Oud Silk Mood
“Oud Silk Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a rose, oud composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Oud Silk Mood, launched by Maison Francis Kurkdjian in 2018 and crafted by the brand's namesake perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, is a composition that balances fresh spicy and green top notes with rich woody and floral accords. The fragrance opens with Bulgarian rose and bergamot, which create an initial burst of brightness and freshness. As it evolves, chamomile adds a soothing herbal note before giving way to the deep, smoky warmth of oud and guaiac wood. This interplay between fresh, spicy, and woody elements creates a complex fragrance that is both uplifting and grounding.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
This fragrance blooms slowly, so apply it directly to pulse points and allow at least five minutes for it to settle. The woody base notes take time to develop fully, making this ideal for layering under a jacket or cardigan.
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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About the Brand
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 quiet sophistication of an upscale city apartment where the scent of fresh flowers mixes with the warmth of a well-loved leather armchair.
Fig. 01 — Oud Silk Mood, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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