Oud Silk Mood

MFK's Oud Silk Mood is a gorgeous fragrance but IMHO, you MUST wait for the dry-down! For me, the basenotes and dry-down are what make this fragrance stand out and shine. Even someone like me with limited perfume knowledge can tell this perfume is created with some fine ingredients...oud, rose, papyrus and chamomile...that's about it. Lovely. I warn the opening notes are intense, loud and almost vulgar...rubber, SMOKE & metallic notes jump out of the bottle, onto the skin & through the nose, showing no mercy! After initial application, I thought "Uh oh...oh no...this is gonna make me ill...this is gonna be a SCRUBBER!" All I could smell after initial application was something akin to burnt rubber...oud! Within 10-15 minutes, this EDP exposed its true glory with the longest lasting & loveliest wood (oud), musk-y, dark rose notes I have ever experienced. After 30-60 minutes, I could not stop enjoying the glow of the most gorgeous Bulgarian rose & wood-y oud fragrance I have ever experienced! MY husband kept commenting, "You smell GREAT when you walk by...is that the SAME PERFUME you HAD ON about 1 hour ago??? The SAME one??? Really??? You smell great...nice!" Silage!!! Give the perfume time and delight in the dry-down. This EDP is long lasting and is a beautifully warm, comforting floral (rose) & resinous fragrance. Silage is great & really pleasant. Definitely worthy of a sample try, if you like rose & oud AND you can wait for the dry-down!!!

This is the most perfect classic oud/rose perfume with a twist given by chamomile and papyrus. Leans more feminine, but it is devastating on a man (tested on my husband). The perfume itself opens with a crisp wave of chamomile, bergamot and fresh rose. After ten minutes the rose becomes more pronounced and the guaiac and oud start to appear. On my skin the oud is well present throughout the whole lifespan of the fragrance and not just in the drydown. For the first 4 hours is a blast, but then continues to whisper with 10+ hours longevity. It is glorious in late spring and summer, and a bit more austere in cold weather. I asked the saleslady whether this contains real oud and the answer was “of course”, but I can’t really be sure, since MFK uses both real and synthetic in his creations. Nevertheless, it is elegant and effortless. This is on my top three rose/oud combination, together with Taif Oud by Roja and Coexistence by Xerjoff, with the plus side that Oud Silk Mood is the cheaper of the three. To give the reader the full picture, I own more than 200 perfumes and this is one of the few that immediately made me fell in love directly on the perfume counter!

Oud silk mood, in my opinion, is a smoother, more refined take on the classic Oud Rose combo. When first sprayed I get a stemy green rose and chamomile. It is a surprisingly calming top that has a Parisian elegance to it! In the drydown the rose grows darker, it isn't jammy like in oud satin mood it is more like Serge Lutens La Fille De Berlin deep and seductive! The oud also begins to introduce itself, it is not very barn yard, it's a little smoky and clean. There are also green touches from what I think is the papyrus? The far drydown is linear becoming less and less floral as time goes on. Overall a very elegant and professional scent. I can see this in almost any situation, dressed down or up, at a fancy event or something more casual like work. I wouldn't wear it clubbing but I would on a date. It lasts 7-9 hours on my skin with moderate projection for a couple hours before sitting closer to the skin. Very elegant and classy! Anyone who is a fan of rose and oud should definitely check this out, it isn't ground breaking but it is one of the more refined, luxurious, and literally silky rose oud perfumes I've tried.

I already own MFK Oud Silk Mood Extrait du Parfum. It’s one of my favourite scents created by Francis Kurkdjian; in fact, it’s one of my favourite scents, period! It is so opulent, smooth, radiant, yet invigorating - just a perfect blend of rose, chamomile and oud. Its performance on my skin is out of this world and I always receive tons of compliments whenever I wear it - although some folks complain that it’s too strong. Naturally, I was curious to test Oud Silk Mood EDP. I’m wearing it right now and I’m happy to report that it is still pretty much the same scent. As expected, EDP is somewhat dilluted compared to the Extrait, so the opening is a bit crisper, and the fragrance has lost some of its lush density. Since I’m used to the Extrait, I will not be replacing it with the EDP; but those of you who are new to Oud Silk Mood can easily opt for the EDP, which comes at a slightly lower price point. As expected, its longevity is amazing, while its silage is moderate to strong, so it’s a bit more office-friendly than the unapologetic Extrait.

I've truly fallen in love with this fragrance, which is in the vein of Malone (Oud & Rose) but with a stronger intensity and a more "lemony" rose, then that MFK characteristic touch of refinement. The rose is (in my opinion) one of the most successful as it doesn't veer towards being too heavy or too soapy, and the oud remains very modern, quite restrained (more discreet than the brand's original oud). It doesn't play the card of the imposing male by burdening itself with organic notes or spices. I have other very successful roses (there are probably hundreds), but this one really strikes me as urban, chic, captured when the flower (gourmand and fleshy) radiates its freshness to your nostrils. So... yes, there are many roses, each with its own identity that will lead several people to name the opportune moment as THE fresh morning rose, as they perceive it. Undoubtedly unisex, this rose for men will mark a style leaning towards elegance and a form of seduction, less in a register of overly oriental affirmation.

[Tested on skin] In the opening, it's a fresh, clean coolness and very airy with floral notes, feeling quite feminine. There's also a light, fruity sweetness to it, maintaining that fresh, airy feel. Sillage is moderate-to-strong. Around 30 minutes in, the rose really shines through. It's still clean and airy fresh, but now it feels more unisex, with woodiness and clean musk coming through. It feels like a fresh, summery fragrance for me. It's a subtle and very clean oud, with clean rose and florals, giving off a super fresh and airy (but also watery) vibe. Compared to Satin Mood, this one is much fresher, less or not sweet at all, and has a clean musk that Satin Mood lacks. Sillage becomes moderate after about 2 hours. I like this (EdP) version better than the extrait: while the extrait has basically everything amped up plus some added depth and complexity in the first 1-2 hours, the drydown is nearly the same but with the extrait being stronger and slightly darker with more bitter undertones.

Ok this is what I said a couple of weeks ago after just testing on a paper strip: "For rose to be the top accord it's only faintly present. Lots of oud of course, but those top notes barely pull through. This feels more like a luxe take on the crisp green forest-like perfume with a more feminine presentation. Besides that, Silk Mood is still a beautiful, mature fragrance. Just not for me." But that's my fault for just testing on a paper strip rather than on my skin; I have found in the last week or so that Ouds settle quite well on my skin and wear better than traditional woods, which I enjoy, but I'm growing to love Oud. This feels quite mature and refined, like I have my shit together. And it wears so well. I don't think I could've started my perfume journey with an oud cause it's they are such all consuming notes, but this is the rose tinged, silk blanket I just want to roll around in. Plus it's sexy, I don't have too many scents that make me feel sexy.

Everyone talks about Satin Mood, but where’s the love for Silk Mood? For me, it’s easily the superior out of the two. It takes that classic rose-oud combination and twists it into a bright, airy and refreshing daily wear which is easily signature scent worthy. The rose is very gentle and airy, sweet and dense and yet never becomes overpowering despite dominating the scent profile. The oud is gentle and subtle, the synthetic accord joining guaiac wood in a very smooth manner. Hedione is what makes this scent so addictive, the fresh white floral aspect is incredibly diffusive and gives you that clean linen feel which compliments the somewhat darker notes perfectly. I’m not usually a huge lover of MFK, and even here I don’t think the quality of materials is massively impressive, but I can’t deny that this scent simply smells damn good. It’s nothing flashy or revolutionary, but it’s such a satisfying wear.

I got a sample of this and the Satin Mood the other day, and I realize after a day of wearing both, that to me, Silk Mood is a superior fragrance to Satin. Silk mood is as it's name suggests, silky and flowing, The rose and oud intermingle perfectly without one overpowering the other. Is still heady and quite strong, but not nearly as strong and as someone else described, skanky as the oud in Satin. Satin almost grabs you by the nostrils with a very sharp astringent note that takes quite some time to die down. This fragrance has a wonderful floral rose component which lends to it cutting the harshness of the oud. Rose has such a powerful scent on it's own that it is perfectly capable of complimenting without being overpowered. This combination has a nice blend that reminds me of a cashmere woods note. It is VERY strong and a couple sprays will easily last 8 hours on your skin.

Finally got this one and honestly, Francis nailed it with the Oud line, one better than the other, they're all so good and different enough to have them all in my opinion. This is a powdery rose-oud combo without vanilla but it still has this sweetness which makes it elegant and sexy. I don't like the Extrait because it lacks the smothness that edp has, found the Extrait harsh, dry and too herbal. They're really different from each other. I'm wearing this edp today and tbh it's heavenly and it projects very well for hours, i can constantly smell it which surprises me because i wasn't expecting it to be that strong. Edit : This thing keeps performing on me after 7 hours and god knows my skin swallows every fragrance for breakkfast.

I got a mini roll on of this fragrance from Gus Mayers while Christmas shopping, and immediatly became was obsessed with the scent. I kept that roll on in my makeup bag for over a year only using it on fancy date nights, or whenever I wanted to smell extra sexy/mature. I finally got it for my 19th birthday from my parents and it's my go to for a night out. The smell is feminine, deep, strong, spicy, warm florals. The rose element is not a typical rose it's a deep sultry rose. Strong musk/oud. This fragrance might be too strong for casual every day usage however, it's perfect for a night out (especially if you want everyone to smell you, because this fragrance lasts forever and has amazing silage. I can smell myself all night!

I love the green and rose notes in this. The oud is not too overstated but it has a presence and blends nicely. Very intimate and cozy. This makes me want to curl up and drink tea right now in the winter, but during warmer seasons it has me feeling a very trendy, cool person vibe. Even though oud is such a classic perfume note, this is very modern to me, perhaps it’s something about the fact that it also smells like living plants. The projection and duration is solid but also this is the kind of scent I would mostly wear for myself. If you like other woody/plantlike scents and want an elevated, classically inspired take on those notes, this is highly recommended.

I received a sample of this over a year ago. I really thought I didn't like it. I have several MFK fragrances out of which OUD Satin Mood is one of my favorites. On a whim, I sprayed it on today. I don't know what's changed in a year, whether it's me, my nose, my surroundings, the sample, or all of the above, but today I couldn't stop sniffing it. Actually, I didn't have to put my nose close because the sillage is enormous. I didn't make detailed notes when I tried it, I only have "don't purchase full bottle - don't like" in my comments. Well, now I have to change it to "I'm never going to have any money because I have to purchase a full bottle" :-)

I didn’t grow up around Oud. I didn’t smell it on my father. I don’t know it’s history in perfumes. But I’ve sampled maybe 9 or 10 other Oud fragrances and this is the first one I absolutely love without reservations. I feel it just is so friendly and so smooth and inviting and sensual. It’s the first Oud I’ve thought is 100% not confined to a gender or age group. Just so wonderful. I think many in my age group and background will find this to be quite a more pleasant Oud than they are used to smelling. I’m a 25 yr old white male. Not many of my peers will touch Oud, but finally I feel like I have one that works beautifully with my skin and aura.

This is lovely. I don't understand the obsession around Oud Satin Mood and the "eh" attitude for this one by so many people. Not that Satin is bad. Satin is much more wet, jammy. This one smells more clean, fresh. The oud is very nice, and I love the way it's balanced with the florals and citrus and green. It just is a nice, clean oud fragrance that reminds me of the vibe of Silver Oud or Sahraa Oud or Oud Vert or Oud Bleu. All different fragrances of course, but this has that same kind of clean, crisp, fresh oud feel, with more floral notes. Lovely! 28M American here btw, if you care to hear where this opinion is coming from.

I have tested the sample for a few days and I am feeling kind of frustrated. This perfume is simply heavenly! It is so good but it is way out of my budget. If my wife see it with me, she will kill me without any hesitation. : ) It is fresh, luxurious, strong, super lasting and most importantly it smells like a million bucks. One spray on the chest and one at the back of the neck, you are set for a blissful day sniffing this magical concoction. I've also tried Oud Satin Mood but prefers this one because it is more versatile and slightly more masculine to me nose. 10/10 without any doubt.

To me, I blind bought this fragrance and to be honest, I am shocked I opened the fragrance for the first time and the packaging was amazing although the smell is not really something I think I’d wear in my everyday life. Instantly when I sprayed it, the whole room was filled up in a smell of roses. When I spread it on myself, I gave it some time and then I just got the feeling of roses and lemon. When I gave it more than 30 minutes to wear up on my skin the smell had a touch of oud Not a recommended blind buy. 7/10 Insane longevity

I've smelt cheap synthetic roses before, I've smelt high quality natural roses before but never have I smelled a rose so sensual and silky. It almost doesn't smell like rose which makes it pretty unisex in my book. I can smell the bergamot in the background too doing its bit to support the rose and give it some otherworldly tang. I think this and 724 are my favorites from Maison Kurdijian so far. BR540 never did anything for me but this and 724 do.

I love this! I was so surprised at how gorgeous and rosey it is. It really reminds me of Rose D’Arabie. It has similar elegance, realistic rose, the oud is lighter here though. But this fragrance isn’t heavy so I would wear it as an everyday fragrance. Satin Mood for me is horrible because although it’s sweet and rosey, the oud is extremely barnyard and overpowers (until the drydown). The oud here is perfect to me.

Love this scent SO much. My mom worked for Bloomingdale's when I was growing up, so I have a lot of scent memories from that mid-to-late-90's era and this brings me right back to the men's suits department she worked in. To be clear, I mean this as a compliment! This reads classy, sexy, confident, put together, all the things I love. Not something I'd personally reach for but would love to smell this on my partner.