Maison Francis Kurkdjian will launch Aqua Vitae in August. The new spicy and fresh unisex fragrance was inspired by a trip to Formentera…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood, Oud Cashmere Mood & Oud Velvet Mood ~ new fragrances
Maison Francis Kurkdjian will launch three new variations on 2012’s Oud: Oud Silk Mood, Oud Cashmere Mood and Oud Velvet Mood…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Pour Femme & Amyris Femme ~ fragrance reviews
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a “niche” fragrance house that has really grown on me since its debut in 2009. Its fragrances all feel like they were thoughtfully composed with high-quality ingredients, the releases are carefully paced, and the house’s style is focused and consistent. I’ve tried Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s various feminine offerings one by one, and lately I’ve been enjoying the new release Amyris Femme, although it probably hasn’t superseded APOM (“A Piece of Me”) Pour Femme as my personal choice from the line.
According to the Maison Francis Kurkdjian website, APOM Pour Femme is a floral-oriental with notes of orange flower, ylang ylang and cedar wood, “a bit of oneself to leave with others.” I’ve realized that I really do enjoy orange blossom fragrances, as long as they’re not too soapy or too sharp, and APOM has been one of my favorite orange blossom scents since I first tested it. Its floral heart is sunny and sweet — this fragrance was reportedly inspired by a journey to Lebanon, and it does have a Mediterranean feel…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian 754 ~ new fragrance
Maison Francis Kurkdjian will launch 754, a new unisex fragrance celebrating the 111th anniversary of Bergdorf Goodman in New York City…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris ~ new fragrance
French niche line Maison Francis Kurkdjian will launch Amyris, a new fragrance duo dedicated to his sister and named for Amyris, the tree that is the source of elemi balsam…