Francis Kurkdjian

About Francis Kurkdjian

Francis Kurkdjian is a French perfumer of Armenian descent, born in Paris in 1969. He first hoped to be a ballet dancer, then graduated from ISIPCA in 1993 and joined Quest International. At 25 he created Le Male for Jean Paul Gaultier (1995). He opened a bespoke perfume atelier in 2001 and co-founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian with Marc Chaya in 2009. LVMH acquired the house in 2017. In 2021 he became creative director of perfume at a historic Paris couture house.

His best-known scent is Baccarat Rouge 540, first made for Baccarat's 250th anniversary and later released by his own house. It became a bestseller. He also created Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (1999) and co-created Narciso Rodriguez For Her (2003) with Christine Nagel. His house ranges from light scents such as Aqua Universalis (2009) to richer ones such as Oud Satin Mood (2015) and Grand Soir (2016).

Signature creations by Francis Kurkdjian

• Le Male, Jean Paul Gaultier (1995)
• Green Tea, Elizabeth Arden (1999)
• Narciso Rodriguez For Her, Narciso Rodriguez (2003)
• Baccarat Rouge 540, Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2015)
• Oud Satin Mood, Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2015)
• Grand Soir, Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2016)

Perfumes by Francis Kurkdjian available at The Scent Stories®: Burberry Brit Rhythm Floral EDT 90 ml, Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli Essence De Parfum 5 ml, Elie Saab Le Parfum EDP 1.5 ml Official Sample, Elie Saab Le Parfum EDP 10 ml, Elie Saab Le Parfum EDP Intense 7.5 ml Miniature, Elie Saab Le Parfum Eau De Parfum Intense 90 ml.