Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013 · EDP
Oud Silk Mood
Unspecified
Elegant airy oud wrapped in silk-like florals.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Francis Kurkdjian. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Bergamot
Heart notes
the soul- Rose
Base notes
the trail- Oud
- Papyrus
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Smoky, resinous, late-empire.
Textures
- — Charred resin
- — Smoke-stained silk
- — Aged paper
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
Materials
Agarwood · Brass · Persian wool · Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask
Atmosphere
The room
Incense drifting through a marble courtyard at dusk
Weather
The air
Dry desert evening, 22°C, wind from the south
Interior Design
Maximalist Levantine
Carved cedar screens, low brass lamps, kilim on stone floor
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Marrakech at the call to prayer
Also at home in Istanbul, Muscat, Paris.
Literary Match
Pessoa — written by candle in a rented room
The Book of Disquiet — Pessoa · The Garden of the Prophet — Gibran
In one line
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Oud Silk Mood — smoky, resinous, late-empire.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
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Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Oud Silk Mood from skin to room.
