Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2012 EDT

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Amyris Homme

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Amyris Homme opens with Mandarin and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Amyris, Iris, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Amyris Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This MFK offering is a smooth, sophisticated scent that's ultimately divisive. While many praise its clean, well-blended aroma, others find it unoriginal and overpriced for its often-middling performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
Amyris Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, smooth and inoffensive profile makes it highly suitable for office wear and casual settings, with many reviews highlighting its 'everyday signature' potential. While the gourmand sweetness gives it a date-night appeal, its often-reported moderate projection and longevity make it less ideal for formal situations where a stronger presence is desired, and clearly unsuitable 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.

In standard patch-test panels

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

Amyris Homme opens with a crisp, invigorating burst of mandarin and rosemary, bright and herbaceous. It quickly settles into a creamy heart where a smooth iris blends with subtle nuances of dark chocolate and coconut, lending a sophisticated gourmand touch. The drydown reveals a warm, slightly woody character, anchored by a rich tonka bean with whispers of amyris, creating a polished, almost balsamic finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 1 October

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