Maison Francis Kurkdjian
France · Founded 2009
“The house of Baccarat Rouge 540.”
MFK was founded by Francis Kurkdjian, the perfumer behind Le Mâle (Jean Paul Gaultier) and the winner of the Prix François Coty. The house is best known for Baccarat Rouge 540, a saffron-amber-oud composition that defined a genre and became one of the most-recognized niche fragrances of the late 2010s. LVMH acquired a majority stake in 2017.
Notable Perfumes
- Baccarat Rouge 540
- Grand Soir
- Amyris Homme
- À La Rose
Fragrances in Our Database
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MFK Aqua Celestia
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MFK Aqua Vitae
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