Orange blossom absolute
White musk
Ylang-ylang
Cedarwood
Vanilla
Labdanum
True lavender absolute
09/18/2024
Kurai
388 Reviews
Kurai
Helpful Review
3
Sparkling gold
The re-release of APOM came as a surprise to me. I was under the impression that the legend of APOM would slowly fade away from this world, soo I was thrilled to find out this hero is back in the game. But a huge reputation comes with huge expectations. Hopefully the scent is as sparkling and golden as its visual appearance.
APOM has a unique way of combining refreshing and warmer notes. Both orange blossom and ylang-ylang together make up the core floral accord, which is instantly recognizable. The acidity from the orange blossom along with a cool cedar note make it refreshing enough for casual daytime wear. At the same time the huge floral accord boosted by some musk and perhaps a little amber is dramatic enough for a night out.
There is a clear resemblance to APOM Femme Eau de Parfum but there are some differences. The new edition emphasizes the orange blossom over the ylang, making it much fresher and more casual than APOM Femme. It seems Kurkdjian also aimed for a more contemporary character through the addition of some mineral notes and a toned down cedarwood. And while maintaining its overall classical profile, APOM does feel more modern compared to APOM Femme. Also, where the old version is way too dramatic and opulent to wear in the office, this newer one would do just fine.
Whether you are familiar with the older versions or not, APOM is definitely a perfume to look out for if you like a somewhat classical floral-woody. Its floral character is truly unique and its versatility has improved significantly. In my book Kurkdjian has finally scored some credits again, even though this APOM will never reach the 'unicorn' status of its predecessor.
APOM has a unique way of combining refreshing and warmer notes. Both orange blossom and ylang-ylang together make up the core floral accord, which is instantly recognizable. The acidity from the orange blossom along with a cool cedar note make it refreshing enough for casual daytime wear. At the same time the huge floral accord boosted by some musk and perhaps a little amber is dramatic enough for a night out.
There is a clear resemblance to APOM Femme Eau de Parfum but there are some differences. The new edition emphasizes the orange blossom over the ylang, making it much fresher and more casual than APOM Femme. It seems Kurkdjian also aimed for a more contemporary character through the addition of some mineral notes and a toned down cedarwood. And while maintaining its overall classical profile, APOM does feel more modern compared to APOM Femme. Also, where the old version is way too dramatic and opulent to wear in the office, this newer one would do just fine.
Whether you are familiar with the older versions or not, APOM is definitely a perfume to look out for if you like a somewhat classical floral-woody. Its floral character is truly unique and its versatility has improved significantly. In my book Kurkdjian has finally scored some credits again, even though this APOM will never reach the 'unicorn' status of its predecessor.
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