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History
Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Oud appeared in 2012: Francis Kurkdjian approached oud wood as an olfactory giant he says he learned to tame in order to invite it into his palette. He describes it as the prince of Arabian perfumes, born between the sand of the dunes and the starlit night.
In 2018, the house released the extrait de parfum version, more intense and more concentrated. The structure stays faithful: saffron and elemi open, cedar and patchouli form the heart, Laotian oud wood holds the base.
The extrait thickens the sillage and extends the longevity without betraying the original inspiration: a woody, spicy oud, opulent yet legible, both masculine and feminine, presented in the Thousand and One Nights bottle crowned with a golden dome.
Fragrance notes
Here are the notes of Oud Extrait de parfum, from saffron to oud wood.
From leathery saffron to oud wood, the extrait holds a dense woody line, more concentrated than the eau de parfum.
Scent profile
Oud Extrait opens on leathery saffron and resinous elemi gum: from the start, the accord is spicy and dry, without the medicinal edge oud can sometimes take.
The woody heart brings in cedar and patchouli, dry and deep. The extrait concentration thickens this heart, which gains in opulence.
The base sets the Laotian oud, woody and deep rather than animalic, over a discreet amber accord. Longevity is very long, the sillage marked but controlled: an evening oud for the cold season, opulent without being crushing, for moments when you want a wood that lasts.
"A prince of Arabian perfumes, born between the fine sand of the dunes and the starlit night."Maison Francis Kurkdjian, press kit
Key characteristics
When and where to wear
Oud Extrait de parfum is an evening oud for the cold season. Its extrait concentration gives it strong longevity and a marked sillage: it is a scent for highlights, to be dosed with restraint.
How to wear it
Seasonal fit
| Season | Fit | Critical notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | ★★☆☆ | A little dense for shoulder weather. |
| Summer | ★☆☆☆ | Concentrated oud weighs in the heat. |
| Autumn | ★★★★ | The ideal season for this spicy wood. |
| Winter | ★★★★ | Its density unfolds fully. |
Context fit
| Context | Fit | Wear recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Office | ★★☆☆ | Too present in a shared space. |
| Everyday | ★★☆☆ | An extrait kept for highlights. |
| Evening | ★★★★ | Its home ground. |
| Formal events | ★★★★ | A dressed wood, at ease at night. |
Similar perfumes
This extrait's woody oud speaks with other great ouds of niche perfumery.
| Perfume | House · year | Why it is close |
|---|---|---|
| Oud Satin Mood | Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015 | The floral, satiny side of oud according to the house. |
| Oud for Greatness | Initio · 2018 | A saffron-laced, powerful, very diffusive oud. |
| Your Oudhness | Kilian · 2024 | A fresher, peppery oud, another reading of the wood. |
Frequently asked questions
See also
Sources
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian, official press kit (2025) and Oud Extrait de parfum product page
- franciskurkdjian.com
- YouTube, 70: longevity and sillage reading
- YouTube, FragranceView: longevity and sillage reading