Francis Kurkdjian
French-Armenian · b. 1969
Signature
Bright, sweet, and structurally simple — compositions that read as a single accord.
Francis Kurkdjian is the founder of Maison Francis Kurkdjian and the nose behind Baccarat Rouge 540 — one of the most influential fragrances of the 2010s. Before founding his own house he was a freelance perfumer at Quest International, where he created Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle at age 25. He is now the creative director of Christian Dior Parfums (appointed 2021) while his eponymous house continues under LVMH.
Notable Creations
- Baccarat Rouge 540
- Le Mâle
- Grand Soir
- Amyris Homme
Fragrances in Our Database
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum
Jean Paul Gaultier
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
Jean Paul Gaultier
MFK Aqua Celestia
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
MFK Aqua Vitae
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme
Jean Paul Gaultier
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