Oud Velvet Mood Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2013

It is quite obvious that Maison Francis Kurkdjian is my favorite brand even before Creed.
While some fragrances from Creed resemble each other, every Kurkdjian scent smells completely different to me, yet without losing the common thread.
However, one can easily lose track of his Oud fragrances or even wonder why there is yet another Oud scent? I believe no one is asking that at Montale;-)!
Once you have thoroughly tested all Kurkdjian Oud fragrances or even wear them regularly, taking a step back creates a complete and "meaningful" picture.
Let's take Silk Mood as the focal point. Slightly sweet Oud with wonderful roses and "bite." Here, the wonderfully beautiful and marvelous "Oud" with its dreamy balsamic saffron and buttery soft Oud, with its already stronger sweetness, forms the bridge to the very sweet and almost endearing Satin Mood, a fragrance that cannot be made more beautiful. The distinctions between them become clearer.
Silk Mood also creates a connection to the sweeter fragrances, but also through its existing bite and depth, to Velvet Mood and Cashmere Mood, which for me are the more rugged Oud and oriental scents from Kurkdjian. Velvet Mood still retains some charm from Silk Mood, including the slight balsamic note of "Oud," a lighter acidity, and I can still faintly recognize the roses in it, even if they are not listed. However, Velvet Mood has significantly more edges and corners than Silk Mood. It also possesses a certain smokiness and a bit more "grime" than all the others. After 2-3 hours, Velvet Mood becomes softer, rounder, silkier...balsamically soft. I see Velvet Mood as a preparation and bridge to Cashmere Mood, which comes across as dark, slightly musty, angular, and distinctly smokier.
When you look at this fragrance line in this way, you can wonderfully recognize the step-by-step development in both directions, with Satin Mood at the sweet end and Cashmere Mood at the rugged and oriental end. A gradual evolution and constant development and refinement of the fragrances. Thus, Kurkdjian should be able to cover and cater to all nuances and preferences of Oud and fragrance lovers.
What a wonderful series, considered as a total work of art!!! Thank you for that.. You truly are a great in the industry for me!