Oud Extrait

Maison Francis Kurkdjian   Original
43%

Oud Noir Extrait

Aromara   Dupe
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Oud Extrait bottle Oud Extrait
Extrait Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Extrait
This MFK Oud Extrait is a divisive beast. It's either a classy, smooth, and utterly luxurious take on oud, or a bizarre metallic, medicinal mess. Performance is undeniably strong, but you'll either love how it develops or be scrubbing it off.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oud Noir Extrait
Oud Noir is Aromara's take on Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud, a pure refined oud. Built at 35% Extrait, the saffron-rose-oud signature is close, though the dupe is bolder and more linear than MFK's minimal, purist original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Extrait
Oud Noir Extrait

Notes

Oud
Oud Noir

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Amber 52% Musk 48%
Shared Notes
Saffron 53% vs 52%
Only in Oud
Elemi 46%
Only in Oud Noir
Rose 48%
Only in Oud
Vanilla 100%
Only in Oud Noir
Oud 100%
Only in Oud Noir
Amber 52% Musk 48%

Accords

Oud Oud Noir
100%
Oud
75%
100%
Warm Spicy
40%
99%
Woody
91%
Vanilla
84%
Aromatic
73%
Balsamic
65%
Musky
35%
64%
Metallic
57%
Leather
57%
Floral
Rose
50%
Amber
50%
Oud shared
100%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
40%
99%
91%
84%
73%
Musky shared
65%
35%
64%
57%
57%
50%
50%

Performance

Oud Oud Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and bold character make it unsuitable for the office. This is a showstopper best reserved for formal events and date nights where its luxurious sillage can truly shine, especially in cooler weather.

Oud Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A rich, pure oud scent that suits cold weather and evening wear, where its density feels most seasonal.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Refined and dressy, suited to formal occasions and dates; too intense for the office or casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
43%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, warm spicy, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Extrait
Oud Noir Extrait
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