Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud EDP

Description

Oud is Maison Francis Kurkdjian's original 2012 tribute to the precious resin: a modern, refined take on traditional Arabian perfumery built around rare Laotian oud. Composed by house founder Francis Kurkdjian, it pairs saffron and elemi with cedar and patchouli for a spicy, ambery woods composition.

Scent Character

• Woody (Oud/Cedar): 35%
• Spicy (Saffron): 30%
• Earthy (Patchouli): 20%
• Resinous (Elemi): 15%

Translation: A spicy, woody oud that leans dry and resinous rather than sweet, closer to traditional Arabian oud perfumery than a Western gourmand interpretation.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Saffron, Philippine Elemi

Heart: Atlas Cedar

Base: Laotian Oud, Singapore Patchouli

Performance

A strong performer: reviewers consistently report 8+ hours of longevity with heavy, room-filling sillage, one of MFK's more assertive fragrances.

Best Occasions & Season

Built for fall and winter evenings and night-out occasions where its spicy, woody projection has room to breathe.

Concentration & Provenance

Eau de Parfum, composed by Francis Kurkdjian for Maison Francis Kurkdjian, launched 2012.

Try Before You Commit

Given how assertive this oud wears, sampling first is worth it. Try a 1mL sample for $11.99, a 5mL for $49.99, or a 10mL for $84.99 before committing to the 70ml bottle at $249.97.

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FAQ

What does Oud EDP smell like?
A spicy, resinous oud: saffron and elemi up top, cedar at the heart, deep Laotian oud and patchouli at the base.

How does it compare to Oud Extrait?
The EDP is drier and spicier; Oud Extrait is more concentrated and leans sweeter with added vanilla.

How long does it last?
Very well. Most wearers report 8+ hours with strong sillage.

Is this a unisex fragrance?
Yes, though its spicy woody character reads more traditionally masculine.