Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2012 EDP

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Amyris Femme

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Amyris Femme opens with Lemon Blossom and Orange, settles into a heart of Amyris and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vetiver. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Amyris Femme carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive clean floral, often compared to high-end hairspray, yet adored by many as an elegant, warm-weather signature. Don't blind buy; get it on your skin first as it can go sideways for some.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
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Amyris Femme Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon Blossom55%
Orange45%
Heartas listed
Amyris55%
Iris45%
Baseas listed
Vetiver37%
Musk35%
Amber28%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it perfect for the office, casual wear, and daytime formal events. While elegant enough for dates, it might lack the 'bold' factor some prefer, and its delicate nature means it's not ideal for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A crisp, uplifting opening of lemon blossom and bright orange gives way to a sophisticated heart where powdery iris meets the unique, woody amyris. The drydown settles into a soft, clean blend of vetiver, musk, and amber, creating a polished and subtly enduring aroma that whispers rather than shouts. It's often described as a 'sparkling clean' scent.

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