Oud Extrait de Parfum

The first time I tried this fragrance, I didn't realize how extraordinary it was. I sensed, as have other reviewers, a sort of soft-spicy chlorine-vanilla accord that took me by surprise because it didn't bear any resemblance to other ouds I've sampled. But then, I couldn't stop smelling it. Oud Extrait unfolds unlike any other scent I've encountered, and somehow manages to become increasingly rich and intoxicating as it develops. The first sniff smelled like summer afternoons by the pool as a teenager: chlorinated water drying on sun-washed skin, somehow both clean and musky, solar warmth and sweaty body heat. The vanilla and saffron work marvelously together without occluding or overwhelming one another; they are responsible for that smooth, airy sweetness that is neither cool nor warm, yet somehow both. Then comes the most delicate dance of spices: subtle oud and cedar—if this were a color it would be dusky blue, between cobalt and indigo—and woody resin, but only as the tender trace of incense smoke. I think that the magic element here might be the ambrette; it doesn't come off as synthetic to me, but maybe a bit medicinal. I suspect this is where that slightly alkaline note comes from. It's honestly the last thing I'd expect to work well with the other accords in Oud Extrait, but it really does, and is a total stroke of genius. Substitute rose, and this would be a fluffy attar. Substitute a citrus and you have something close to an aquatic-woody citrus. This, though, is olfactory gossamer: saltwater taffy relieved of its sugar, the light of early evening distilled into liquid form. A sublime little potion, genderless and all-season, suitable for night or day. 10/10 EDIT 15/06/2020: I had a minor epiphany tonight that made me reconsider something I said in my original review, which I fully stand behind otherwise (indeed, my love for OE remains as strong as ever). Some backstory is necessary, however: this afternoon, for the first time ever, I made paella from scratch. I love cooking and baking and have turned to these pastimes often recently in the face of the isolation and darkness seemingly coming at us from all sides (with glimmers of hope as well, thankfully!). This was also my first time interacting with raw saffron as well, one of the most precious and enchanting spices. Curious about the taste of this magical little filament, this dried stamen of history incarnate, I popped a single dried stem in my mouth. Right away, I recognized it: that sweetly medicinal, alkaline-sunshine burst of flavor, the gustatory equivalent of an olfactory presence I'd already known—here, in Oud Extrait by MFK. I realized right away that it wasn't the ambrette I'd been smelling and which had been evoking the strongest sense memory in me, but the saffron! There must be a mega dose in this formulation, more than in any other perfume I've smelled. It plays beautifully with the almost mineralic oud and sweet vanilla, but is stronger than both of them. I can't help but feel that this makes this fragrance all the more exquisite, and all the more cherished. I feel like I'm falling in love all over again!

Embellishing upon the structural backbone of his original oud fragrance, Kurkdjian adds a new accord of vegetal musk (Ambrettolide) and vanilla. Both accompany the signature ingredient of extremely rare and exceptionally pure oud from Laos. Other notes from the original include spicy saffron, resinous elemi gum from the Phillipines, warm cedar wood from Morocco, and earthy patchouli from Indonesia. With the addition of Ambrettolide and vanilla accord, the composition is offered a gentle sweetness, a subtle fruitiness while still conveying the unadulterated beauty of the original version. The effect is cozy, comforting and similar to receiving a warm embrace. 'OUD Extrait de parfum' still carries with it a dry quality (no citrus, no florals) which is the signature of the original "eau de parfum", seemingly a reflection of the arid desert sands from which it was inspired. The scent of oud still remains at center stage within the composition (if not more pronounced in this version), exalted by the constellation fragrant notes surrounding it yet never overshadowed. Capturing the mystery of the Orient, with 'OUD Extrait de parfum' Mr. Kurkdjian has yet again created an oud-centric fragrance for the ages. For those who fell in love with his original 'OUD', you will not be disappointed in this new interpretation. The two newly added notes (vegetal musk and vanilla accord) do not distract from the central focus of oud's mysticism and enchantment, but rather embellish it. As an "extrait de parfum" concentration, longevity is at its highest. Both sillage and projection are adequate, but for the most part the fragrance yields closely to the skin. Those who come within arms length of the wearer will be blessed to behold this narcotic scent. For me the drydown is the most superb iteration of the scent, as one can truly appreciate the delicate nuances of the oud as it reflects off of facets of creamy vanilla and fragrant musk. Both men and women alike can certainly adorn themselves with this versatile scent, as it does not lean heavily masculine or feminine. Traditionally I've always reserved oud fragrances for the cooler months of autumn and winter, given the heavy and at times dark nature of oud's scent. 'OUD Extrait de parfum', however, feels wearable year round thanks to the gentle playfulness imparted by the vanilla accord. Its delicate sweetness gives an airy lightness to the composition which seems suitable to nighttime wearings in the heat and humidity of the summer months. If you've never experienced oud firsthand before, 'OUD Extrait de parfum' seems like a great place to start. Read my complete reviews at my personal blog

I've had this one now for about two months and I'm so excited to have some cooler weather that I can actually get to wear this stuff in. At the opening this has a very slight rose note that I definitely pick up on, but one that doesn't steal the show either. It's not a jammy, sweet, red rose but more of a fluffy, light, airy, pink or white rose. The opposite of indolic is the best way to describe the rose that I pick up. Others below have mentioned it as well. But once the slight floral tinge settles down then the most amazing, opulent, buttery smooth Oud takes center stage supported by saffron and elemi and let me tell you, it is amazing, beautiful, and silky smooth yet powerful and masculine at the same time! This one definitely leans masculine though I could possibly see an older woman in very formal attire pulling this one off, or a heavily gothic chick who is definitely introverted yet doesn't mind having all eyes on her. However I would definitely say sample first if you are a female, but if you like Oud Wood and then this is definitely blind buy material. Now that I think about it, it may be the ambrette that adds the floral note that I get at the opening. It's known to have that effect, especially with higher concentrations. This fragrance is the epitome of a smooth, silky, buttery fragrance with outstanding longevity and projection. It smells like class and sophistication, and money! 10/10 for me. NOTE: It's kind of funny to think about it now but when I first ordered this stuff I received MFK Oud Satin Mood by a mistake on the sellers part. I was outrageously pissed off when I found out what happened. Nevermind that it normally goes for $80-$100 more per bottle than Oud Extrait, it wasn't what I wanted and I wasn't not happy about it. After getting online and ordering the actual fragrance I had wanted in the first place I actually started to spend some time with Oud Satin Mood Extrait, and OMG what a fragrance!!!!! It might lean slightly feminine to some or even most people but I think that the Oud and vanilla combo along with the violet bring in just the right amount of masculinity and darkness. It's now in my top three favorite fragrances and it's possibly my absolute favorite fragrance! If you want to smell something truly amazing then get your nose on that stuff ASAP because who knows how long it'll be around before it's either discontinued or reformulated.

Lovely fragrance! The elemi and oud combination is excellent! Woody, spicy, warm and slightly fresh. Animalic without being dirty. The opening is a citrusy oud, slightly fresh because of the elemi, which is creamy, fresh, citrusy and a little bit spicy. If i put my nose close in the frist seconds I get a petrol vibe and violet leaves note. The saffron note comes right after giving it a spicer and a little dry facet to the fragrance. The more it goes in the drydown, the citrusy note from elemi fades and saffron + vanillla becomes stronger along with oud as a main note. In the background I get some smoky, metalic, earthy notes, some leather too. Also there are some powdery notes from top to bottom, I'm pretty sure they use Iris too. Also some rose note which isn't listed is there. The performance is excellent, I get easily 10H of longevity with a sillage that goes strong for 2 hours and a moderate for another 2. This is an oud fragrance that I could easily wear in summer nights, but not oversprayed. Very elegant, but also it goes well with a casual outfit. edit: actually the performance is even better after a few wears, Idk why. Used ~3.5 sprays at 7:30 (7AM) and at 17:30 (5:30PM) went to GYM, it smelled quite strong and radiated, had to wash it because was too strong for me and probably for others too. It was still a skin scent after the gym shower

I had a sample of this for many years, but the name was completely gone from the label. So I had no idea what it was. I only knew it was an MFK fragrance. The fragrance completely dried out after all these years and left a dark, gooey substance in the sample vial. When I was clearing out my samples and smelled the sprayer. I instantly got hooked. I remember ordering a sample of all MFK Oud fragrances, so it had to be one of this line. I first thought it was Oud EdP and ordered a sample, but it was not. So I just ordered samples the whole line (that was still available) and finally found it. I am totally addicted. This is quite a bit different from the EdP version. The EdP is dry, airy, clean, woody and professional. The extrait is thick, heavy, semi-sweet, little bit dirty, sexy, loud, while still being classy and expensive-smelling. The EdP is much much easier to wear and more linear, which indirectly makes it less interesting for the real fraghead. I have been living off samples up until now. I will probably buy a bottle, when I get my next paycheck. Scent: 9/10 Projection: 10/10 Sillage: 10/10 Longevity: 10/10 (12h+ on skin) Versatility 6/10 (Only for cold days) Uniqueness: 9/10 Price/performance: 7/10 (Very expensive) Total: 8.5