Amyris Femme Extrait de Parfum

Amyris Femme Extrait de Parfum, MFK (Brought, Tester, 70ml. 65 ml. left, 110 USD) Review on October 22, 2024 I am enjoy Orange Blossom note lately and I retest them one by one. Then, I am understanding the charming point of Amyris femme. Francis Kurkdjian, apart from being Fougere Love and Manipulator. He loves Orange Blossom. If you trace back to his older creation. There is few iconic fragrance that highlight Orange Blossom as key highlight. He carried over this DNA, APOM (A Part of Me) also added the Orange Blossom. I retest Amyris Femme yesterday along with my recent acquired "Orangers en Fleurs by Houbigant" and I think Amyris femme key beauty is how he twist Orange Blossom note merge with Fruity accord, woody material and lite amber chemical aroma. Orange Blossom sparkling is merge with Pear note and Madarin. Sparkling and fizzy, and it stays linger on skin, I think he can really prolong the orange blossom in well good manner and it is not cliche, along with quality of material. I think this is really good contender for Orange Blossom lover. I think it hard to make the Orange Blossom dominant fragrance without being heavily covered by Fruity note. Well, I think this is slight miss-leading because this is actually not woody dominant (Amyris) and it goes in other direction comparison to Amyris Femme edp. Plus, even this is extrait version. This is barely last 3-4 hours on my skin. Well, I think this is how orange blossom perform on my skin. I do notice slight Saliva feel when everything settled down, but it is not really brother me. I highly recommend this as Orange Blossom fragrance, and I think this is more inner circle scent of Francis Kurkdjian's creation. I think I can say this is slight niche but easy to use as the same time. The scent lingers and substantial than usual MFK, I am bidding myself who can create Orange Blossom scent better, either Patricia de Nicolai or Francis Kurkdjian. ===== First Impression: "Elegant Femininity" in a bottle, Grace Kelly comes to mind when I first applied this fragrance. It unappealing for first few minutes then Jasmine, gradually build up. Nice, Clean non-Indolic, Cooling. And then follow with Woody note, I can only Assume this is Amyris. It sort of reminds me of Sandalwood. But not as dense, as woodsy, more piney, more softly balsamic. Reminds me of Soft Patchouli fragrance profile. If there is Iris, I believe this is Iris in Floral aspect, no Orris side. Not so long. White Fruity note show up, follow with Amber, Aroma Chemical One. The scent develops as the note suggest and it linear, Concoction way. But damn, this is so Classic. I remember sniff Amyris Femme EDP, MFK and recall Lipstick undertone but in Extrait version, I barely perceive any. This is floral dominant with mild Fruity Support, In a clean way. On the woody base that petty much reminds me of Soft-Patchouli fragrance. But it lightness, Airy aspect really keep me going. I personally think 70ml. is more than enough for this classy, female elegances. If I have to attend any friends' wedding, I would wear this one. You may describe as boring but I think this is truly well blend. Stable. A bit Adulthood (35+), but yeah you understand concept. Score 8/10

The opening almost smells grape-like, at least for a second or two. Then, I get the pear then orange. Underneath all of it is the perfect jasmine people keep raving about, with good reason. The dry-down doesn't have any amber or muskiness to it really, to me-- the florals, fruit and a beautiful iris tone are what lingers. There is a sandalwood note that consists only of the sweet aspects of the wood, to me, and has no traditional masculine feeling to it at all. At the very end of the dry-down there is a soft clean smell. It is really nice throughout its whole journey, in a way that reflects real skill. The overall sense of it is very feminine and friendly, and it seems amazingly well done. If I had to describe it, I would say it is an interpretation of a modern fruity-floral for a sophisticated person. Sometimes it seems fragrances aim to just be beautiful (to have people find them beautiful) but somehow they fall short to me (I know this is very subjective!)- I feel this way about Chloe, for example, or La Vie et Belle. Nothing wrong with those scents and they are nice enough but when I experience them they are more of a photograph of beauty or an interpretation of what it might be like than the actual take-your-breathe away real thing. My feeling about Amyris is it is the undisputable real thing. I just find it quite lovely and special. Edit: I realize I compared this scent to ones that are a fair amount cheaper, so it may be unfair to make that comparison when Amyris probably simply has better ingredients.

I agree 100% with the previous reviewer Vanian about Amyris Femme Extrait being a modern old-school perfume, and also about its similarity to J'adore (the original fragrance from the turn of the millennium, before they diluted it). The main 'culprit' is jasmine, which emerges as the strongest olfactive component of this perfume and actually overpowers both amyris and iris. Don't get me wrong, I'm perfectly fine with that, because I adore jasmine; however, if you happen to have an issue with strong jasmine and white flowers in general, then Amyris Femme Extrait is not your thing. (Btw amyris itself has a fresh-resinous smell, if it makes sense... like a combination of lemony vetiver or verbena and elemi, sort of.) The other listed notes (pear, mandarin blossom, amber etc.) are not so prominent, and they only serve to support and enhance the main composition. As expected from Maison Francis Kurkdjian, the scent is very elegant, classy and wearable; it smells expensive! It is not a powerhouse - I would say that its silage is moderate - but it lasts a long time and creates a beautiful aura around its wearer. Obviously, one could find much cheaper alternatives in the 'elegant jasmine' category on the fragrance market; however, if money is no object, then this is a great investment for a sophisticated, professional, powerful, intelligent woman. I could imagine someone like Dame Anna Wintour or Baroness Michelle Mone wearing this fragrance.

Among huge variety of perfumes it is not easy to find “the one” ❤️ See, choosing the scent, sometimes we are thinking not only about our own taste but also trying to be modern, cool, pleasant for the crowd, unique and fashionable. As for me, I always preferred classy, even vintage fragrances but it’s true, our time needs contemporary heroes, usually people do not appreciate old smells 😃 From other hand the modern perfume fashion is too loud, too challenging, too overwhelming.... “Amyris” found me ☀️ A moon and a sun, modern and vintage, crowd pleaser and self confidence, chic and casual, girl and Queen 👑 Unapologetically long- lasting perfume with great projection and very very delicate but noticeable sillage. Bright, clean and sunny opening but absolutely different in the middle and dry down phase. After 30 min it becomes powdery powdery, a bit sweet, fluffy and soft. In a moment it can remind you of a “Podree” NR, but of course like more quality and thinner version ... miracle 🦋🧚♀️ This perfume is highly recommended to those who want to keep their special vintage taste but still be in step with present, on one wave with fashion and trends! Keep calm and trust Mr. Francis Kurkdjian 😉 Good luck and be inspired 💋

Have you been bored with florals, and tried woody florals only to find them too masculine? This is a woody floral like I've never found before. It's gorgeous. I tried so many things to find something special that wasn't vanilla, fruity, or aldehydic, yet still feel unapologetically feminine yet modern. I tried Roja Elixir & 51. I tried Xerjoff Dama Bianca. I tried Jimmy Choo, Elie Saab, and so many more. I used to be of the mind that things smelled "feminine or masculine," and now realize that was just my associations with common notes used in each. I often wear fragrances marketed towards men if I find it unique and addictive. But on the days that I want to exude a classic interpretation of femininity and still be anything but boring. . . Amyris Extrait. If I had to compare it to anything for reference, it's like if Sarah Jessica Parker's Lovely got an extreme make-over. No sharpness, just crisp floral without being green. No powder. And sweet without being able to identify the source. So, not vanilla, sugar, honey, caramel etc.

This is so pretty! I can understand the comments on being on the mature side or “done before.” That being said, as a 36 year old who’s been sampling a ton of white florals, I don’t feel this is overly mature and it’s easily one of the nicest white florals I’ve smelled. Certainly not worth the price but I like my version from CA perfumes. The pear is not very prominent. It’s just enough to add a touch of sweetness and keep it interesting but not enough to take away from it being a sophisticated primarily floral scent. And I love that the Amyris adds a creaminess that’s refreshingly different from the usual vanilla. The jasmine and mandarin blossom are blended well enough that neither one is obviously distinguishable. This is definitely very different from the original Amyris femme, which is very defined by the lemon blossom and Vetiver. I’m not going to try to deny that this is a tad basic. But goodness is it the very best version of what it is. The florals are balanced and the pear is just right. It feels so classy.

I recently reviewed the EDP version of this and claimed that it starts as pure string burst of citruses. In comparison, the Extrait starts off much softer. I get a lot of juicy sweet pear which I did not in EDP. I can definitely conclude that Extrait is overall more softer and creamier than EDP. And that’s what justify owning both for me. As it dries down more jasmin, iris and orange blossom come through and scent starts to lean more flowery than fruity, but pear is still somewhere in the background and detected. The scent reminds me of jasmine tea. As the time pass by, scent dries down and warms up with amyris-amber base. But don’t get me wrong this is still bright, luminous and quite sparkling perfume. Very well refined and blended to perfection. This is perfect elegant scent for day wear or office setting. It stands well under extreme heat. Performance is well, you get about 8 hours on skin and arm length projection. Love it!

An intense, chic and solid perfume. White flowers are in the foreground, balanced by something woody and a lot of juicy pear. This perfume makes me feel happy. Here in the Netherlands it is cold and gray outside. I long for spring. To the first flowers that come up and the birds that sing. This perfume gives me that feeling. The perfume strongly reminds me of two other fragrances; J'Adore from Dior and Gabrielle from Chanel. As if. As if it were a cousin of theirs who was brought up in a porcelain castle, so chic. But thinking about the two fragrances this one reminds me of also makes me realize that the price for this perfume is unjustifiable. As beautiful as it is.

So I finally compared this to the original Amyris Femme and have concluded that this is quite different With the addition of white florals this takes on more of a vintage vibe. This is also more feminine, soft and powdery. The original is louder with the citrus and woods and also has a sparkling quality which is what makes me prefer it. If you like scents like Chanel No5 and Mademoiselle then you will probably love this. If you still want that ultra feminine rich woman feel without the powderyness go for the original Amyris If the citrus/wood combo reminds you of cleaning products then go for this one. This perfume is fit for a sophisticated woman

Amyris Femme extrait is a beautiful woody white floral. I usually tend to steer away from woody notes because I sometimes find them too masculine on me but this is different. It opens a bit strong but settles into a delicate white floral. It's very feminine and the longevity is great. I was initially going to get the EDP but after smelling a decant, it personally seemed way to similar to Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle. And while i adore CM, i wanted something different but slightly similar or at least had some. I'm happy i got this perfume. I absolutely love this.

This is aromatherapy in a bottle. Such a happy, vibrant smell. I don't want to call it fresh, because in my case it would be an understatement, as fresh smells don't normally sit well on me with very few exceptions. This is a energetic, vibrant, burst-of-life smell. I wouldn't mind having a full bottle, and a body cream. Strong! It does get into my nose on the start quite a bit, so I would spray carefully. You want to move with this smell, be active. It's not a cozy perfume, more for the bright mornings and active days. What a delight!

I finally splurged on a bottle of this after ordering (and using up) samples. The original Amyris Femme has a harsh/ screechy lemon opening that I didn’t love. The Extrait is a well rounded, softer formulation with a beautiful, sweet, woody powdery drydown. This fragrance smells clean, sweet, familiar, and so feminine. It smells expensive, but warm- people want to lean in and hug me whenever I’m wearing it. It’s glorious in warm weather, and never cloying.

It' s an extremely bright and feminine parfume. Dusty Orange blossom (dusty becouse of the beautifule Iris) than later soft jasmine and very vearable voody notes and amyris. Projection is huge (even in a garden party in 32 degrees) and it lasts minimum 12 hours on my skin then days on clothes. I prefer in hot days but I bought it in end of august- I hope there will be hot days in this year. Huge Love and I'm very happy to have a Full Bottle!

I have a sample from MFK. I thought it was a little to old school and too much jasmine in the opening, but the dry down is softer. It has decent sillage and longevity for my skin where most other fragrances disappear. I prefer Amyris Femme which is fresh, light and mood lifting.

It's beautiful, incredibly elegant, somewhat old school. Huge blast of jasmine at first, but it's a clean jasmine, like you're smelling fresh ones. It's also got some greenness in it. This would be great in the late spring and summer.

Elegant and really long lasting scent (I use 2 sprays), very unique for sure. Compliments getter. I have also BR 540, but Amyris is not so sweet- they both are worth every penny :)

Such a lovely elegant parfume. Great for your wedding, romantic holiday, honeymoon, anniversary, romantic birthday dinner. I love this one so much.

A loud parfume. Beautiful opulent feminine with great performance. To me, nothing like tres chere Mizensir. I definitely enjoy AmyrisExtrait.

I had a sample of this and I honestly didn’t know what I felt about it. It’s a sweet, warm, luminous floral, in the same family of Dior’s J’Adore (though they don’t really smell alike, they radiate a similar aura), warm sweet pear and florals, it’s very feminine and very smooth, sophisticated and very very pretty. Much better than J’Adore, it’s more modern and youthful, better quality. It’s nice, it’s not generic, but I don’t love it. When I wore my sample, everyone around me told me how good I smelled. One guy even said this is the best perfume I’ve ever worn (that crushed my soul a little bit lol) and he asked me what it was. They think it suits me and that I should make it my scent (yes, they know I’m a perfume freak and they’re used to smelling all sorts of fragrances on me). That caught me off guard, because they’ve never said that about any other perfume I’ve worn around them and I have over 60 perfumes. They didn’t know that this was just a sample I was trying out, and that I don’t love it lol...I don’t know why I don’t care for it, I feel like it’s abit too sweet and abit too warm for a floral (I love a fresh, dewy floral, OR a sultry, vanillic one). It reminds me of a cold dessert I had at a South-East Asian restaurant, some sort of sweet jelly in coconut milk. Needless to say the sillage was room filling, but far from assaulting, even for a work environment, since people were coming up to me telling me I smelled good. It works in an air-conditioned environment, but I would never wear this outdoors on a warm sunny day.

A friend lent me her bottle to try for a week. Let me tell you about the rollercoaster journey this perfume and I have been on in the past three days! At first spray I was not a fan! It seemed very old fashioned - flowers, grandma handbag, and something a little fecal. After about an hour, however, it turned into the most beautiful, delicate, feminine fragrance! I absolutely adored it, and could not get enough of it for the next 24 hours! The longevity is a beast! The next day I sprayed myself liberally again, fighting against it for an hour to reach that effervescent, fresh floral perfection! It's not woody, it's not musky, just a delicate fragrance of white florals! Amazing! I sprayed myself liberally on the third day as well, and sadly I can barely smell it! So while it is a gorgeous scent, I cannot justify buying the full bottle since I have become anosmic to it in such a short time.