Oud

Description Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud, created by founder-perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and launched in 2012, is a rich, amber-woody interpretation of the ancient oud tradition built around agarwood sourced from Laos. Saffron and elemi open with a golden, spiced sparkle, moving into a cedarwood heart, before settling into a smooth, warm base of oud and patchouli. This listing is the full-size "Tester" bottle: identical juice, without retail packaging. Scent Character Woody: 60% Spicy: 20% Fresh: 20% Translation: a smooth, warm oud-and-cedar scent lifted by golden saffron, sensual and refined rather than sharp or medicinal, a modern, wearable take on traditional oud. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Saffron, Elemi Heart: Cedarwood Base: Oud (Agarwood), Patchouli Performance As a rich, resin-and-wood-forward Eau de Parfum, Oud delivers strong performance. Reviewers typically report 8+ hours of wear with moderate-to-strong sillage that stays warm and woody rather than sharp. Best Occasions & Season Its warm, woody-spicy character is best suited to fall and winter, and to evening occasions where a rich, sophisticated scent is welcome. Concentration & Provenance Eau de Parfum. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, founder and perfumer of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, released in 2012, using agarwood sourced from Laos. This is a "Tester", the same formula and bottle as retail stock, sold without outer packaging at a lower price. 100% Authentic Every Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrance at Venba is verified for authenticity, never diluted. We've fulfilled 200,000+ orders with a 4.9★ rating on Trustpilot, offer free U.S. shipping on orders over $100, and back every purchase with hassle-free returns. FAQ What is a "Tester" bottle? A full-size, genuine bottle identical to retail stock, sold without the branded outer box, same fragrance, same longevity, lower price. What does it smell like? A smooth, woody-spicy blend of saffron and cedarwood over a rich oud-and-patchouli base. Warm and refined rather than sharp or smoky. Where does the oud come from? Francis Kurkdjian sources the agarwood from Laos for this composition. Is it unisex? Yes.