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Francis Kurkdjian
In-House Perfumer at Dior; Co-Founder and Creative Director of Maison Francis Kurkdjian
French (of Armenian descent)Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Parfums Christian Dior
Biography
Francis Kurkdjian is a globally celebrated French perfumer known for his innovative and artistic approach to fragrance creation. He gained fame early in his career with the creation of Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male at just 25 years old. In 2009, he co-founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian, which became a hallmark of luxury niche perfumery. In 2021, Kurkdjian was appointed as the in-house perfumer for Dior, continuing his tradition of crafting iconic fragrances that blend innovation with timeless elegance.
Profile
TitleIn-House Perfumer at Dior; Co-Founder and Creative Director of Maison Francis Kurkdjian
NationalityFrench (of Armenian descent)
Current HouseMaison Francis Kurkdjian, Parfums Christian Dior
Former CompaniesQuest International (now part of Givaudan), Takasago
EducationGraduated from Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et de l'Aromatique Alimentaire (ISIPCA), Versailles, France.
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