Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver (1/3)

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Sep '25 (edited) • New Releases & Reviews 📝

This one has a long name, not gonna lie. I’ll just call it MFK GFS for this post. I wanted to wear something clean and fresh today and decided to go with this one. Here’s what I think about GFS:

The opening is pretty nice—fresh, citrusy, with a touch of juicy fruitiness. Juniper and nutmeg were the most prominent for me. The bright freshness settles into a balanced semi-freshness as it dries down. The coriander adds some more spiciness, and I started getting the amber and musk along with it. The musk was the most prominent note for me. Once it had fully dried down, you get a hint of sweetness from vanilla and amber, and the woods take over. Clean, musky, and woody, and it stays like that for a while.

I think the quality and the blend are great. No complaints there. Just by smelling this, you know it’s expensive. It almost smells like a soap used in five-star hotels. It has the soapy aspect but toned down. A well-rounded and unique scent for hotter days.

Performance is not bad: 6–8 hours with around 3 hours of projection. For me, it was a more intimate scent. It doesn’t scream for attention and projects a maximum of about one foot. The fragrance develops differently on clothes and lasts longer there, but it has a slightly synthetic edge.

Price is something I’m not happy about. 70 ml for £185. If my math is correct, that comes out to 33p a spray (just needed an excuse to flaunt my math skills). It’s not that good of a smell for me to drop this much. If it were £100–120, I would be instantly buying but i understand it has the MFK name tag. Maybe I’m biased because I can never see myself spending too much on a freshie. Perhaps a few more wears will help me decide if I like it or not. The performance also doesn’t justify the price. Prada L’Homme is something I can wear that performs and smells better in my opinion. But opinions can change with time. These are my current thoughts.

That being said, I would give it a 7.5/10. Price was a big factor, and performance was a close second. Some notes that were mentioned (pineapple,cedar) were nowhere to be found. But you will smell wealthy and unique so that’s a win. I would recommend trying it before you buy. It’s more suitable for me, over 30s. Best for summer, spring, and office.

What do you think of this fragrance? Let me know some similar smelling frags too.

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