Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances Oud Satin Mood a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Satin Mood
- Oud Satin Mood
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Which Should You Buy?
An opulent, enveloping rose-oud that drapes you in velvet and gold. This is not for the timid - it’s a show-stopping, ultra-luxurious scent that commands attention and leaves a haunting, unforgettable trail.
Oud Satin Mood dupes MFK's rose-and-oud showpiece - the double-rose heart is genuinely close to the original's velvety character, but the dupe's vanilla-amber finish is noticeably lighter than the real thing's silky, long-wearing satin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Intensely rich, warm, and resinous with prominent oud, rose, and amber, this fragrance excels in fall and winter where its opulence and power shine. Its sweetness and density can be overwhelming in heat, but it works well in cool spring evenings.
Occasions
A statement scent best for formal events and special evenings, where its luxurious sillage and depth make an impression. Its boldness and lushness can be too much for the office or casual wear.
Seasons
A silky rose-oud oriental best suited to cool weather and evening wear.
Occasions
Elegant and sensual - suited to dates and formal occasions rather than everyday casual wear.
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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Amber, Oud, Rose
Without caramel and cedar
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