He set his mind at the tender age of 15 to become a perfumer, and for the past twenty years he has channelled his passion, determination and devotion into perfume
Francis Kurkdjian is eminent perfumer in the fragrance industry, and has designed over 40 fragrances for luxury and fashion brands including Le Mâle for Jean Paul Gaultier, Cologne for Dior, Kouros for Yves Saint Laurent, Rose Barbare for Guerlain, and Le Parfume for Elie Saab, Maison Francis Kurkdjian is not just a house for scent, but also a house of creation.
Francis Kurkdjian has raised the bar for perfumers in the industry by earning unattainable accolades veterans could only dream of such as the Prix François Coty for his lifetime achievements and the honour of being knighted ‘‘Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres’’ by the French Ministry of Culture.
Fragrances by Francis Kurkdjian:
OUD Satin Mood
This luscious fragrance conveys the desire to bring a shimmering Orient to life. You’ll want to wrap it around you, lose yourself in the depth of the moment and suspend time.
Oud Satin is complete with natural oud from Laos, rose essence from Bulgaria, rose absolute from Turkey, benzoin from Siam, as well as violet and vanilla accord.
Retail Price: 70ML, AED 1,200.00
Velvet Mood
Oud – woody – spicy
The majestic, enveloping Velvet oud gives the sensation of density and fluidity. Together, cinnamon from Ceylan, saffron and Brazilian copahu balm combine to release the fragrance of the oud.
Retail Price: 70ML, AED 1650.00
Cashmere Mood
Oud – woody – oriental
This Oriental fragrance is woven with all the gentleness of a “second skin”, soft and balmy. The Oud is enhanced with Moroccan labdanum, Laotian benzoin and vanilla.
Retail Price: 70ML, AED 1650.00
