Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille vs Tom Ford Oud Wood

Both are Tom Ford Private Blend scents for cold weather. Tobacco Vanille is sweet and dense, with tobacco leaf, vanilla, cacao and dried fruit. Oud Wood is drier, with rosewood, cardamom and pepper over oud, sandalwood and vetiver, softened by tonka and vanilla.

This comparison is based on the published notes. How a scent smells varies from person to person, so try both if you can.

Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Notes: top Tobacco Leaf, Spicy Notes; heart Vanilla, Cacao, Tonka Bean, Tobacco Blossom; base Dried Fruits, Woody Notes. Our suggested seasons: Autumn, Winter. Typical UK retail price: £145 to £320 depending on size (checked October 2026).

Tom Ford Oud Wood

Notes: top Rosewood, Cardamom, Sichuan Pepper; heart Oud, Sandalwood, Vetiver; base Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber. Our suggested seasons: Autumn, Winter. Typical UK retail price: £230 to £320 depending on size (checked October 2026).

Which to choose

Choose Tobacco Vanille if you like sweet gourmand scents. Choose Oud Wood for a smoother, woodier scent that is easier to wear to work.