What Dark Aoud actually clones
Tom Ford Oud Wood is built around Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom. Maison Alhambra's Dark Aoud rebuilds its most recognisable part, Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom, which is why it lands an 82% shared-note match at $30 instead of $395. We match it on shared notes and accords from first-party sources, labelled reported rather than brand-confirmed.
Where Dark Aoud differs from Oud Wood
The match is on the shared heart, Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom, the part most people recognise. Beyond that, Dark Aoud doesn't carry Oud Wood's Amber, so expect that accent to read softer or go missing, especially in the dry-down. If Amber is the part of Oud Wood you love most, this gets you close rather than all the way, so smell it on skin before you commit.
Who Dark Aoud is for
It sits in the Amber family and leans Long-lasting (estimated from the note profile, not a measured rating). If you reach for Oud Wood or scents like it and want the signature for a fraction of the price, Dark Aoud is the easy swap. The verdict: a solid match on the notes that matter for $30.
Prices & notes reviewed September 2026. Note data is community-cited and being verified against licensed fragrance databases. Scents can reformulate over time. How we match dupes → · All Oud Wood dupes · Every dupe A–Z
Common questions
What is Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud a dupe of?
Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud is a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood. It shares Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom, the notes that make Oud Wood recognisable, for $30 instead of $395.
Is Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud a good Oud Wood dupe?
It's an 82% shared-note match, sharing Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom. A dupe shares the key notes that make a scent recognisable; it isn't identical, and the dry-down or longevity can differ.
How much is Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud?
About $30, versus $395 for Tom Ford Oud Wood, so you save roughly $365.
What does Dark Aoud not copy from Oud Wood?
Dark Aoud matches Oud Wood on its shared heart, Oud, Rosewood, Cardamom. It does not carry Oud Wood's Amber, so that accent read softer or go missing, especially in the dry-down.
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