Oud Velvet Mood

I just reviewed Cashmere, which I liked very much. Velvet has that sharp, medecinal, burning like opening, but then you notice some green notes blended in. One thing Francis Kurkdjian is said to do in his MFK fragrances; that they are like other popular fragrances done with the highest quality notes, and having somewhat, his own twist. Having tried most Amouage fragrances, I think he is copying Interlude Man, or even some Epic Man here. After the opening, Velvet Mood becomes a nice smooth, woody Oud, with some greeness, and spices. But I have Amouage Interlude Man, that is very much like this, with equal quality and better performance. This is not as heavy as Interlude Man, and more wearable. The copahu balm adds a nice nutty quality. I think the Copahu balm makes Velvet Mood special, it's growing on me... Velvet and Cashmere Mood are Eastern Oud fragrances in his Oud Mood series. I think the original is my favorite, then Cashmere. Velvet Mood is smelling moldy now in the drydown, maybe it's the copahu balm. I'm not sure I like it. PS:. I like Velvet Mood better than Cashmere now. In the mid-drydown, Velvet becomes nicer. The safron is light, but adds a nice leathery floral touch, and the copahu balm is very unique and interesting. With Cashmere, it becomes a bit borring from the mid-drydown, becoming more of a Labdanum fragrance, with a sharp oud finish. I read the review of a parfumer below, who is sure the Oud is completely the synthetic variety. I was suspecting that, because it's very sharp and bright, whereas a true Oud is more dense and smooth. My favorite Oud, that is rich and smooth, is Diptyque's Oud Palao. Rating: 8.5/10 God bless. John 3:16

I was (re)introduced to Velvet almost by fate. I was moving to anew state and packing up the house and along with it all of my fragrances. I kept a few decant and samples in my personal bag, one of which was a carded sample of Velvet Mood I received from a friend yrs ago. I'd spray my wrists once a day almost as if I had to because at first I did not like it. Day after day (MFK Samples LAST, love them) until I almost need to spray it once a day to get my Velvet fix. It became almost a closet love for me. It exposes different facets dependent on temperature of air and skin. It is so warm and comforting with heated skin but at the same time unique enough to be a fingerprint. I have so many memories of the cottage we rented as we packed out home for a week to close one half of our life to the next. Satin Mood EDP is my favorite, also discovered on a journey from our old home to our now current oddly enough, followed by Oud Extrait but neither in any way competes with the others. They all offer something very different and down right best in class IMHO. I am an MFK fanboy but for good reason, they operate at the very top of the Perfume World. Velvet Mood will join my collection soon as it has already carries many pivotal memories and a close personal bond. Another great example that REVISITING is the greatest perspective altering force in perfume testing/wearing.

Goes on without to much projection until body heat gets it going. It's a real pleasure to feel the tendrils of scent starting to lift in the minutes after application... Top The Oud and saffron dance together sinuously. Others mentioned an industrial setting, I have experience of a steel mill and it did indeed evoke the smells of raw steel, welding fumes and oil. Mid Industrial vibe recedes and balmy saffron oud takes centre stage, with a little sweetness from cinnamon in support. You can see where this one gets its name here...Very smooth... Drydown Super smooth drydown at 4 hours, and a little stronger than Cashmere at this time. Incredibly radiant, almost hollow. There is something incredibly alluring about the saffron/oud hollow radiance and musky drydown... it's perfectly judged and very satisfying. My favourite from the Oud Mood collection.

Leans feminine. I prefer this to Bacarrat Rouge 540. BR540 smells like lightly scented plastic to me - that is to say it smells of nothing and does not wow me. I don't understand the hype. Oud Velvet Mood OTH smells like lychees and clean freshly dried linens. There some alcohol in the initial spray but that disappears quickly. I smell no Oud or Agarwood which, in this case, is a good thing. There's soapiness in there too which adds to the scent of cleanliness but it's a cleaner kind of soapiness compared to say Dylan Blue for women. Once all of that disappears though the scent devolves into the stereotypical MFK DNA that makes you smell like an old gambler whose favorite haunt are the tables at the local 5 star hotel-cum-casino. Works as an everyday scent. Good for casual setting and in the office.

This is truly amazing. I am not sure if it is for everyone, the oud approach here screams "niche". When I first tried it I just could not get enough of it, I kept smelling myself and what I smell made me feel confident, elegant and happy. Longevity monster, nearly 20 hours on skin and more than 3 days on clothes, really strong staff here. My nose got so addicted to this that I could not wait to find the perfect opportunity to wear this again. Simply awesome. *This review was written after several full wearings of the perfume and not just after smelling this on paper or on wrist.

The majestic, enveloping OUD velvet mood gives the sensation of density and fluidity. Together, cinnamon from Ceylan, saffron and Brazilian copahu balm combine to release spicy oud fragrance that is heavy and plush.This one has a very unique dry down, it has this weird amazing potent rubbery dry down and don't get me wrong the rubber smells very classy and smoky. This one is probably the most hardcore and strongest of his Oud mood line. For fans seeking the trifecta: Woody, warm, and smokey, look no further.

I really enjoy this fragrance I loved Oud and velvet mood might just have pipped it as its a little bolder and less striped back. Unfortunately, I came to the conclusion that I wouldn't wear any of them despite them being lovingly and beautifully crafted and on the whole really well put together. As I mentioned with the original the subtlety of using the right notes to compliment and make the Oud wood shine. I cant get over the fact that they're VERY expensive and I just don't like Oud that much to bother.

A nice woody spicy minimalist Oriental with high quality ingredients. The perfume opens with aromatic notes of saffron and cinnamon and proceeds to a resinous heart composed of Copahu balm and cypriol and settles down into Laotian Oud. This is elegant, nice and well blended but not particularly different from many less expensive Arabian Ouds on the market. But there is no denying it has a beautiful mysterious allure to it. Unisex with moderate to strong projection and sillage and good longevity. Enjoy!

From all the Oud Moods this line offers this one is my favorite. It took me a few times of wearing it to come to appreciate it. One day it clicked and I love it from there on. Full bottle worthy for sure. Not for a day at the park or a picnic...colder weather or controlled AC does seem to bring out what its got to offer...formal occasion perhaps. Ill wear it with a nice button-down and some nice shoes.

Strong cinnamon over a resinous, ambery base with saffron. Of course, there's no actual oud, but it's a lovely perfume, and quite different to the other MFK "ouds". After an hour this is leather. But not Tom Ford leather, this is realistic, worn Moroccan or Italian leather, like a bag bought from a souk that lasts for decades.

a very high quality earthy spicy leather, I would say a mix of Duro and Oud Khôl from Guerlain, FK was at his best when he designed it, it is art in a luxurious bottle, it is very close to Oud Cachmere which is more wearable. this wonder is made for well developed noses, very long lasting 9/10

I am really enjoying this fragrance today and its not as intense as the Satin Mood fragrances. I love this and the first Oud scent of the line and I will also be experiencing the Silk Mood. I have a dated sample so it may not have the oomph that others experienced but I am really enjoying it!

This is the oud I've been searching for. This isn't sharp, stinging, medicinal band aidy, barn yard oud. This is soft, dirty warmth, and, well, a velvety medicinal band aid. Aha moment. Now I get it! This is warm skin in a smoke filled, shadowy room. This is what all the fuss has been about.

Smells like a higher quality and smoother Tom Ford Oud Wood and hints of Tuscan Leather. Guess the saffron is doing the work!

Been wearing it for about 3 days straight...it's just so good..

Francis Kurkdijan is one of those perfumers that you either love or hate usually, which is what initially made this fragrance so odd for me. It's just a solid 'like'. I haven't felt this indifferent to one of his creations since Green Tea... and even that was closer to a 'love' However, while this may seem like an all out attack on this fragrance, it really isn't. This, much like Green Tea, is the type of scent I turn to when I really want something soothing and something I don't have to think about and just feel around me. For the cost, it's criminal... for less, it could be in my wardrobe, no issues. The Oud is nice, it's a little spicey and very warm. Have you tried an oud like this? yes. Does it try to be overly different? I don't think so. Probably intended to be a respectful nod towards middle eastern perfume. Quite a loving, respectful nod. I do quite adore the saffron and cinnamon though. Meticulous blending... just not interesting enough to shell out the big dollars. Coromandel wasn't that interesting either, but that gave me a feeling that this can't. I absolutely adore Kurkdijan and, by default, I still keep returning to this in Mecca Maxima... but other than that, solid like.

It's a different work from other perfumes in the same series, but it reminded me of CN Soul 3-4 minutes after I sprayed the perfume. Of course, I can say that the biggest difference between them is metallic air which is not in "CN Soul". I think it will be easier to explain over Soul. It's like Soul but smells deeper, stronger and metallic. I got bored when I used CN Soul for a long time, it is in my collection with 30 ml in the bottle. I didn't like Velvet too much, but I'll give it another chance in the cold weather of winter. The smell of Velvet at this price made me appreciate Soul once again. Well done Dominique ...

This is a dense, dark, and fluid composition that can easily overpower if you're not prepared. Very similar to Cashmere mood from the same collection but with a huge cinnamon note that lasts throughout the top, middle, and drydown. Not the kind of cinnamon you get from Big Red gum, but real cinnamon that you grate off the bark of a tree. If you don't like cinnamon I suggest trying Cashmere mood, but if you do you'll be rewarded with one of the smoothest developments in this genre. Hmmm, smooth, dense, and pretty fluid...definitely sounds like velvet to me. Mr. K, your nose is witchcraft.

I got this as a sample from MFK. It's different and I like different. Summer heat magnifies this into a herbal bomb. It's fresh and made for cool weather and it works really nice with my jasmine vanilla shower gel. I'm going to try layering with something citrus. On its own I find it pleasant after a few hours.

The following review is really for my notes only, its very brief and leaves out a ton of details. Im just typing something that I remember each by. Im sure I will disrespect someones favorite fragrance too. Suede oud drying into medicinal oud.