Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood Extrait

Description

Oud Silk Mood Extrait de Parfum, launched in 2013, was one of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's earliest oud compositions, and remains one of its gentlest. Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian pairs Bulgarian rose and bergamot with guaiac wood and a light touch of agarwood, creating an oud that reads soft and "silky" rather than smoky or medicinal.

It's a more approachable entry point into oud than most in the category, while still carrying the depth and complexity the Extrait concentration is known for.

Note: not to be confused with Oud Satin Mood, MFK's sweeter, rose-and-vanilla-forward oud, a different fragrance with a similar name.

Scent Character

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

Translation: a gentle, rose-forward oud, soft and silky rather than smoky.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Bergamot, Damascena Rose

Heart: Guaiac Wood

Base: Agarwood (Oud), Papyrus

Performance

At Extrait de Parfum strength, Oud Silk Mood carries the rich, long-lasting wear MFK's Extrait line is known for, while its lighter oud treatment keeps the sillage more restrained than the house's bolder ouds.

Best Occasions & Season

An evening fragrance for fall, winter, and spring. Gentle enough to wear more often than a typical oud allows.

Concentration & Provenance

Extrait de Parfum, created by Francis Kurkdjian for Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Paris, launched in 2013.

Try Before You Commit

New to oud? Ease in with a 1mL sample ($14.99), or try a 5mL ($59.99) or 10mL ($139.99) decant before the full bottle.

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FAQ

Is this the same as Oud Satin Mood? No. Despite the similar name, Oud Silk Mood is a gentler, rose-and-guaiac-wood oud, while Oud Satin Mood is sweeter and vanilla-forward.

Is this a smoky oud? No. It's one of MFK's softest oud interpretations, built to be approachable.

Is there a lighter version? Yes. Oud Silk Mood EDP (also in this catalog) offers the same notes at a lighter concentration.

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