Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood EDP

Description

Oud Silk Mood Eau de Parfum, launched in 2018, is the lighter-concentration sibling to Maison Francis Kurkdjian's 2013 Extrait original. Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian keeps the same gentle rose-and-oud pairing, Bulgarian rose and chamomile over guaiac wood and a soft touch of agarwood, at an easier, more everyday strength.

It remains one of the more approachable ouds in the category: genuinely complex, but built to be worn more often than a heavier oud allows.

Scent Character

• Rose/Floral: 35%
• Woody/Oud: 30%
• Citrus (Bergamot): 20%
• Green (Chamomile): 15%

Translation: a gentle, wearable rose-oud, complex but never heavy.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Bulgarian Rose, Chamomile, Bergamot

Heart: Guaiac Wood, Hedione

Base: Agarwood (Oud), Papyrus

Performance

At Eau de Parfum strength, Oud Silk Mood offers good, all-day longevity with a soft, close sillage, noticeably gentler than the Extrait version, and easier to wear more frequently as a result.

Best Occasions & Season

Versatile for fall, winter, and spring, and gentle enough for evening or everyday wear alike.

Concentration & Provenance

Eau de Parfum, created by Francis Kurkdjian for Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Paris, launched in 2018 (original Extrait de Parfum launched 2013).

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FAQ

How does this compare to the Extrait version? Same rose-and-oud pairing, but lighter and softer. Easier to wear for longer stretches or more often.

Is this a smoky oud? No. It's one of MFK's gentlest oud interpretations, built around rose and guaiac wood rather than smoke.

Is it unisex? Yes, marketed and worn by both men and women.

Who created it? Francis Kurkdjian, the house's founder.