Apom
Apom (a play on 'a piece of me') opened Kurkdjian's first independent collection and still reads as a thesis statement. Petitgrain and neroli give the opening a Mediterranean citrus freshness that orange blossom then takes into something richer and more complex. Iris in the heart adds a powdery depth that prevents the orange blossom from turning cloying, jasmine threading warmth through the mid-stage. Sandalwood and amber in the base resolve the whole composition into a clean warmth that holds well past six hours.
Why We Carry This
Apom is where Kurkdjian's independent vision started, and it still holds up twenty years later as a demonstration of how orange blossom and iris function together when handled by someone who understands proportion. The petitgrain-sandalwood arc is a quiet masterclass.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant Buds, Magnolia
Heart notes: Rose, Jasmine, Peony, Lily Of The Valley
Base notes: Musk, Ambrette, Cedarwood, Sandalwood
Character
Accords: Floral, Musk, Powdery, Fresh, Woody, Fruity
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
Launched: 2009