Arabian Wood

Tom Ford Arabian Wood dupe, inspired by the original

Tom Ford Arabian Wood, now discontinued, was part of the Private Blend collection, and despite its name it was not a heavy oud but a soft, refined white floral over smooth woods. Its clean, slightly powdery elegance quietly earned a devoted following. Our interpretation carries that character in a long lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

The Story Behind the Scent

Tom Ford launched the Private Blend line in 2007 as a playground for rich, uncompromising ideas, using generous doses of precious materials. Arabian Wood played against expectations, taking the idea of Arabian luxury but rendering it as a bright, elegant floral rather than a smoky agarwood.

A cool lavender, green galbanum and orange blossom open it fresh and aromatic, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley give a soft, luminous floral heart, and a base of patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood keeps it smooth and grounded. It smells clean, floral and refined rather than smoky, which is exactly why its fans were sorry to see it retired.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

We do not claim this is identical, because no interpretation is. What we have built follows the same woody floral signature of the original, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil so it projects clearly early on and lingers longer than a typical spray. A little goes a long way, and it unfolds slowly through its top, heart and base over many hours.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a refined, slightly powdery white floral over smooth woods. It works year round, day or evening, and it wears as an elegant unisex fragrance.

Notes

Top: Lavender, Galbanum, Orange Blossom

Heart: Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley

Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood

How it Smells

The opening is fresh and aromatic, with a cool lavender and green galbanum lifted by a soft orange blossom.

Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley bloom in the heart, luminous and gently powdery, giving it a refined, almost aristocratic elegance.

The base grounds it with smooth patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood, adding just enough warmth and depth without any smoke. It stays clean, floral and polished the whole way through.

Common Questions

Is this the original fragrance?

No. It is our own interpretation of the accord, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil. It is not the branded fragrance and does not use the same formula, but it is made in the EU to careful standards to track the character you remember.

Is the original still available?

No, the original has been discontinued and is now hard to find outside the resale market. Our interpretation exists to keep that scent within reach, freshly made at a high oil concentration rather than sold as ageing old stock.

What does Arabian Wood smell like?

A soft, refined white floral of jasmine, rose and lily of the valley over smooth woods, with a fresh, aromatic opening. Clean and slightly powdery rather than smoky, despite the name.

Is the original still available?

No, it has been discontinued and is now hard to find, which is part of why our interpretation exists, to keep the scent within reach without paying rising resale prices.

Is it an oud fragrance?

No, that is the surprise. Despite the name it is a bright, elegant floral woody rather than a heavy oud, which is part of its charm.

When should I wear it?

It works year round, day or evening, and its refined character suits both smart and relaxed settings.

How long does it last?

Built at a high oil concentration, most wearers get a full day on skin and longer on fabric.

Disclaimer

Tom Ford and Arabian Wood are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Tom Ford in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.