Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2018 Extrait

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Oud

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. The fragrance opens with Elemi and Saffron, settles into a heart of Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Oud.

Our verdict on Oud: Acquired

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.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
Oud Extrait bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4%
Floral 3%
Fruity 0%
Green 2%
Sweet 34%
Warm 27%
Woody 23%
Earthy 23%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 5%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Oud
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
99%
Vanilla
91%
Aromatic
84%

Notes

Top Notes

Saffron 54% Elemi 46%

Heart Notes

Vanilla 100%

Base Notes

Oud 65% Patchouli 35%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best 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.

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About

A complex and powerful extrait, Oud by MFK opens with a sharp, almost metallic saffron and elemi, a distinct and polarising kick. This soon mellows into a creamy vanilla heart, softening the initial edge. The drydown unveils a rich, boozy Laotian oud, blended seamlessly with earthy patchouli, creating a dark, smooth, and impressively long-lasting trail. Expect quality ingredients masterfully composed.

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