Francis Kurkdjian, who won CaFleureBon's Best of Scent  2012 for his stellar Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud last year, might have been late to the "oud" party and isn't ready to leave. Using rare Laotion Oud he introduces OUD mood a collection of three fragrances that play on glamor, comfort and warmth evoking tactile fabrics.

Velvet mood: The sensation of density and fluidity. Oud meets cinnamon from Ceylan, saffron and Brazilian copahu balm.

Silk Mood: Reminiscent of a soft touch of a petal. Bulgarian rose, blue chamomile from Morocco and papyrus

Cashmere mood: An Oriental fragrance woven like a second skin. enhanced with Moroccan labdanum, Laotian Benjoin and vanilla.

All are extrait de parfum natural sprays. 70 ml/2.4 fl oz  $375 USD

Sold at the brands' stockists and online at www.franciskurkdjian.com as of March 2013.

–Michelyn Camen, Editor In Chief

Sources. MFK UK and USA

Which OUD do you think you will be in the "mood for"?