Is Victoria's Secret Midnight Bloom a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud?
Oud Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2018 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Midnight Bloom EDP
Midnight Bloom is for those seeking a quick, affordable thrill, while Oud is for those wanting a richer, longer-lasting, and more challenging experience. The key difference lies in complexity. Midnight Bloom offers a simpler, sweeter, and more mass-appealing woody-floral, reminiscent of Baccarat Rouge 540. Oud, on the other hand, presents a more potent and controversial oud interpretation - some find it metallic and medicinal, others find it smooth and luxurious. Ultimately, Oud demands a deeper appreciation and tolerance for potent and potentially polarizing scents.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a potent, long-lasting oud fragrance.
- You appreciate complex and challenging scents.
- You're looking for a luxurious, statement fragrance.
- You enjoy exploring divisive and unique perfumes.
- You want an affordable, everyday woody-floral.
- You enjoy the vibe of Baccarat Rouge 540.
- You prefer lighter, sweeter, and less challenging scents.
- You want a quick and easy fragrance experience.
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.
This "boujie on a budget" mist is a surprising love-it-or-hate-it gem that delivers an impressive, albeit fleeting, punch of expensive-smelling woods and florals. A solid Cloud/BR540 dupe for those who want the vibe without the fuss.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Despite its status as a body mist, its richer, more 'perfumey' character with woody and white floral accords makes it suitable for date nights and casual wear, especially for layering. However, its generally weak projection means it's less ideal for formal events or the office unless frequently reapplied, and definitely not for sport.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds elemi and oud, drops datura and woody notes
Where to buy
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