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History
The Amyris duo, launched in 2012, rests on a single material declined twice: the meeting of amyris resin and iris rhizome, treated feminine as an eau de parfum and masculine as an eau de toilette. One idea, two temperatures.
Amyris homme pushes that meeting toward woody aromatic: mandarin and rosemary give a bright, herbal opening, saffron and iris dress the amyris at the heart, and cedar and tonka bean close on a warm woody base.
The tonka bean absolute warms the whole with an almondy softness without turning it gourmand: Amyris homme stays a sober, clean wood, conceived as an urban men's scent, versatile from day to evening.
Olfactory pyramid
The house publishes the structure of Amyris homme on its official site. Here are its notes, from mandarin to the cedar and tonka base.
From bright mandarin to a cedar and tonka base, Amyris homme holds a dry woody line, warmed by an almondy softness.
Olfactory profile
Amyris homme opens fresh and aromatic: mandarin brings a bright citrus, rosemary adds an herbal facet that sets the tone, more sober and masculine than the duo's feminine half.
The heart dresses the amyris: saffron lays down a dry, slightly leathery spice, iris brings its powdery root, and the soft wood of amyris ties it together. It is a woody, discreet heart, without effect.
The base sets dry cedar and tonka bean: it is the almondy softness of tonka that warms the wood and gives it its comfort. Longevity is fair for an eau de toilette, the sillage measured: an urban woody aromatic, versatile, easy to wear every day.
"The masculine counterpart of Amyris, where amyris resin and iris turn into a woody aromatic warmed by tonka bean."Maison Francis Kurkdjian, press kit
Key characteristics
When and where to wear
Amyris homme is an urban, versatile woody aromatic. Its sobriety and almondy softness make it an everyday scent, from office to evening, pleasant from shoulder season to winter when you want a clean wood rather than a powerful sillage.
Wear references
Seasonal fit
| Season | Fit | Critical notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | ★★★☆ | Rosemary and mandarin are at ease here. |
| Summer | ★★★☆ | The aromatic freshness holds in the heat. |
| Autumn | ★★★★ | The ideal season for this dry, warm wood. |
| Winter | ★★★☆ | Tonka bean gives it a fine footing in the cold. |
Context fit
| Context | Fit | Wear recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Office | ★★★★ | Sober and clean, perfect in a shared space. |
| Everyday | ★★★★ | Its home ground. |
| Evening | ★★★☆ | The tonka base gives it presence at night. |
| Formal events | ★★★☆ | A sober masculine elegance, more urban than formal. |
Similar perfumes
Amyris homme's woody aromatic speaks with its feminine counterpart and with other masculine, iris-tinged woods.
| Perfume | House · year | Why it is close |
|---|---|---|
| Amyris femme | Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012 | The feminine half of the duo, a fruity floral around the same amyris. |
| Encre Noire | Lalique · 2006 | A dark woody vetiver, the same masculine sobriety. |
| Iris Silver Mist | Serge Lutens · 1994 | A cold, earthy iris, the root pushed to the extreme. |
Common questions
See also
Sources
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian, official press kit (2025) and Amyris homme product page
- franciskurkdjian.com
- Pyramid from the official MFK site. Year (2012): Fragrantica, cross-checked with the house communication