It was Tom Ford who pioneered the oud note in contemporary Western perfumery way back in 2002 during his tenure as the artistic director of Yves Saint Laurent, with the groundbreaking M7. In 2007, he was still one of the few to showcase it in his own Private Blends. Today, not only has Oud Wood become one of the brand's classics, but it has spawned the brand new Oud Collection, built around the original's core accord of oud, sandalwood and patchouli.Oud Wood's packaging may have changed, but fear not you'll find the same powerful blend of cool spices and smoky woods, softened with a hint of vanilla and tonka bean. The daunting, medicinal and overly animalic facets of oud are toned down, translating the precious agarwood into a darkly elegant element of the perfumer's palette rather than a full on French Arabian extravaganza. As chic, urbane and sharply cut as Mr. Ford's James Bond suits in Skyfall and just as much of a sexy beast as Daniel Craig.Evoking the enveloping warmth of incense filled temples, this groundbreaking composition of exotic smoky woods includes rare oud, sandalwood, rosewood, eastern spices, and sensual amber. Revealing Oud Wood's rich and compelling power.Private Blend is first and exclusive collection by Tom Ford, which includes twelve eau de parfums, each of them can be used solely or in combination with other fragrances from the collection.Oud Wood by Tom Ford is a Amber Woody fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Richard Herpin.Oud Wood fragrance samples available in 1ml, 3ml and 5ml sizes.