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History
APOM, an acronym for "A Part Of Me," is one of the house's founding fragrances from 2009, then split into a gendered pair: APOM pour Femme and APOM pour Homme. In 2024, Francis Kurkdjian merges them into a single unisex water, giving new life to an emblematic signature for whoever loves to share it.
The composition takes the shape of a floral ambery fougere. A luminous top of citrus and bergamot opens onto a soft floral heart led by lavender and orange blossom, then ylang-ylang. The base sets vanilla, white musks and a woody amber accord of cedar and labdanum.
The house paired this reworking with a film made with filmmaker Cyril Teste, and offers APOM as an eau de parfum along with a "Precious Elixirs" discovery set of four 4 ml extraits. That set is an exploration format, not a standalone extrait: it is the eau de parfum that carries the 2024 reworking.
Olfactory pyramid
The house publishes a structured pyramid for the 2024 reworking of APOM. Here are its notes, from bergamot to the woody amber base.
From luminous bergamot to white musks, APOM unfolds a soft floral fougere, backed by a woody amber accord of cedar and labdanum.
Olfactory profile
APOM opens clear and clean: bergamot and citrus give a luminous glow, a fresh entry that signals a fougere rather than an opulent floral.
The heart softens everything: aromatic lavender and orange blossom lay a floral gentleness, which ylang-ylang warms with a sunlit facet. This is where the reworking finds its unisex balance, neither markedly feminine nor markedly masculine.
The base binds it all: vanilla, white musks and a woody amber accord of cedar and labdanum wrap the composition in a discreet warmth. Longevity is good, the sillage soft. A versatile floral fougere, easy to wear day to day or in the evening.
"A Part Of Me, a part of me to share with whoever loves it."Maison Francis Kurkdjian, press kit
Key characteristics
When and where to wear
APOM is a soft, versatile floral fougere. Its citrus clarity and discreet amber base make it an everyday scent, at ease from office to evening, pleasant from spring to autumn.
Wear references
Seasonal fit
| Season | Fit | Critical notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | ★★★★ | The ideal season for this luminous fougere. |
| Summer | ★★★☆ | The citrus top stays fresh. |
| Autumn | ★★★★ | The amber base unfolds well. |
| Winter | ★★★☆ | The floral softness keeps it pleasant. |
Context fit
| Context | Fit | Wear recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Office | ★★★☆ | Soft and clear, never excessive. |
| Everyday | ★★★★ | An easy floral fougere. |
| Evening | ★★★☆ | The amber base gives it presence at night. |
| Formal events | ★★★☆ | Elegant and consensual over dressed wear. |
Similar perfumes
APOM's floral fougere speaks with other fougeres and ambery florals.
| Perfume | House · year | Why it is close |
|---|---|---|
| Fougère Royale | Houbigant · 2010 | The founding fougere, lavender and moss, whose aromatic spirit APOM echoes. |
| Le Beau Parfum | Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015 | A white-flower floral amber from the same house, more sensual. |
| 724 | Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2022 | A clean floral musk, another contemporary reading from the house. |
Common questions
See also
Sources
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian, official press kit (2025) and APOM product page
- franciskurkdjian.com
- Pyramid from the official MFK site (2024 reworking). Lineage with the two 2009 APOMs: house communication, cross-checked with Fragrantica