755 community ratings

Oud (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian

2012UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
755 ratings

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets Laotian oud beside saffron and Atlas cedar.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 641 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Philippine elemi

Saffron Singapore patchouli Laotian oud Atlas cedar

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky

What does Oud (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: oud and cedar build a woody, smoky frame, saffron adds a spicy warmth, and Singapore patchouli and Philippine elemi give it a resinous depth. The sweet and floral sides of the accords keep it rounded and oriental rather than harsh.

Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score longevity high. Votes lean towards fall and winter, then spring, with few choosing summer. It is recommended mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters find it more masculine, though some read it as feminine. Penhaligon's The Uncompromising Sohan and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.