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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme
Woody amber with spicy vanilla
In the Extrait de Parfum the brand gives its amyris and iris pairing new energy and a woody amber character. Soft, spicy vanilla adds fullness, while mandarin, saffron, cinnamon and tonka bean complete the list of seven, and the bottle holds 70 ml. The brand ties it to the constant energy of Paris and calls it bright, with natural urban elegance.
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The composition
Notes
The house lists its notes without a pyramid.
- Mandarin
- Saffron
- Vanilla
- Amyris
- Cinnamon
- Tonka bean
- Iris
- Character
- Strong
- Concentration
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In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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New energy for a pair
The amyris and iris pairing is the same idea as in the house's Eau de Toilette of this name, but here it is rewritten in amber. Iris keeps its cool, powdery elegance, while the wood turns warmer and the whole scent sounds fuller.
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Soft, spicy vanilla
Vanilla is the addition the brand singles out: soft and spicy, it adds fullness to the woody amber aura. Cinnamon underlines the spice, saffron adds a dry, golden edge, and tonka bean rounds things off with a creamy, almond-like sweetness.
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Paris, in motion
The brand ties the scent to the constant energy of Paris, and the picture is of a bright, urban elegance that comes naturally rather than being dressed up. Mandarin keeps a trace of brightness in the list, so the amber never feels closed or heavy.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Wearing it
An extrait is concentrated, so one or two sprays are enough, on the neck, chest or wrists. The vanilla amber warmth makes it a natural for autumn and winter, for the office on cool days and for evenings in the city. Applying it a little early lets it settle before you step out.
Who it is for
The brand writes it for men, and it suits anyone who wants a woody, ambery perfume with a polished, urban feel. If you like warm spice and vanilla but want it kept tidy and bright, this sits in that space. It is a good fit for city evenings and cooler working days.
Why choose Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait
A clear character: woody amber, spicy vanilla, a city's energy. The brand names every ingredient on its list, and the extrait concentration gives the composition density and staying power without changing its tidy, bright manner.
At a glance
- House
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Perfumer
- Francis Kurkdjian
- Year
- 2019
- Size
- 70 ml
- Family
- Ambery, Woody
- For
- Men
Questions
Frequently asked
How would you describe its character?
Woody and ambery, with soft, spicy vanilla for richness. The brand calls it bright, with a natural urban elegance, and ties it to the energy of Paris.
Is vanilla the main note?
It is the note the brand highlights as adding fullness, but it sits beside mandarin, saffron, cinnamon, tonka bean, amyris and iris. The overall character stays woody amber rather than dessert-like.
Which size is this?
70 ml, in the Extrait de Parfum concentration. That is denser than an eau de toilette, so a spray or two goes a long way.
When should I wear it?
In autumn and winter, for evenings in town or cooler days at work. The warm vanilla and cinnamon suit cold air, less so heat.
The house
About Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was co-founded in 2009 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, and conceives its collection as a fragrance wardrobe: scents to wear according to mood. The house names purity, sophistication, timelessness and a reinvented classicism as its codes, and its product pages explain every key raw material.
- Co-founded in 2009 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya
- Chaya leads the company; Kurkdjian provides the creative vision
- A fragrance wardrobe: scents to wear according to mood
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