Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood, released in 2013, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood: oud, warm spicy and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
Focuses on the dry, woody, and medicinal facets of oud, evoking a similar dark and sophisticated atmosphere without the heavy sweetness.
It shares its oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,241 community ratings.
Shares a similar heavy-hitting oud profile with spicy undertones, providing a bold and long-lasting presence reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its leather, amber and oud accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 164 community ratings.
Offers a softer, more approachable take on the amber and balsamic themes found in the reference, leaning into a smooth, woody finish.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and leather accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 986 community ratings.
A complex, spicy, and resinous composition that sits in the same family, emphasizing warm amber and balsamic notes.
It shares its warm spicy, oud and amber accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 967 community ratings.
Captures the deep, resinous warmth and spicy saffron character of the original, offering a similarly intense and balsamic experience.
It shares its warm spicy, oud and cinnamon accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood, lasts about 2h against 8h and carries 1 community ratings.
Montale Dark Aoud, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood.
Montale Dark Aoud, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood.
The Dua Brand Velvet Midnight, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Montale Dark Aoud saves you about $375 a year against Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Montale Dark Aoud (8.1h), Montale Aoud Legend (8.1h) and CoSTUME NATIONAL Soul (8.0h) — 3 of 5.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-01.