{"title":"Francis Kurkdjian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian was born in France to Armenian parents in 1969. He planned to study ballet but after failing the entrance competition to study at the Paris School of Opera and Dance, he set his sights on perfumery. He studied at ISIPCA in Versailles, graduating in 1993. He later earned a master's degree from the Paris Institute of Luxury Marketing while working as a parfumeur at Quest. Kurkdjian was catapulted into the limelight following the runaway success of Le Male, a fragrance he composed for the house of Jean-Paul Gualtier in 1995 at the age of 26. He has since become one of the most famous and successful parfumeurs in the world, co-founding his own luxury perfume house Maîson Francis Kurkdjian with business partner Marc Chaya and is responsible for the legendary Baccarat Rouge 540.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/beautybanter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeauty Banter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"promesse-de-laube","title":"Promesse de l'Aube • MDCI","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse\u003c\/strong\u003e MDCI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer \u003c\/strong\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fumerie.com\/fragrance-families\/floral\"\u003eFloral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e  bergamot, lemon, mandarin, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e  Promesse de l'Aube was Francis Kurkdjian's first creation for Claude Marchal's MDCI label. Created in 2001, it remains one of the best fragrances in the line and a must-try for fans of classical floral orientals like Guerlain's L'Heure Bleue. Promesse de l'Aube (Promise of the Dawn) opens with a bouquet of citrus and gives way to a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang of the highest quality. As beautiful as the opening of the fragrance is, the true star of Promesse de l'Aube is the beautiful sandalwood note that dominates the base, accented with flourishes of hay-like tonka bean and vanilla. A modern classic and one of the best compositions of the past twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75 ml eau de parfum spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$265.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ml eau de parfum sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$6.00\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MDCI","offers":[{"title":"75 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459398664251,"sku":"120205075","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459398697019,"sku":"120205001","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/8669\/0107\/files\/Promesse-de-laube.jpg?v=1777304023"},{"product_id":"cuir-404","title":"Cuir 404 • Indult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse\u003c\/strong\u003e Indult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\/ 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer \u003c\/strong\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fumerie.com\/fragrance-families\/leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeather\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eitrus accord, clove, bergamot, cardamon, leather accord, pink pepper, suede, cedar, vetiver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e  This is truly a unique take on a classic material. Cuir 404 does not read either new car leather or industrial, oily leather. Instead, perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has taken an inspired approach to his creation that opens with a refreshing brightness leading into soft, textured spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 ml eau de parfum spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$220.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ml eau de parfum sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$6.00\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indult","offers":[{"title":"50 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459401711675,"sku":"220505050","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459401744443,"sku":"220505001","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/8669\/0107\/files\/INDULT_4282.webp?v=1777304038"},{"product_id":"isvaraya","title":"Isvaraya • Indult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse\u003c\/strong\u003e Indult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\/ 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer \u003c\/strong\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fumerie.com\/fragrance-families\/woody-resinous\"\u003eWoody Resinous\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes \u003c\/strong\u003ep\u003cspan\u003eatchouli, Indian plum tree, jasmine, date, oak moss, labdanum, elemi, amber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e Isvaraya is the Hindi word for \"divine\", a perfect description for this exotic jasmine scent that plays between sweet and sensual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 ml eau de parfum spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$220.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ml eau de parfum sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$6.00\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indult","offers":[{"title":"50 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459401777211,"sku":"221005050","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459401809979,"sku":"221005001","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/8669\/0107\/files\/INDULT_4286.webp?v=1777304038"},{"product_id":"manakara","title":"Manakara • Indult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse\u003c\/strong\u003e Indult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\/ 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer \u003c\/strong\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family \u003c\/strong\u003eFruity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fumerie.com\/fragrance-families\/gourmand\"\u003eGourmand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e  Damask pink rose, Bulgarian red rose, lychee from Madagascar, coconut note, candied berry accord, vanilla custard note, musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e  Manakara's allure and beauty are unsettling. A perfect and delicate balance of two olfactive alter egos. The Damascena rose, a precious flower that is only picked at first light in the morning from the heights of the Rose Valley, perfectly combined with the delicious sweet lychee of Madagascar. Then subtly layered with a touch of berry and musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnetic and feminine fragrance is the quintessence of the \"Flower Fruit\" union.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 ml eau de parfum spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$220.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ml eau de parfum sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$6.00\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indult","offers":[{"title":"50 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459412099131,"sku":"221405050","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459412131899,"sku":"221405001","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/8669\/0107\/files\/INDULT_4291_b469c332-e2da-414f-a01c-e02f6dded266.webp?v=1777304103"},{"product_id":"tihota","title":"Tihota • Indult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse\u003c\/strong\u003e Indult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\/ 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer \u003c\/strong\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family \u003c\/strong\u003eClassic Resinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e highest grade Tahitian vanilla, cane sugar, almond milk accord, Tonka bean, white musk, amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e Tihota is a fascinating work of a master perfumer who has perfectly captured the essence of the pure nature of fresh vanilla, harnessing it in such a beautiful way. An exquisite scent of Tahitian vanilla enveloped in sugar cane syrup, nuanced by a touch of white musk, evolving into a magical long-lasting drydown that inspires an obsessive devotion to those who wear it. The result is unique. An unbridled vanilla, sweet, raw and achingly desirable, whose delicious simplicity makes it one of the most coveted vanilla fragrances in haute parfumerie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 ml eau de parfum spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$222.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ml eau de parfum sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$6.00\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indult","offers":[{"title":"50 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459415932987,"sku":"SQ2518208","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459415965755,"sku":"SQ0054712","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/8669\/0107\/files\/INDULT_4273.webp?v=1777304128"},{"product_id":"les-indes-galantes-r4cz6","title":"Enlèvement au Sérai • MDCI","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse\u003c\/strong\u003e MDCI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 (2006)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fumerie.com\/fragrance-families\/floral\"\u003e Floral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e ylang-ylang, mandarin, Italian bergamot, jasmine sambac, tuberose, Turkish rose, wallflower, patchouli, Indian sandalwood, vanilla, Haitian vetiver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cspan\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian had made two earlier attempts to reformulate this classic (hyper retro!), but the result was not satisfying. This time, working with a new supplier, he has access to super high-quality ingredients and the result is both perfectly faithful to the original, with a little twist that makes it a little fresher, and therefore even more desirable.\" - founder of MDCI, Claude Marchal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnlèvement au Sérai was one of Francis Kurkdjian and MDCI's earliest phenomenon, as it captivated those who love retro, dense, and elegant white florals of a bygone era (and equally shocked them when it was discontinued due to ingredient scarcity). This new iteration is their answer to the many requests for its return, as well as a celebration of their ability to build a new version that stands up to the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75 ml eau de parfum spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$265.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 ml eau de parfum sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$6.00\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MDCI","offers":[{"title":"75 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459456172091,"sku":"SQ4676461","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459456204859,"sku":"SQ2288102","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/8669\/0107\/files\/enlevementauserailwebsite.webp?v=1777304260"},{"product_id":"discovery-set-indult","title":"Discovery Set • Indult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse\u003c\/strong\u003e Indult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer \u003c\/strong\u003eFrancois Kurkdjian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e This wonderful Parisian discovery set includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuir 404\u003cbr\u003eIsvaraya\u003cbr\u003eManakara\u003cbr\u003eTihota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 x 3ml eau de parfum spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$45.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indult","offers":[{"title":"4 x 3 ml eau de parfum","offer_id":43459464233019,"sku":"SQ3087530","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/8669\/0107\/files\/indultdisco.webp?v=1777304303"},{"product_id":"promesse-de-laube-48hr2","title":"Promesse de l'Aube • MDCI (Damaged Box)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse\u003c\/strong\u003e MDCI\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer \u003c\/strong\u003eFrancis Kurkdjian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fumerie.com\/fragrance-families\/floral\"\u003eFloral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e  bergamot, lemon, mandarin, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e  Promesse de l'Aube was Francis Kurkdjian's first creation for Claude Marchal's MDCI label. Created in 2001, it remains one of the best fragrances in the line and a must-try for fans of classical floral orientals like Guerlain's L'Heure Bleue. Promesse de l'Aube (Promise of the Dawn) opens with a bouquet of citrus and gives way to a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang of the highest quality. As beautiful as the opening of the fragrance is, the true star of Promesse de l'Aube is the beautiful sandalwood note that dominates the base, accented with flourishes of hay-like tonka bean and vanilla. 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