Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Lavender and orange flowers folded into clean cotton at noon.

APOM by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, bottle pictured with its key notes: Orange Blossom, Lavender and Ylang-ylang
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonSpringAutumn

Time of dayDaytimeOffice

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity128 votes

    Most voted: 59%Long lasting

    22%Moderate

  • Sillage140 votes

    Most voted: 46%Strong

    39%Moderate

  • Season285 votes

    Most voted: 30%Spring

    26%Autumn

  • Time of day265 votes

    Most voted: 30%Daytime

    26%Office

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Longevity128 votes

  • Very weak2%2 votes
  • Weak4%5 votes
  • Moderate22%28 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)59%75 votes
  • Eternal14%18 votes

Sillage140 votes

  • Intimate9%12 votes
  • Moderate39%55 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)46%65 votes
  • Enormous6%8 votes

Season285 votes

  • Spring (Most voted)30%85 votes
  • Summer21%60 votes
  • Autumn26%75 votes
  • Winter23%65 votes

Time of day265 votes

  • Daytime (Most voted)30%80 votes
  • Office26%70 votes
  • Evening25%65 votes
  • Night out19%50 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €16.11Was €25.90SAVE 38%
    • Per ml: €5.37/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €107.10Was €237.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €3.57/ml34% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

At 3 sprays a day.

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

  • Hand-decanted from the original bottle

    Decanted by hand from authentic bottles, never diluted.

  • Wear it for days before you commit

    Live with it at work, at night and at the weekend before you buy a full bottle.

  • Just like the full bottle

    A fine-mist atomiser sprays like the original, so it opens, projects and lasts on your skin the way the full bottle does.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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The house

More from Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a French house started in 2009 by the perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, and every perfume here is credited to Kurkdjian himself. The signature is airy warmth: amber, musk and saffron worn light, with rose, orange blossom and bergamot for glow. Baccarat Rouge 540 is the natural starting point, in its original form or the deeper Extrait. Grand Soir is made for the evening, while Petit Matin, fresh citrus and flowers, suits the morning. Gentle Fluidity comes in two versions: Gold, all vanilla and amber, and Silver, aromatic and woody.

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  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood decant

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Frequently asked questions

What does Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM smell like?

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM opens with Orange Blossom. The heart brings Lavender and Ylang-Ylang. It dries down to Amber, Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (59% of votes), and 73% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (46% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it most for spring and autumn, but summer still takes 21% of season votes.

Is Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other seasons, but winter still takes 23% of season votes.

Is Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities wear it day and night alike: 57% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 43% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for the office: the office takes 26% of time-of-day votes, close behind its most-voted time.

Who makes Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM?

APOM is made by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. It was launched in 2024. The concentration is Eau de Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM?

A 10ml decant of Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear at 3 sprays a day. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Maison Francis Kurkdjian perfumes can I try?

Besides Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM, 10ML has Baccarat Rouge 540, Grand Soir and Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait from Maison Francis Kurkdjian, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM decant is filled by hand from an original Maison Francis Kurkdjian bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.