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Homes sweet homes that have nourished the olfactory memory of Francis Kurkdjian

October 18, 2017 by Editorial Team

Childhood homes rich in memories were the starting point for a new collection of scented candles by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. The heat of a flame will elegantly and slowly reveal the delicate scents of these candles. Maison Francis Kurkdjian unveils “Homes Sweet Homes” collection of scented candles. Francis Kurkdjian, the French contemporary perfumer, businessman and … Read more

Francis Kurkdjian creates new collection of Burberry Bespoke fragrances in varying concentrations. In-store exclusive

July 13, 2017 by Editorial Team

Seven unique scents inspired by the British countryside and personalised for every perfume fan. Burberry Bespoke has been created by renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, under the creative direction of Christopher Bailey. An award-winning master of fragrance creation for over 20 years, Francis is one of the most highly regarded noses in the industry having developed … Read more

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Acquires Maison Francis Kurkdjian

March 21, 2017 by Editorial Team

Maison Francis Kurkdjian — created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya – is emblematic of a new generation of exclusive and atypical fragrance Houses. The House’s fragrance collection is conceived as a “fragrance wardrobe”. Announced back in November 2016, the Maison confirmed it has beed acquired by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The acquisition … Read more

Dare to dance like Margaret Qualley for KENZO World fragrance by Spike Jones

September 1, 2016 by Editorial Team

The stylized eye is an invitation to experience the new Kenzo World fragrance, a world to be explored right from the name printed in Braille on top of the box. Dare to dance like Margaret Qualley and open your senses with the new fragrance KENZO World.

Introduced for the 2013 fall-winter collection, the eye motif has become a symbol of the Japanese brand Kenzo, now transposed into the cinematic codes by The Being John Malkovich director Spike Jones. Spike Jones has shot “KENZO World – The new fragrance“, the perfume advert for Kenzo described as one “the most engaging ads we have had this year.”

Kenzo World is the first feminine olfactory creation conceived by Kenzo creative directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, and signed by famous perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. The bursting energy of the two designers’ fashion vision infuses a dynamic and intoxicating scent while Francis Kurkdjian came with a bold mixing of materials and styles to explore new directions. Designed by Patrick Li, the bottle features black rubber, pink gold and opaline, recalling the mix-and-match of colors and materials that inspire the designers and their collections.

“We loved the interpretation of the eye really informing your world,” says Carol Lim.

The flowery trail of Kenzo World is a surge of energetic scents that unfold in floral bursts, with notes of peony, Egyptian jasmine and Ambroxan, a fairy note that gives the fragrance voluptuous sensuality.

According to Kenzo, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon have created this feminine fragrance for a Kenzo woman who is free, strong and bold, and whose boundless energy is translated in the ad spot. Mixing choreography and performance, the clip follows actress Margaret
Qualley (known for The Nice Guys (2016), The Leftovers (2014) and Palo Alto (2013) on a frenetic and elegant escapade set to a soundtrack with a captivating tempo, showing off the masterful acting talents of the former dancer.

Beauty: the best autumn perfumes

December 25, 2019August 31, 2016 by Editorial Team

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Baccarat Rouge 540 in the iconic Maison Francis Kurkdjian bottle

December 18, 2015 by Editorial Team

Baccarat Rouge 540 is a new addition to the Maison Francis Kurkdjian perfume range. Francis Kurkudjian, invited in 2015 to join the prestigious Comite Colbert, France’s association of 75 luxury brands, announced that the Baccarat Rouge 540 fragrance will become part of its permanent perfume collection, and will be packaged in the perfume house’s bottle.

Last year, 2014, Baccarat house was celebrating its 250th anniversary with Rouge 540 fragrance created by Francis Kurkdjian. Available in a limited and numbered edition of only 250, this woody amber floral fragrance was encapsulated in an exquisite crystal jewel box designed by Georges Chevalier. The Rouge 540 flacon was a monumental crystal spiral weighing 500 grams and comprising 160 facets: 96 on the bottle, 64 on the stopper. The full complement of Baccarat’s expertise is called upon to produce the bottle, including master glassmakers, cutters and gilders. Among the craftsmen four are “Meilleurs Ouvriers de France”(Best Artisans of France), who in addition to the prerequisite perfection, give the bottle the quality of rarity.

540 degrees centigrade is the temperature that molten crystal has to reach in order to produce Baccarat’s hallmark golden red. As the inspiration behind the fragrance, this unique shade of red is the defining factor of one of Baccarat’s many alchemical secrets. Developed in 1847, this well-guarded secret “recipe” is obtained by the gradual fusion of clear crystal and 24-carat gold powder. As a tribute to the illustrious House colour, a red crystal pipette is provided with each bottle to place a few precious drops of this legendary perfume behind the ears.

“I wanted to create a graphic fragrance with a formula that was taut and compact in the extreme,” said Francis Kurkdjian, creator of Rouge 540. “A luminous, dense, transparent and intense fragrance.”

The perfumer made every effort to capture the power and sparkle of the crystal producing process, in all its opulence and precision.

Baccarat Rouge 540 in the iconic Maison Francis Kurkdjian bottle (70ml) will be priced at €195, while the limited numbered edition of 250 in a Baccarat crystal bottle will be available priced at €3,000 (100 ml).