Oud Extrait de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Extrait de Parfum is the purest, most concentrated expression of oud in this prestigious house's collection. Released in 2018 as an Extrait for both men and women, this fragrance strips away any unnecessary decoration and lets the oud speak for itself with remarkable clarity and power.

The opening is rich and immediate. Saffron, one of the world's most precious spices, greets you with its warm, slightly metallic, honeyed quality.

Elemi resin adds a fresh, citrusy brightness with subtle peppery undertones that keeps the saffron from feeling too heavy. Together, these two top notes create an opening that feels both luxurious and alive.

The heart is where the fragrance begins its descent into deeper territory. Vanilla provides a sweet, creamy quality that softens and enriches everything around it.

Ambrette, or musk mallow seed, adds a clean, musky warmth with a slightly floral character that feels natural and elegant. Atlas cedar brings dry, structured woodiness that begins to foreshadow the oud-heavy base.

The base is the heart of this creation. Laotian oud, considered among the finest in the world, is presented in its full complexity, woody, slightly smoky, with animalic undertones and a depth that seems to go on forever.

Indonesian patchouli leaf adds dark, earthy richness that supports the oud without competing with it. Together, they create a base that is both powerful and refined.

With dominant accords of oud, warm spicy, woody, vanilla, and aromatic, this Extrait is a serious oud fragrance for serious oud lovers. The prominent metallic and balsamic qualities add interesting facets that keep the composition from being one-dimensional.

It lasts exceptionally long on skin and projects with authority. This is not an everyday fragrance but rather one reserved for special moments when you want to wear something truly extraordinary.