Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Extrait

Description

Oud Extrait is Maison Francis Kurkdjian's most concentrated take on oud: a rich, resinous interpretation built around saffron and Laotian oud, deepened with vanilla and patchouli. Composed by house founder Francis Kurkdjian and launched in 2018, it's an elegant, refined reading of a notoriously heavy note.

Scent Character

• Woody (Oud): 35%
• Spicy (Saffron): 25%
• Resinous: 20%
• Sweet (Vanilla): 20%

Translation: A warm, spiced oud that reads luxurious rather than smoky or medicinal, refined, not rugged.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Saffron, Elemi Resin

Heart: Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Atlas Cedar

Base: Laotian Oud, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf

Performance

As an extrait, it performs accordingly: 8–10+ hours of longevity with confident, room-filling sillage, built for cooler weather and evening wear.

Best Occasions & Season

A fall and winter fragrance for evenings and special occasions, where its richness and projection have room to shine.

Concentration & Provenance

Extrait de Parfum, composed by Francis Kurkdjian for Maison Francis Kurkdjian, launched 2018.

Try Before You Commit

Oud is polarizing: try it first. Oud Extrait samples start at $10.99 for 1mL, with 5mL ($53.99) and 10mL ($84.99) options if you want more wear time before deciding on the 70ml bottle ($349.99).

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FAQ

What does Oud Extrait smell like?
A refined, spiced oud: saffron and elemi resin up top, vanilla and cedar at the heart, deep Laotian oud and patchouli underneath.

How is this different from the regular Oud EDP?
Oud Extrait is more concentrated and leans sweeter and more resinous with vanilla; the EDP is drier and spicier with a stronger saffron-patchouli backbone.

How long does it last?
As an extrait, expect 8–10+ hours with strong sillage.

Is oud a beginner-friendly note?
Not always: oud can smell smoky or medicinal to newcomers. We'd recommend a sample first to see how this particular interpretation wears on your skin.