Agar

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Animalic
  • Green
  • Resinous

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Oud

Both share Amber, Vanilla and Oud. Alexandria Fragrances Agar also lists Woody, Fresh, Gourmand, Smoky, Aromatic, Patchouli, Rose, Animalic, Green and Resinous.

Vibes

Alexandria Fragrances Agar

  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Seductive
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Warm
  • Modern

Both share Modern. Alexandria Fragrances Agar also lists Fresh, Elegant, Seductive and Gourmand. Hamidi Oud Wood also lists Warm.

Occasions

Alexandria Fragrances Agar

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Everyday
  • Smart casual

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Evening
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Everyday

Both share Evening and Everyday. Alexandria Fragrances Agar also lists Signature, Daytime, Casual and Smart casual. Hamidi Oud Wood also lists Office, Autumn and Winter.

Performance

Alexandria Fragrances Agar

  • Subtle
  • Linear

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Moderate projection
  • Good longevity

Alexandria Fragrances Agar lists Subtle and Linear. Hamidi Oud Wood lists Moderate projection and Good longevity.

Style lane

Alexandria Fragrances Agar

  • Smooth woody

Hamidi Oud Wood

  • Creamy woody

Alexandria Fragrances Agar lists Smooth woody. Hamidi Oud Wood lists Creamy woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Agar (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Agar (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Agar (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Agar (8.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Hamidi Oud Wood (£19.50)

Alexandria Fragrances Agar leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Hamidi Oud Wood leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Agar has 1 community review and Hamidi Oud Wood has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Agar or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Alexandria Fragrances Agar costs £39 and Hamidi Oud Wood costs £19.50, so Hamidi Oud Wood is £19.50 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Agar or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Agar 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Oud Wood 6.8 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Agar rates higher.

Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Agar or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Agar 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Oud Wood 6.2 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Agar rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Oud Wood, Alexandria Fragrances Agar or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Agar 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Oud Wood 7.4 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Agar rates higher.

Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Agar or Hamidi Oud Wood?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Agar 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Oud Wood 8.0 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Agar rates higher.

What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Agar and Hamidi Oud Wood share?

They share 3 notes: Cardamom, Amber and Sandalwood.

Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Agar and Hamidi Oud Wood?

Alexandria Fragrances Agar is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Everyday and Smart casual. 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 Alexandria Fragrances Agar
  • Tom Ford Oud Wood vs Hamidi Oud Wood

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