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

Nice perfumes, but literally SCANDALOUS customer service. I ordered 5 or 6 times and sent them around 8-9 emails asking questions. Three items I have not received any answer at all, most of the times they answered it took 3-7 days. Their shipping is one of the worst I have seen, I ordered 7 days ago and still my perfumes are not yet shipped. Only once have they shipped my parcel within 48 hrs, the rest took 5-10 days after payment. Twice they sent me discount codes after a purchase, none of these discount codes were valid and I had to pay full price every purchase. This time was the last time i ordered anything from their factory HQ in Paris, i rather pay the extra 15% boutique prices from their retailer shops in my country. To me this experience have been shocking, because all other nisch / high-end perfume houses I bought perfumes from I had superior customer service, very nice service from all houses but MFK. I wrote them a sour email today to share my feelings that i see their customer service unacceptable, it's actually the worst customer service I ever experienced ever when purchasing online luxury / high-end perfume clothing cosmetics accessories etc

I see why some people may say this is arguably the best from the MFK line. I use to believe Oud Satin Mood Extrait was the best from the line but after getting this in my collection and experiencing this, I just don’t know any more. MFK hits the mark with so many of his fragrances and I’m a huge fan. Oud Extrait is a SMOOTH Oud. Not powdery, Not pungent, Not overly sweet, just smooth. I enjoyed the EDP but it just wasn’t as blended as well as this; they only get similar after the Extrait has damn near disappeared on my skin the next day! Which brings me to the next things, the longevity and the performance. My word, this juice last 24hrs+ on my skin. I sprayed it on at 3pm yesterday, went to sleep, woke up at 6am to workout, took a shower, lotioned up, virtual learned with my kids and I can still smell it at 1pm today! Now thats and Extrait! Projection and Scent trail is masterfully done as with most MFK. It doesn’t scream but it screams when someone enters your bubbled that makes sense. I cannot pick up each note individually, that’s the sign of a well blended fragrance. 10 out of 10 for me easy

I am a bit confused with this perfume. In one hand It is very nice, Well blended, strong but very weareable, bit delicate and very pleasant. It seems to have very good quality ingredients inside... But this is great for being an saffron/vanilla/musk perfume!! One of the bests ive tried... However It doenst seem really an oud perfume. It is true that It has some oud feeling on It but not more than in oud satin mood or oud silk mood...and as It is called just oud It is possible that someone can expect a more intense oud feeling. The oud here is also not medicinal or fecal, what for me is good but for oud lovers could be something bad. I find It very similar to oud wood by Tom Ford... An oud for people Who dont like oud or have not many experience with it. The smell is dry, a bit acid/citrusy, sweet and powdery. I feel very good wearing It. The longevity is great but the projection is just moderate. I find It unisex and weareable at any time. Scent: 8.5 Longevity: 9 Sillage: 7 Quality/price: 6 Versatility: 7.5 Originality: 7 Global: 8.5

I really enjoy this. I know Oud Satin Mood Extrait gets the hype but this is just a good all around frag. It’s a clean, citrus, sweet take. It’s a beginners oud imo. Not animatic or skanky. The oud almost has a chocolaty feel to it. It’s woody. The cedar to me makes it masculine. The typical MFK saffron sweetness with the vanilla keeps it unisex. It’s linear and not groundbreaking but it smells good. That’s what matters. It’s mainly warm spicy. The elemi and saffron stay throughout the life of the wear. I think if someone wants to smell kinda fresh during fall/winter with a twist wears this. Saffron isn’t super leathery only in the very very beginning. I really enjoy this a ton. It isn’t talked about like others in the line but it’s well worth the purchase. Good for first time oud buyers and for long time fragheads that want a slight change from the million rose/oud combos. Great scent trail. Surprisingly pulls compliments too. The vanilla keeps it a bit sexy imo. My fav from the MFK oud line. 9/10

Finally got my nose and this and I have to say Mr Kurkdjian this is a sublime creation, absolutely what I was anticipating, the amped up Oud Extrait I’d hoped for. Essentially there’s nothing new in here except for more being even more luxurious than the EDP. The opening plays around even less but still gives you an almost bright, stinging sharp resinous quality of Elemy, a ton of long lasting and dominant saffron on that loasian oud which keeps coming and coming. Hate to lower the tone here but ( I’m going to anyway), I would equate MFK Oud to an acid trip, just when you’re beginning to get your head around the turbulent first hour or so...the effects just keep coming on stronger and stronger in waves, until the drydown which is mellow and relaxed with any perceived hard edges smoothed away into a blissful landing. I love this fragrance and I’m going to purchase it, although I’ve been saying that about the original since about 2013 but hey.

This is AMAZING. Clearly has the DNA of the original but way better, IMO. The EDP is a light and airy, slightly coniferous, fresh spicy Oud with a medicinal quality to it that I’ve been on the fence with, but there are qualities to it that I really like. This, on the other hand has been an instant love, I’m so glad I decided to pick this up. It’s denser, sexier, and has an underlying sweetness to it that blends incredibly into the composition, balancing out the medicinal value I’ve been having hard time with in the EDP, and the performance is outstanding. Perfect, to be exact. Within this subtle sweetness, I’m picking up nuances of chocolate, like you’d find in Dior Homme Intense. It’s delicious. Perhaps it’s the shared note of ambrette along with the vanilla and patchouli. I just can’t get over how freaking good this smells. Ps. I could repeat verbatim what @gnrattlerjr says below me.

MFK Oud Extrait is very similar to its predecessor, Oud EDP. The main difference is that the Extrait is thicker, spicier and slightly more masculine - while the EDP is completely unisex. Now, as some reviewers have already mentioned, this is not an oud fragrance for hardcore oud lovers who indulge in its loudest, stinkiest varieties. Quite the opposite, this is a very elegant and, shall I say, European take on the oud craze. It's strong but smooth, imposing but clean; no barnyard-stained wellies or smelly armpits here! I could imagine a director of an international corporation wearing this fragrance. As with the rest of the MFK Oud Mood line, Oud Extrait lasts an eternity and fills the room with just one spray. If you already own the EDP, there's no need to invest in the Extrait, since it is not a significant improvement of the EDP - simply because the EDP is perfect as it is!

When I was a child, I used to go to Harrods with my parents quite a lot. I remember seeing schools of these beautiful ladies wearing Islamic burkas, sometimes trimmed with crystals around their hems. My Dad used to tell me that they were Arabian princesses and I was obsessed with the idea. The Women would leave behind them a trail of sweet, 'saffrony' oud clouds. Oud extrait by MFK is the closest thing to that smell as I remember it. This is not a traditional arabian oud that you might smell in a souk in Dubai, but a western 'French' take on that (Classic MFK). It is a powdery slightly slightly animalic oud. My friends and family love this, it smells like whispering wealth. A 9/10 only because personally, the longevity isn't fantastic but it is so beautiful that we can look past that. 'Oud satin mood' is money shouting, 'Oud' extrait is wealth whispering.

Still not an Oud but an "Oh!". This is one of those infrequent, sublime, wow-fragrances. So well blended and artfully crafted it is difficult to pull specific notes (I love Ouds from the East but I'm challenged to call it out by name here) but this has warm/dark and light/airy accords going on simultaneously. A little spice, and a little sweetness. A little herbal, a little aquatic, a little resinous. It snuck up on me as a 10/10 scent. Smiling, sniffing the inside of my elbow -- I must look like a lunatic. This lasts the live-long day with a close but continuous sillage bubble -- superior performance. Three sprays only -- one behind right knee, one on small of back, one inside left elbow. I think this leans masculine, on a gentleman, but perfectly reasonable for a mature, confident, lady in the cooler months.

Oud and saffron. Not too masculine, not too feminine. Eastern but western at the same time. Not exclusive to the day or the night, nor the summer or the winter. Bold, but not overpowering, blended to perfection. A big improvement on the EDP, it starts off with a spicy saffron opening which lasts all throughout, the ambrette, vanilla, and oud give it vibes of Dior Homme Parfum, yet this is something else. It does not have the skankiness of some natural ouds and has been toned down for western noses. Longevity is excellent, not a complete beast like some other MFK extraits, but 12 hours on skin and 3 days on clothing is more than adequate! It projects well with a soothing and warm dry-down. I don't find it animalic whatsoever and I have been using natural ouds for almost 20 years.

Got a couple of testers, For my first couple of wearings, all i got was that overwhelming smell of makeup, lipstick and lots of different perfumes that you get hit hard in The face with when you walk into a cosmetic department/store. And then, after a couple of wearings, I started to percieve it different. Almost going into a candy-like sweetness direction but with The makeup vibe still being present. I am now really enjoying it i must say, just goes to show how your nose adjusts, adapts and change The way that we percieve smells over time. Not sure if it's worth The price, allthough i'm probably going to buy it anyway because i've already started negotiations with myself and if you're a fraghead like me then you know how that's gonna play out..

Oud Extrait – Bold, Enduring, and Distinctive Oud Extrait commands attention from the very first moment—powerful, intense, and unmistakably long-lasting. Its strength is undeniable, leaving a rich, lingering trail that endures well beyond the usual. Many draw comparisons to Herod by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, and it’s easy to see why: both share a luxurious warmth and complexity, though Oud Extrait leans more into deep oud intensity balanced with smoky, resinous facets. For those who favor bold, unapologetic oud fragrances with remarkable longevity, this is a standout. While it may not be for the faint-hearted, it earns a solid 8.5/10 for its craftsmanship and presence.

I love it! To begin with, I was very sceptical to try the Extrait version (and the EdP for this matter), because honestly, oud is Always hit or miss for me (I DON*T like Barney crap style). Oud Extrait is slightly more dense as compared to Oud EDP, both share the same conceptual Picture for me - theatrical elemi. It is a mix of Power/lipstick/old costumes with a whift of something modern. It is a perfect combination of elemi/saffron and ambrette seeds. The oud - if it does exists - is very well in the background. And saffron is very gentle as well. No need to splurge on Extrait as the original EdP is not so different. Totally unisex, can be worn by CEO.

Oh Lord! I can't wait to try this. The original EDP is one of the most interesting oud fragrances ever made. The silk/satin etc... moods were kinda the first extension of this but more rosey or amber like or whatever. With a bit of luck this will stick to the original and be like the harshest (in a good way) saffron opening to divine and precious Laotian oud. To be honest the original is potent enough but in the form of a extrait, I'm thinking it could potentially be mind blowing. For one reason or another I never bought MFK Oud despite my love and praise but this version might tip me over the edge despite it being more expensive more than likely.

I own five fragrances from MFK. This is my second from the Oud line. The extrait is a much smoother with fresh oudy, woody spices, freshness and a sweet valnilla undertone. At first spray, this fragrance seem to be very loud but is settles within 30 minutes. Perfect timing for a musky leather to hovers over your skin. This may be a disappointment to real oud lovers. The extrait allows this woody oud sweet musk last for 8-10 hrs staying very close and personal. It doesn't project very loud but the magic is the silage in closed environments and lets not talk about when you are hugged. Great for cool/cold weather during the evening casual or formal.