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1969
Birth
1983
Failure in the competition to study at the School of Dance, Paris Opera
1985
Decides to become a perfumer
1990
Enters ISIPCA Versailles
1993
Joins Quest International in Paris
Prepares in parallel a masters at the Institut Superieur de Marketing du Luxe
1995
Creates 'Le Male', first perfume for men by Jean Paul Gaultier
Joins Quest International in New York
1999
Returns to Paris
2001
Opens his atelier for 'Custom Fragrances'
2003
First artistic collaboration with Sophie Calle
Meets Marc Chaya in Paris
2006
Creates his first olfactory installation for the 'Versailles Off' festival
2009
Co-founds Maison Francis Kurkdjian with Marc Chaya
- Winner of the François Coty perfumer (Oct 2001)
- Award for the collective body of his creative work
- Cosmetique Magazine's best perfumer of year 2008
- Named Chevalier of Arts and Letters (July 2008)
- WWD Beauty Biz Award, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Breakthrough product of the year Fine Fragrance (2009)
- Cosmetique Lagazine's best niche mixte perfume for Aqua Universalis (June 2010)
Main Fragances:
e Mâle, Fleur du Mâle, Madame, Eau d'Amour (Jean-Paul Gaultier 1995, 2007,2008)
Green Tea (Elisabeth Arden 1999)
Armani Mania (Giorgio Armani 2002)
Iris Nobile (Aqua di Parma 2004)
Rose Barbare (Guerlain 2005)
C'est la fête (Christian Lacroix 2007)
Cologne Blanche y Eau Noire (Dior 2005)
Silver Shadow (Davidoff 2005)
Miss Charming, Lady Vengeance (Juliette Has a Gun 2007)
Rumeur (Lanvin 2006)
For Her, For Him (Narciso Rodriguez 2003, 2007)
L'été et L'Automne (Van Cleef & Arpel 2004)
Versus Time for Pleasures, Jeans couture Glam (Versace 2003)
Kouros Eau d'été, Kouros Cologne Sport (Yves Saint Laurent 2002 2004)
Eau de Toilette. A fragrance that is quite simply luminous, to be used by everyone, everywhere and at all times. An exquisite sense of freshness in an all-purpose Eau de Toilette. Bergamote and Lemon from Sicily - White Bouquet (Lily of the Valley and sweet mock orange) - Light and Musky Wood
Francis KurkdjianExtract de Parfum. An aerial fragrance, at once light an powerful, like gold in the summer. With an exceptional concentration of 40%, it is on a par with a perfume extract. Capped with a golden stopper, a reminder of the light, Aqua Universalis forte is protected by a luxury sliding box.
Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum. A fragrance story sketched between the fine-grained sand of the desert dunes, the fragrant harmattan wind and the star-studded night – an opulent Arabian perfume born from a western sensitivity. Safron - Elemi gum from the Philippines - Oud from Laos - Cedar wood frol the Atlas - Indonesian Patchouli
Francis KurkdjianThe head notes express the exhalations of an enchanting bergamot, enhanced by touches of mandarin of Brazil and California lemon.
MDCIThe general tone is definitely playful and charming: it can best be described as gourmand, délicious and unashamadedly romantic.
MDCIA perfume with a rich and sophisticated trail. The expression of undeniable feminity, confident and divinely sensual.
Juliette Has a GunThe perfume of a virgin witch, docile and provocative, elegant and sensual. At first glance, the miss appears rather innocent. But don't trust your intuition..
Juliette Has a GunEau de Parfum. A floral, woody and luminous fragrance born from the flamboyant encounter between Amyris tree from Jamaica and rare Iris from florence. Californian orange - Jamaican amyris - Florentine iris -Haitian vetiver - musky amber
Francis KurkdjianA luminous eau de toilette, born from the flamboyant encounter between Amyris tree from Jamaica and rare Florentin Iris. Rosemary from Morocco - Sicilian Mandarin - Jamaican Amyris -Florentine Iris - Brazilian Tonka bean absolute - Modern woods
Francis KurkdjianExtract de Parfum. A light, airy fragrance reminiscent of the rustle of silk or the soft touch of a rose petal. Bulgarian rose - Camomille from Marocco- Oud from Laos - Papyrus
Francis KurkdjianMaison Francis Kurkdjian will launch Aqua Vitae pretty soon. Find out Acqua Vitae in our Boutique. The new spicy and fresh unisex fragrance was inspired by a trip to Formentera.The notes include lemon, mandarin, hedione, tonka bean and guaiac wood. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae will be available in 70 or 200 ml Eau de Toilette.
Francis KurkdjianEau de Parun (floral, woody). An ode to Feminity. À la rose is a declaration of love for all women captured in a fragrance. Queen of flowers, the rose knows no boundaries and has inspired those in the creative arts since the dawn of time. Poets, painters, musicians... and perfumers alike. All have sought to capture its aura, its magic and its secrets.
Francis KurkdjianA blend of Putain des Palaces and Dangerous Complicity, a union of temptation and peril. When the Putain des Palaces enters into a Dangerous Complicity, a relationship is born. It is a marriage of mystery, an uneasy merger of hearts and minds and flesh.
Etat Libre d'OrangeEau de Parfum (woody, amber, floral). Baccarat Rouge 540, an eau de parfum born from the encounter between Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Baccarat, as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the iconic crystal house.
Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum (woody, floral, citrusy). The atmosphere of “Petit Matin” is conveyed by the luminous energy of litsea cubeba from Indonesia and lemon from Calabria, the floral softness of hawthorn and lavandin from Provence combined with musky and ambery notes.
Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum. (amber, woody, oriental). The atmosphere of “Grand Soir” is conveyed by the soft vanilla warmth of benzoin from Siam and tonka bean from Brazil, jostled by the deep darkness of cistus labdanum from Spain.
Francis KurkdjianEau de Toilette. Aqua Celestia forms a seamless bond between the blue of the sky and the blue of the sea, forging a path toward absolute serenity. A heavenly freshness tinted with lime, cool mint and blackcurrant, softened by the generous fullness of mimosa blossoms from Provence. A celestial, musk-scented escape.
Francis KurkdjianExtrait de parfum (oriental, woody, floral). Like a shooting star that lights up a desert sky, OUD satin mood Extrait de parfum leaves an enchantingly opulent sillage.
Francis KurkdjianBaccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de parfum intensifies the power and radiance of the three breaths that compose the Eau de parfum without betraying its original inspiration. Born of the perfumer's mastery and timetested wisdom, this Extrait de parfum is, for Francis Kurkdjian, a culmination.
Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum. Gazing at the horizon in an ambiance of absolute serenity, you notice a dazzling space between the blue of the sky and the blue of the sea. It widens to allow a sparkling sun to burst forth, featuring accents of petitgrain and jasmine. Aqua Celestia forte embodies the radiance of a fresh, citrusy fragrance.
Francis KurkdjianMusky Oriental. Same notes, two identities. Working the ingredient to express its full potential and meeting the challenge of composing two different eau de parfum with the same notes: juniper berries, nutmeg, coriander, musks, ambery woods and vanilla. The Gentle Fluidity duo was born of the perfumer’s imagination to offer two distinct olfactory...
Francis KurkdjianEau de Parfum. Woody, Aromatic. Same notes, two identities. Working the ingredient to express its full potential and meeting the challenge of composing two different eau de parfum with the same notes: juniper berries, nutmeg, coriander, musks, ambery woods and vanilla. The Gentle Fluidity duo was born of the perfumer’s imagination to offer two distinct...
Francis KurkdjianFrom the Orient, oud conveys mystery and sensuality. From Laos, its land of origin, it draws purity and refinement. This extrait de parfum interpretation is built on a dream of oud – a supremely elegant, precious and rare natural ingredient. It has wrapped itself in a musk and vanilla accord that releases a harmony of spicy rich aromas. An olfactory...
Francis KurkdjianA light, airy fragrance reminiscent of the rustle of silk or the soft touch of a rose petal. Bulgarian rose - Camomille from Marocco- Oud from Laos - Papyrus
Francis KurkdjianL’Homme À la rose is Francis Kurkdjian’s free interpretation of a rose for men. In the first few seconds, very fresh, green and bursting notes paired with a grapefruit accord and essence of Damask rose from Bulgaria create a sensation of natural vitality.
Francis KurkdjianBergamot from Calabria and the sweetness of a white musk accord are intertwined with an effervescent surge of diaphanous white flowers, such as mock orange and sweet pea. Aqua Universalis Cologne forte embodies the joy of whiteness, radiance, the purity of a breath of fresh, enveloping air.
Francis KurkdjianMandarin from Italy gives bright freshness to the bergamot, leading to a luminouscitrusy and sunny floral scent. Vibrating in unison in a halo of warm light, Aqua Vitae Cologne forte is a pampering eau de parfum whose trail is saturated with sun and sensual musks boosted by sandalwood from India.
Francis KurkdjianThe bergamot becomes tinged with the fruity notes of blackcurrant, mimosa (with its raspberry and blackberry facets), and jasmine (strawberry, apricot and peach accents), before gradually melting into the mellowness of a fruity musky accord. Aqua Celestia Cologne forte releases a bright, crystal-clear aura and offers a flight towards the horizon.
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