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Francis Kurkdjian on collaborating with Jean Paul Gaultier, Hedi Slimane and Narciso Rodriguez.
Francis Kurkdjian on collaborating with Jean Paul Gaultier, Hedi Slimane and Narciso Rodriguez.
For more than twenty-five years, Francis Kurkdjian designed perfumes for many brands including Jean Paul Gaultier and Narciso Rodriguez, ...Christian Dior appointed Kurkdjian as its new creative director of perfume for Christian Dior (2021).
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With Sophie Calle, he created 'the scent of money' – that of a dollar bill that’s been handled, thumbed, and passed from hand to hand, for one of her exhibitions.
Francis also set about making scented candles for an exhibition of paintings by Jacques Émile-Blanche, a turn-of-the-century French painter, using only the ingredients available at that time.
Born in Paris, France, on May 14, 1969, Francis Kurkdjian, of Armenian descent, initially pursued an interest in ballet. After an unsuccessful attempt to join the Paris Opera Ballet School in 1983, his long-standing interest in perfumery, which began at the age of thirteen, became his primary focus. He enrolled in ISIPCA, a prestigious perfume school in Versailles, in 1990 and graduated in 1993, subsequently joining Quest International. Kurkdjian furthered his education with a master’s degree from the Paris Institute of Luxury Marketing.
At the age of twenty-six in 1995, Kurkdjian achieved significant recognition with the creation of “Le Male” for Jean Paul Gaultier, a fragrance that became a global bestseller. His early career involved developing scents for major fashion houses, alongside pioneering artistic olfactory installations. In 2001, he established his bespoke fragrance atelier, offering a unique approach to perfumery. His contributions to the industry were acknowledged with the Prix François Coty in 2001 for lifetime achievement and being named “Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres” by the French Government in 2008.
In 2009, Kurkdjian co-founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian with Marc Chaya, a venture that blossomed into a respected niche fragrance brand. A notable creation for his house is “Baccarat Rouge 540,” commissioned by Baccarat in 2013 for their 250th anniversary. Initially a limited edition, its popularity led to its wider release, and it became a worldwide best-selling fragrance. In March 2017, LVMH acquired Maison Francis Kurkdjian. His career continued to evolve with his appointment as the creative director of perfume for Christian Dior in October 2021, marking a significant milestone in his extensive career.
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