Description
The famous perfumer Francis Kurkdjian launches a new fragrance within his perfume collection Maison Francis Kurkdjian in early May 2012. The fragrance is simply named Oud, focusing on this exquisite accord. This oriental scented material that had been neglected for decades has returned in a big way in recent years and most of the niche perfumery houses dedicated at least one edition to it.
The aroma is rich and luxurious, representing a modern interpretation of the ancient Arabian perfumes. Francis Kurkdjian uses oud from Laos, where it is the purest and the most expensive. Oud is enriched with woody and spicy notes of cedar, patchouli and saffron.
It is available as 70 ml Eau de Parfum.
Amelia23 – :
The opening is like walking through a beautiful yellow/orange-coloured forest on a chilly, but sunny autumn morning. The dry down reminds me of freshly cut tree logs, laying next to a forest trail. It is a soft, safe fragrance and I do not get any oud.
The quality is top-notch, like all MFK fragrances.
emmisar – :
In my honest opinion this is the best in the oud line of MFK
lagelepay – :
So here’s the thing. I don’t really like raw oud oils you buy 1 to 3 grams of. Those are just too rank for me but I do like the more “raw” perfumes. Ensar’s EO #1, Areej Le Dore Russian Oud, etc. This is the “oud” that your significant other won’t scoff at you for spraying.
Oud is in quotes because I struggle to really get a whiff of any real oud BUT even if there is 0 oud accord in this it’s still a dark-ish scent thats just smooth enough to get compliments and be enjoyable to those around you.
I’ve also tried MFK Oud Satin Mood as well as the Cashmere Mood and they are outright abominations to the oud name. this original is great though
Shurik76 – :
I don’t know why it took me so long to finally wear this sample, I’ve had it for over a year. I think the simply stated name, “Oud” scared me (thinking it might be too much for me). But here it is lightly blended into a delicious composition with saffron in the opening, then elemi and spices in the middle.
I’m completely blown away, I love this so much. I think this is eclipsing my other MFK favorite: Oud Satin Mood EDP. That one is a beast in terms of projection and longevity, while Oud is a little quieter. It feels more sophisticated, but still a solid performer.
Overall this is very natural, I can imagine wearing it often. An 11ml is on its way.
MedBed – :
Nice soft, enjoyable scent. Don’t let the name Oud fool you if your not an oud lover. The oud is really not that detectable.
Litium – :
Not a heavy oud fragrance. Nice and soft. Really like this one
yrik199730 – :
I much agree with tazahr below, that this was composed by Francis Kurkdijian with maybe TF Oud Wood in mind.
He did a great job making it quite a bit better than Oud Wood.
It is more natural smelling, fresher, and more wearable than Oud wood. The Oud note is more distinct; that powerful woody resin, oud.
But it’s so smooth , bright and pleasant here.
I have a Dyptique fragrance, that has this smooth, cozy, classy vib; a woody oriental, with super quality; from their exclusive line: Benjoin Boheme. Check it out, a Benzoin resin frag.
I just noticed they have an extrait version. Looking forward to trying it.
Because this original is allways spectacular for the first 15-30 minutes. It then settles, to still being very nice, but it looses some of the spectacular opening.
I wonder if the extrait holds on to that oomph longer. It would be worth having if it does.
jestgraff – :
one of my most favorite ones among all. so elegant and classy. wherever i enter, someone will ask me about my perfume.
its long lasting and unique.
Modith – :
Fantastic scent.
Has similar elegant classy vibe to Tom ford Oud Wood minus the sweetness. This is more dry and woody.
The best in the oud line of MFK.
10/10
stasya_88 – :
This is one of the most futuristic fragrances I’ve ever smelled. It’s not an ode to oud, though; it’s just a matter of an incredibly well blended oud scent transmitting a very particular sensation.
I cannot stand the first 20min (on skin) to the point where it almost makes me throw up. The opening is mainly a very sharp saffron, a strong pepperiness (elemi?), lots of ketonic notes, and nuances of the air of a container that’s saturated with methanol and isopropanol vapours.
After that time, I can tolerate it and start smelling: the sharp spiciness tones down and I feel some light woods, synthetic musks, and a clean patchouli + oud combo coming to play. This may sound crazy, but to me, it smells like the interior of a sterilised spaceship out of the clean room. Either that, or a super luxurious surgery room.
Eventually, the heavenly muskiness (somehow reminds me of Narciso Rodriguez for him but better), a very fresh oud, and green patchouli take over the drydown. The chemically-pungent notes are gone. Now it’s become enjoyable, and it is at this point where I could see some people really loving it.
Still, it’s not for me.
A very unique, futuristic, clean fragrance for someone with a very particular taste.
katya_140 – :
من احلى عطور العود والزعفران
سأجرب النسخه الاكستريت ان شاء الله
ربما تعجبني اكثر
ولكن هذه النسخه تبقى كافيه وافيه بالنسبه لي
هذه الدار تستحق الاهتمام
فهي تنتج عطور فاااخره بكل معنى الكلمه
9/10
Biealy – :
I think Francis Kurdjian is a very creative artist. He has come out with unpecidented works, like Le Malle, Lumier Noire, and Narciso Rodriguez for him, are some of his best and unique works.
But he said in an interview, he doesn’t think of perfumery as art. He said there is nothing out there that hasn’t been done.
I think Mr. Kurkdijian may be justifying his copy-cat style, in many of his creations, he is known to do that.
He is out to make a lot of money, and if copying popular, marketable fragrances does that for him, I guess we can’t fault him.
I have been wearing his Oud fragrance, the original, a very nice floral and oud combo.
Then I sprayed Tom Ford’s Oud Wood, and thought ah hah…
Tom Ford was original in how their perfumers composed Oud Wood, to be a soft oud. It has been one of the TF Private Blend’s most popular frags. MFK Oud, is very similar in style as Oud Wood; It’s a softer, creamy oud. I don’t think MFK Oud is a copy of Oud Wood, it’s more floral.
But just maybe the popular style of a soft oud, like Oud Wood, may have helped inspire MFK Oud.
Avariart – :
Of the 8 samples I’ve tried from MFK so far, this was initially my least favorite. But my relationship with MFK seems to be: the less I like something initially, the more it eventually grows on me, and vice versa. I’m giving it a first full wearing today. Previous sniffs left me confused; how is this “oud”? It came off as harsh and synthetic, slightly green. It still does, but something is drawing me in. The opening is very peppery. Woody, but not in the usual way. Wood chips instead of forest. Something burning in the distance.
In the mid, I’m beginning to pick up references to Aqua Universalis, but just barely. There is a lemony detergent feel underneath.
For now, this one is still growing on me. Peppery cedar on a base of harsh lemon. And I kind of like. What??
Edit: Seems to stay fairly close to the skin, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But I much prefer the scent I get when it rises up to the one I get when I go hunting for it.
spbturne – :
One of my favorites from the Oud line and my girlfriend’s favorite on me…
Unisex
Bright
Crisp
I will admit it took me a couple tries to really enjoy it so if you’re on the fence on this give it some time.
Been meaning to try Montale’s Aoud Melody since I hear it’s so similar..
ampist – :
Bright and beautiful. It is potent but charming: it makes its presence known but without being rude. It is both a lunch and dinner date, a polo and a tuxedo. This oud is pungent and fruity, but not cloying. One of the most beautiful and balanced (imo) scents I have nosed, the only letdown is the longevity. I got about 6 hours before the interesting qualities faded and I was left with a sweet, resinous, woody base.
eldekeels – :
Some comments described this as creamy. On me however I don’t feel that it is a creamy fragrance.
It’s fresh. A fresh oud. I like.
I do agree that oud here is an accent. It’s not the main theme but it’s an accent that puts the whole thing together.
Fresh. Sophisticated.versatile. suited for everyday use. Day or night.
Unisex leaning towards masculine. But I like that. I wear it to work. But I don’t think I’ll wear it to a date.
(My first encounter with this perfume was when I was standing in line to get a drink at a live event and someone smelt amazing and I kept sniffing and it was the woman behind me. I asked her and she told me she’s wearing this. Have to admit I recall on her it smelt more feminine. Chemistry I guess)
Rorsheh – :
This is the second most accessible MFK Oud, Oud Satin Mood being the first, with its Vanillic drydown. By contrast this Oud has a bit of a fruity aspect, usually not my favorite quality in a scent, but here it contrasts with the dark oud in a lovely way, not sweet but uplifting.
EDIT: The fruity aspect is starting to bug me, more sour than tart, it doesn’t suit my every mood ….
Said Jahra – :
Fragrance -Oud Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Bottle from – 2016
Oud is a sophisticated,distinguished,balsamic and spicy blend of elemi and saffron,with a hint of cedar and not earthy patchouli and with a wisper of pleasant oud.I can detect a nice touch of floral notes,musk and citruses,but it’s not listed in the notes.Be that as it may,it is a nice,unusual and well blended fragrance.
Longevity – 7/10(7+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 7/10(moderate projection for the first 1-2 hours)
Weather – For more or less any time of year.I personally wouldn’t wear this on a really hot summer days.
Age – 25+
Compliments – 7/10
Scent – 8,5/10
Main notes according to me – elemi,saffron,cedar,patchouli,oud,citruses,floral notes.
The drydown is a bit woody,spicy and green and I get some floral notes,elemi,musk,cedar and patchouli.
Emotions -sophisticated,distinguished,uncommon,elegant, intelligent,classy.
Occasion -perfect for formal and semi-formal event and special occasions.
Try before you buy.
lue455speagoessenda – :
Scent – saffron & patchouli.
Season/Time of Day – I prefer to use this one in the colder months, day or night.
Projection – I didn’t get noticed, I didn’t get a compliment.
Longevity – I get 8hrs consistently.
SPOULPADESE – :
Very righ-on review by afterdark below.
It is a creamy smooth, Western Oud fragrance that is mostly safron.
I have just finished reviewing Cashmere and Velvet which are Eastern Oud fragrances.
I just wanted to note that this reminds me of Tom Ford’s Oud Wood. MFK Oud is nicer and more natural smelling.
But TF Oud Wood is only similar in that they are both creamy smooth, Western style take on Oud.
PS: my 11 ml came in. Francis Kurkdjian seems to realy appreciate floral scent. I grew up with my mother having a flower shop in Greenwich CT, Nijole’s Flowers.
We grow up thinking it’s a girl’s thing, but they do smell great!
The safron here is a very floral safron, but it is also very woody, smooth and bright.
There are some unlisted fresh notes here, like ginger, or bergamot, maybe some nice aldehyes, give it a bright freshness. So this would be ok for Summer, as well as any season.
It reminds me of the fragrance that started my fragrance hobby, M-7 Fresh by YSL.
I just nabbed a 11 ml of MFK Oud from eBay for about $40.
Haitodanast – :
This is a very fine, well blended and enjoyable scent but the name “oud” is a bit misleading as its more Saffron than anything else. This is a very creamy, westernized and modern take on Saffron with a bit of Oud mixed in. The result is fantastic nevertheless but if you expect a pure Oud, look elsewhere, if you however love Saffron and want that base note to be supported by a fine and deep agarwood scent, go for it, its fantastic.
destroy21 – :
Upon first sniff, it’s what I imagine a toned down eau de cologne version of Tom Ford’s Oud Minerale smelling like. I need to wear this one more to make some sense out of it
Edit: I was very wrong. This is a minty, chocolatey, balsamic, plasticky oud. It’s avant garde but somehow also easily understood and easily appreciated by inexperienced noses. This is a beautiful 22nd century unisex oud, and it’s a definite must-buy
mfi081InsuffBooni – :
This is most beautiful creation from MFK. Very well blended, super chic! Love it!
GOOD-INKOGNITO – :
Probably the most wearable oud fragrance out there. However the blend and the quality is top notch. The oud is high quality, unlike the designer oud fragrances that slap the Oud label on their fragrances that are just overly woody. MFK does it again with a masterpiece. This sets the base for the rest of the Oud Mood line as well so if you like this one, you have to check out the line.
Rastaman – :
A very interesting approach to the OUD smell here. If I had to describe this in simple words, I would say that this is a caramel oud. I don’t know if this is the most accurate description that I can give but this is what it comes to my mind whenever I try this. Not too loud, not too medicinal, not too much rosy. Simply amazing!
Francis Kourkdjian is an amazing perfumer and has done a terrific job here. It is the most wearable oud perfume I have ever tried. Huge love from me.
*This review was written after several full wearings of the perfume and not just after smelling this on paper or on wrist.
psk85 – :
I am not an fragrance expert, but here is my take on this beautiful scent : at first, the journey begins with a heavy dose of saffron combined with a sharp, fresh almost metallic, “pencil shaving” kind of woody note ( I’m guessing this is the oud here, for my nose it smells something very unusual yet very refined, it is not pungent, mediciney or overwhelming by any means.) with some subtle floral notes in the background. After a few hours of wearing it, the sharpness evolves into something very creamy and surprisingly sweet and the floral notes become more prominent, so I can see why some people will find it kind of feminine, but I think it is definietly unisex. This is the kind of smell that is so unique, that stands on it’s own, simply a work of art.I am personally humbled, by how exquisite it is.
qkztymngiyb – :
It doesn’t smells like oud, it smells like floral, woody, creamy on the skin. Patchouli, cypriol, vanilla, cedar and floral notes gives a rich and chic character to this composition. Very good, classy and soft. This is one of the best woody perfume in my opinion.
emingCike – :
A very satisfying smell, not too “oudy” perfectly refined 🙂 I love the softness of the perfume, very attractive.
sersparklin – :
My favorite MFK Oud turns out to be the very first one. Ouds have a tendency to be dark, thick, brooding affairs, and sometimes crude and harsh with it. MFK’s Oud is exactly the opposite of all these things: it’s bright, sunny, and transparent.
I must admit I’m not too familiar with elemi, and the scent in general is very well-blended and abstract, meaning notes don’t tend to leap out at me. I do smell oud and saffron, with a delicate accompaniment of cedar, sandalwood, and vanilla. The smell is like being in a store full of blond wood furniture with sun warming the furniture. It lasts nicely all day, a bit of patchouli becoming noticeable after a few hours without ever becoming “thick”.
While nothing about this is Avante Garde, in a perfume sea of thousands of ouds, there’s nothing quite like this one. Recommended for fans of gentle, woody scents.
enu283speagoessenda – :
A love at first sniff! The name is almost misleading considering the notes. Different from all the other fragrances on this « oud » theme that have been so popular these past few years. Francis Kurkdjian’s Oud is all about delicacy and subtlety. I have been wearing it for more than a year now, and… the word « love » seems to be insufficient to describe the beauty of this fragrance!
Dense without ever being heavy, this interpretation of oud, to me, has its focus on the relation between oud & saffron. Right at the center of this opulent, rich & thick fragrance you have…. saffron. The dry and light bitterness of saffron is perceptible as the very heart of this fragrance. A spicy warmth, halfway through woods & sweetness, that reveal its notes from the very beginning in this homogeneous blend that seems to achieve balance with just the right amount of dryness vs creaminess, unctuosity. All of these notes seem to be interdependent and will evolved, side by side, for long hours (10-12 hrs) with a moderate sillage. This warmth is very different from what we find in these fragrances we love for the cold winter days. A certain lightness makes this Oud wearable on certain warmer days. Very different also from these oud & rose combos. As I have mentioned… this is all about subtlety. How to make a delicate fragrance with powerful notes. Craftsmanship & savoir-faire here!
While being different from Tom Ford’s Oud Wood, I find a certain similarity between the two for creating an effect of creaminess and for those aromas of nuts, hazelnuts. Here ends the comparison.
In a few words… saffron, resinous woods sitting on creamy hazelnuts.
ieb348elipseskism – :
Really did not expect this to be so tame..very little old and very soft and safe fragrance.. low sillage for me…woody cedar drydown..
kirill2009 – :
A very simple linear Fragrance that become very close to the skin quickly… Its A powdery floral Feminine scent..I will not buy nor will I wear again.
It would be A great fragrance for women to wear to the office or at work..very safe and clean smelling.
Masculinity 1/10
Wearability 7/10
Value 1/10
Projection 5/10
Fragrance Quality 10/10
Bottle Worthy / No
Meuvu240intitytek – :
This is the gentlest oud I’ve smelled yet. First spritz promises something fairly strong and sweet, almost caramel or honeyed (elemi?) but the headier opening quickly gives way to a sweetly refined oud and saffron mix. The saffron adds a little very subtly earthy roundedness to the oud but the two never leave the airy terrain of lightly refined beauty that so many oud perfumes do.
I love that Francis Kurkdjian has let this oud be light and ever so romantic, has not gone into the heavy heavy rose/incense/oud formula which, although lovely indeed, has become predictable in the way that oriental vanillas are now. Will this one lead the way for a new direction for oud fragrances?
Could I dare say you won’t be able to predict the loveliness of this one and just how delicately oud can be done until you try it on your skin for a day? And dare I say this is for honey lovers too? I may have to return this sample to the dear friend who so quickly passed it to me upon reading the word oud. He really ought to try this again. Everyone should. Soft, tender romantic oud? Yes please.
tatuorovhik – :
Beautiful! Love! Amazing!!!
SmemsOffece – :
The entire Oud collection by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is exceptionally beautiful; all scents are natural smelling, well blended, pleasant, versatile, entirely unisex and wearable 24/7. I have now tested all fragrances from this collection. The one with the simplest name, Oud, shares all of the aforementioned qualities with its peers, however on my skin it does not project so well as Oud Satin Mood (which I already bought) and Oud Silk Mood (which totally exceeds my budget, but I’ll save up for a refill pack).
ЕвгенийЕвгеньевич – :
Even though this is a unisex fragrance it seems to lean a bit more towards the feminine side in the drydown. soft sensual powdery floral oud.
Денис Патриот – :
A totally refined smell. An oud nothing aggressive, fine, sophisticated … it goes back to something luxurious. The saffron of a slight sweetness that even sends to some wild fruit. Oud MFK and Aventus today, are my two favorite fragrances. Excellent fixation. After 8-10 hours my wife still praises the smell. Medium projection, equivalent to the luxury it conveys, subtle and discreet.
volokolamsk2011 – :
A close to the skin, gentle, refreshing oud which is uplifting and appealing..
I applied 6 heavy sprays
0 -1 hour – 6 inch projection. This is a gentle oud which is not your typical earthy or barnyard oud but quite modified to suite a wider palate. It is a refreshing Oud, it could even be called a L’eau de Oud or Oud Sport…
1 – 3 hours. 3 inch projection. This is an intimate fragrance which does not scream, but is very pleasing and easy to wear and could be used on a daily basis and is unisex
3 hours- 7 hours. Close to skin. It does become a tad feminine towards the end with a faint floral edge coming in.
This does appeal but it is a mostly linear fragrance and I would expect more scent development for the high price.
It is a nice fragrance after all though
Good
alexandr-z – :
I love this! Beautiful!
Наталия – :
Washed up smell of every note .. yet very wearable, gentle and warm.
This perfume you have to try it yourself.
yru732speagoessenda – :
My favorite ,Top notes safron and long lasting 12+,15 hours modarete sillage very nice perfume bravo kurkdjian
kenDuenHini – :
Very rich & sublimed oud. A bit carroty, gourmandish but you can actually feel the highest quality of used ingredients. Despite being oud, it’s very French, extremely well balanced and sophisticated, perfectly unisex. This is absolutely highest quality stuff.
filemon – :
This one’s good it’s soft and even tho it’s unisex it leand a bit feminine on me. I’d take onyx pearl over this. Same powdery soft oud but just overall better
Mespc132bedyWelty – :
When I bought it in 2002 It was one of my top fragrance, but as the time goes by, I don’t like parfum with oud anymore.Except for “Rose oud” by Kilian cause It’s magic, if there is oud inside it, you cannot tell, guess, smell, just feel fantastic.
Appena acquistai questa fragranza nel 2012, rimasi folgorata era una delle mie preferite. Ma più passa il tempo e…tra l’altro…non sopporto più l’Oud. Eccezione la fà uno dei miei preferiti che è “Rose Oud” By Kylian, in cui l’oud non si percepisce affatto, tanto è misteriosa enigmatica particolare la sua piramide olfattiva.
sve4nik – :
The fragrance opens with a powerful elemi de-balsamico lemony citrus mimicking effect entries and almost reaches to seem like a traspantojo effect (I loved the concept and is very well embedded). It detects a woody base and very clear.
According evolves spices appear with a powerful note of saffron with a smoky point appropriates the middle notes like a spicy, durable, well modulated, very fine floral arrangement.
The base of woods: cedar, patchouli, oud is still there, in the background, but persistent and vital to result in this fantastic scent so attractive and yet so particular.
The background of musks and balms produce a very woodsy, smoky, steamy, but never dense effect. Duration and very good quality with moderate wake.
All this originality that makes you surprised a fragrance as it evolves very Kurkdjian.
It is not a typical Eastern Oud is more, there seems oud, “enfumé saffron” should have been called
Rating: 8
denutkin1 – :
This is oud for those who hate oud. A delicate, smooth composition that is as graceful and polished, elegant and evocative rather than in-your-face. His own website doesn’t list oud as a component, although most other fragrance websites insist it’s there. (Notes according to MFK: Saffron, elemi gum, cedar wood, patchouli.) For real oud lovers, it’s going to appear too tame and civilized. I love it and am nursing the last of my decant to make it last. Moderate silage (at least if applied sparingly) and longevity is well over 12 hours.
nikusoor07 – :
I was blown away by this when I first put my nose to my wrist after spraying this just over a year ago. It seemed like some kind of magic that I had experienced and it just changed the game for me altogether.
With MFK fragrances and the notes listed here, I find myself dumbfounded and unable to tell the notes apart which I am not good at anyway but just cannot relate what I smell to what I see notes wise. MFK’s blends are just magical and that man himself is a magician. I don’t understand how he does it but I can kind of ‘feel’ his expression and the emotion he is trying to convey.
I sold my bottle off a year ago due to financial constraints and acquired a new one this year… To my dismay, it did not smell the same and the impression of what I had smelled before didn’t warrant that I should keep this new acquisition so I had to let it go, gladly. Sometimes we must move on in life holding mere memories to cherish.
I had never smelled it’s kind and it was a truly unique experience to my nose which I will never forget.
asjfueiclfj – :
Oud perfumes are the new “orientals”. Like their early 20th century predecessors, their fantasy/reality ratio is sky-high. They are less overtly culturally offensive, but in terms of authenticity, they are just as much a bill of goods.
Francis Kurkdjian avoided the pitfall of attempting to mimic Arabic style. Instead, he treated oud like any other centerpiece note in western traditional perfumery. His Oud has some of the characteristic scent of oud materials, particularly the band-aid note, but the setting is unexpected. Rather than pairing oud with rose, syrup or smoke, Kurkdjian made a sort of woody-floral with a soft oud note. (Though the brand’s list of notes doesn’t include florals.)
Kurkdjian approaches oud as a material rather than a genre. He seems to have given it the same scrutiny he might ambroxan or rosewood, breaking it down into its constituent notes and evaluating the olfactory dynamics, seeing how it interacts with other materials. Some of oud’s traits are underscored, others are played down. By treating it to classical western perfume analysis and technique, Kurkdjian assimilated oud.
In skipping the Arabian fantasy, he avoids the stereotypes of the material. Of the hundreds of oud perfumes to hit the market in the past 5-10 years, not many stray from a narrow interpretation of the material. Kurkdjian took a measured approach and demonstrated his signature talent for composing a perfume that is somewhat unusual but not at all strange. It smells deliciously of shoe polish + lipstick + floor wax. It is cool to the touch and reserved. Kurkdjian aligned oud with patchouli, a material with some similar characteristics, to create a new style of woody-floral perfume. Oud and patchouli are both woody materials that range from pitchy highs to durable, resinous bass ranges. Patchouli’s camphorous chill matches oud’s rubber band-aid note and both share a dusty, woody feel. They don’t smell alike, but the behave similarly.
Classical perfumery has always had a loving appreciation of ‘off’ notes. The most effective materials of traditional perfumery tended to have a stark, asymmetric beauty at their core. Modulating them created a well-proportioned aesthetic that captured the interest and the imagination. Oud is well suited for a similar use—it is idiosyncratic and quintessentially jolie-laide. Kurkdjian didn’t disguise oud, but he did make it his own and proposed a new, western style of oud perfume.
Esselyday – :
MFK has managed to blend notes of saffron, oud, cedar and patchouli into a silky smooth, soapy clean, lightly incensed accord. It is easily the most refined oud fragrance I’ve ever smelled, which can be either a good or bad thing to you. The oud is highly Westernized; cedar doesn’t dominate, and the notes harmonize into a classy, soothing rhythm.
The saffron floral note steals the show, which can be tiresome, and there’s a light marshmallow sweetness to it. I think this one leans decidedly feminine, and it can also come across a bit shampoo-y. After 8 hours, it becomes a pleasing skin scent, where it remains longer. It reminds me of AJ Arabia/I Widian Black I.
I say try it for a few days before you commit, especially given the price point. As a whole, it is a beautiful, elegant scent. It’s a 9/10 for women.
yevhen2008 – :
So MFK’s Oud has gained cult status and I finally got it in my clutches. It’s clearly a western oud, as there is no actual oud detectable, it’s just very woody. In a nutshell; it’s aromatic, woody and herbaceous. There’s a gentle warmth to it, but not a sweet vanilla style warmth but a comforting subtle warmth that resembles the hot rising earth smell of a lush Mediterranean forest floor. It’s what Hermes ‘Un Jardin En Mediterranee’ should have been.
Like all MFK fragrances, it’s exceptional quality, it lasts although it doesn’t shout, and would possibly work better on a man.
Pluton – :
MFK has built up a almost cult like following in the fragrance community so it was only a matter of time before i crossed paths with one of its favourites
MFK – Oud has a almost misleading name lol as i find no oud in this scent at least in its true form nonetheless even without the true essence of what oud actually smells like this is still something thats well blended and made to appeal
i find MFK – Oud to be more of a interpretation of what oud would be like if it was dreamt up by a western market and just like many other house MFK built around the idea of oud using it in a supporting role instead of using oud as its main player but unlike many others that have failed MFK – Oud seem to have succeeded
MFK – Oud opens with a dominate note of saffron and elemi followed by a smooth patchouli and cedar note but i can’t help and think that theres a hint of rose in this somewhere
yes even tho its not advertised in its note pyramid i can’t help but wonder if its a player in this scents construction as it has a sweet smell to it that keeps reminding me of the rose thats found in some of the by kilian uae exclusives
all and all this smells pleasant so I’m sure that you will find this to be a work of art and a scent that has to be tried on for size
on to the next
ps longevity and projection are average at least if your light on the trigger so play around with how many sprays you need to apply to make it last
Allexsandro – :
Within the last several years, oud-based western fragrances have become ubiquitous within the world’s beauty and fragrance market. It seems as though every modern perfumery brand has some variation on this oud centric theme. Although seemingly new within the world of western fragrance, oud’s prevalence in the Middle East and Asian has been around for centuries, being considered a highly prestigious cultural touchstone. Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s ‘Oud’ seemed to be at the forefront of this fragrance trend with its release in 2012. It is in my opinion the most creative and beautiful oud focused fragrance I have encountered amongst the redundant masses. The indelible artistry and distinctive innovation of Kurkdjian’s very capable and deft hands has set his interpretation of oud apart from the mundane and derivative.
‘Oud’ does not follow the traditional fragrance architecture of top, middle and base notes. Instead it envelopes the wearer in a amalgam of beautiful scents interwoven into a mesmerizing tapestry. Rare saffron, elemi gum from the Philippines, oud from Laos, cedar wood from the Atlas Mountains, and Indonesian patchouli combine to create an intoxicating scent. Upon initial application one can immediately recognize the featured oud, its musty facets brought to the forefront by combining it with the bittersweet saffron. Together the two emit an earthy, leathery accord. Elemi gum with its resinous qualities provides a sharper, terpenic counterpoint to the rather dense oud. At moments it is quite lemony and peppery, with fennel-like facets. A more rounded and nuanced cedar wood is hidden within the depths of the fragrance as is the patchouli, their typical robust scents being relegated to the background and thereby allowing the oud to shine.
Kurkdjian has refined oud’s natural unruly characteristics into something quite restrained and luxurious. In doing so he has taken what could have been a tempestuous tiger, transforming it into a purring panther. Sillage and projection for this composition are moderate, though longevity is excellent. ‘Oud’ has an elegant, sophisticated feel which lends itself well to wearing for formal and/or evening occasions. I happen to love wearing this fragrance in the colder months of autumn and winter where its deep, animalic, and musky qualities can radiate. Despite this, I have found myself wearing ‘Oud’ durin