№ 01Selected
Le Mâle (Jean Paul Gaultier)
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PU · Perfumer№ df1e50
— Perfumer dossier · French —
Co-founder/Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Francis Kurkdjian
“Innovative, captivating, precision-driven.”
France 1994-PresentActive
Fragrances
276
Career
1994—
Houses
08
Awards
01
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— 01 · Biography · editor’s notes —
The journey of Francis Kurkdjian.
Opening chapter
iscover the masterful creations of French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, renowned for his innovative and captivating scent architectures.
02 · Formation
Born near Paris in 1969, Francis Kurkdjian pursued an early interest in fragrance creation, eventually training as a perfumer. He rose to prominence at the age of 25 with the creation of a landmark scent for a distinguished French couturier. This early success established his reputation for crafting distinctive and commercially successful perfumes, leading to numerous collaborations with prestigious brands across the beauty industry.
03 · Practice
In 2001, Kurkdjian established an atelier for custom fragrance commissions, demonstrating his mastery of bespoke perfumery. Concurrently, he became known for his innovative artistic installations exploring scent beyond traditional applications. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Maison Francis Kurkdjian in 2009, a fragrance house that has since introduced several iconic and widely acclaimed perfumes, solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary perfumery.
— Purone curation —
“Innovative, captivating, precision-driven.”
Education & training
Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et de l'Aromatique Alimentaire (ISIPCA) - graduated in 1993.
02 · Career
Timeline.
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Acqua di Parma
03 · Recognition
Awards & honours.
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Francis Kurkdjian was awarded the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2008, recognizing his significant contributions to perfumery. His creation 'Le Mâle' for Jean Paul Gaultier became a worldwide bestseller and had a significant impact on the industry. He also successfully opened a bespoke perfume atelier in 2001, breaking new ground in the democratization of perfume, and co-founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian in 2009, a house recognized for its blend of traditional and modern perfumery.
07 · Selected
Notable works.
№ 02Selected
Baccarat Rouge 540
№ 03Selected
Aqua Universalis