Is Aromers No 81 Oud Silk Mood a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a clean, sophisticated rose-oud, others a medicinal, sharp mess. If you're after a less sweet, more herbal take on the classic rose-oud combo, Oud Silk Mood might just be your jam-free jam. Be warned: it's not for everyone, and the oud might play hide-and-seek.
No 81 captures MFK Oud Silk Mood's smooth, luminous oud direction reasonably well, but it lacks the hedione-driven radiance that gives the original its refined, almost weightless quality.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With strong projection and impressive longevity, this fragrance leans away from casual or office wear, though its 'clean' quality offers versatility. It's best reserved for formal events or romantic dates where its elegant, sophisticated character can truly shine without overpowering the setting.
Seasons
A refined, smooth oud that works across most seasons without being too heavy for warmer weather.
Occasions
Refined and versatile, suited to the office, dates and formal occasions alike.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Chamomile, Guaiac Wood
Adds oud and papyrus
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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