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Oud Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Oud

Eau de Parfum 2012

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2 versions in the catalogue

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Eau de Parfum

Overview

Oud is the starting point for Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s oud collection: a spicy, woody perfume presented in a deep blue bottle.

Francis Kurkdjian introduced the Eau de Parfum in 2012, building it around Laotian oud. Its direct name and relatively spare concept set it apart from the fabric-inspired Oud Mood fragrances that followed in 2013.

This is the original Eau de Parfum, before the later Oud Extrait de Parfum. It offers a useful way into the collection for someone more interested in woods and spice than the prominent rose or sweetness associated with some of the Mood releases.

Notes

Warm spicyOudAromaticWoodyBalsamicMetallicPatchouliLeather

Listed notes

SaffronElemiOudPatchouliCedar

Reviews

Scentolio TeamEditorial review

Start here if the woods are the attraction

Oud is worth comparing with the better-known Mood perfumes if you want the woody side to lead. Saffron and dry woods give it an edge that makes more sense for that taste than a soft, sweet rose-oud.

It is still a particular style. A medicinal or leathery impression can be part of the appeal of oud perfumes, and not everyone enjoys it. If you know MFK mainly through Baccarat Rouge 540, do not assume the house name means you will like this equally.

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