Oud Cashmere Mood
“Oud Cashmere Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Oriental fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a amber, oud composition with a vanilla undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2013 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Oud Cashmere Mood is a composition that blends the rich warmth of oud with the softness of vanilla and musk, creating an enveloping aroma. The fragrance opens with a balsamic note, which adds depth to the overall scent before settling into a warm spicy heart. This is where the oud comes into play, adding a distinctively earthy and woody character that contrasts beautifully with the creamy vanilla base. Francis Kurkdjian’s expert hand ensures this unisex creation strikes a balance between opulence and comfort.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply one or two sprays directly on your pulse points. The warm spicy and oud accords will develop over time, so it’s best not to layer too heavily initially. This fragrance is particularly suited for evenings when you want to feel enveloped in warmth and comfort.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Light, radiance, and contemporary French perfumery
Founded by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, the maison is known for transparent, luminous compositions that blend traditional savoir-faire with modern sensibility. Signature use of radiant musks and airy florals defines the house style.
Designer Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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The story behind the bottle.
The cozy luxury of a well-worn cashmere sweater, where the warmth of spices and woody notes intertwine with creamy vanilla to create a comforting cocoon.
Fig. 01 — Oud Cashmere Mood, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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