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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 citrus amber. A luminous top of citrus and bergamot opens onto a soft floral heart led by lavender and orange blossom. The base sets ylang-ylang, vanilla and white musks.
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.
Fragrance notes
Here are the notes of the 2024 reworking of APOM, from bergamot to the vanilla and musk base.
From luminous bergamot to white musks, APOM unfolds a soft floral amber, backed by a base of ylang-ylang and vanilla.
Scent profile
APOM opens clear and clean: bergamot and citrus give a luminous glow, a fresh entry that signals a clear amber rather than an opulent floral.
The heart softens everything: aromatic lavender and orange blossom lay a floral gentleness. This is where the reworking finds its unisex balance, neither markedly feminine nor markedly masculine.
The base binds it all: ylang-ylang slips in a sunlit facet, while vanilla and white musks wrap the composition in a discreet warmth. Longevity is good, the sillage soft. A versatile floral amber, 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 amber. Its citrus clarity and discreet amber base make it an everyday scent, at ease from office to evening, pleasant from spring to autumn.
How to wear it
Seasonal fit
| Season | Fit | Critical notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | ★★★★ | The ideal season for this luminous amber. |
| 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 amber. |
| Evening | ★★★☆ | The amber base gives it presence at night. |
| Formal events | ★★★☆ | Elegant and consensual over dressed wear. |
Similar perfumes
APOM's floral amber speaks with fougeres and ambery florals.
| Perfume | House · year | Why it is close |
|---|---|---|
| Fougère Royale | Houbigant · 1882 | 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. |
Frequently asked questions
See also
Sources
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian, official press kit (2025) and APOM product page
- franciskurkdjian.com
- essence.com (Kimberly Wilson, 5 septembre 2024): longevity and sillage reading
- marieclaire.co.uk (Rebecca Fearn, 6 mai 2025): longevity and sillage reading
- YouTube, 28: longevity and sillage reading
- YouTube, TroyD247Mall: longevity and sillage reading