The Perfume Library

Kurky (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Kurky Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets fruity notes against vanilla, sandalwood and white musk. The fruity notes lead and, together with the vanilla, give it a sweet, creamy build. Sandalwood and white musk wrap that sweetness in a powdery softness, and the accords also carry a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and lean towards leisure and daily wear. Half of the voters read it as feminine, and many call it modern. Pierre Guillaume Dialogue with Venus and Oriflame Divine Sensual have a close profile.

Aqua Celestia Forte

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte is a fresh, citrusy and floral unisex scent, with green and aquatic touches that suit spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes are almost level, so it reads comfortably either way. The notes read as one whole: key lime and Italian petitgrain bring a bright citrus, and English peppermint keeps it cool. Egyptian jasmine and Provençal mimosa add floral softness, blackcurrant bud adds a green, fruity edge, and musk leaves a creamy base.

féminin Pluriel (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it is worn mostly for daily life, leisure and work. Voters mostly find its character feminine. The scent reads as one floral, powdery whole. Egyptian jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and Grasse rose lead, with Florentine iris adding the powder and orange blossom a creamy sweetness. Indonesian patchouli and vetiver stay in the background and ground the flowers lightly, while fruity and fresh accords keep it from feeling heavy.

Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a floral heart and green, aquatic shading. Calabrian bergamot and fruity notes give it a bright start, while blackcurrant bud adds a green edge to that freshness. French mimosa absolute and Egyptian jasmine absolute carry the floral side, and musk keeps it soft and clean underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions chosen most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte and Yves Rocher Naturelle have a close profile.

Cologne Pour Le Soir

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour Le Soir is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built on Bulgarian and Persian rose honey with Siam benzoin and frankincense absolute; it has been discontinued. The warm sweetness of rose honey leads, while benzoin and frankincense ground it in a resinous, smoky base. Gourmand and spicy accords meet woody, powdery and faintly leathery touches, giving a heavy, oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and favour evenings and nights out. Votes split almost evenly between masculine and feminine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir and LM Parfums Ambre Muscadin have a close profile.

Oud Cashmere Mood

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Cashmere Mood is a sweet, resinous unisex scent built on Laotian oud, Siam benzoin and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Laotian oud, Siam benzoin, Moroccan labdanum and vanilla form the core. Sweetness leads throughout, with spicy and woody accords keeping it in check. Earthy, smoky and leathery tones, plus a faint animal edge, darken its oriental character. Most voters pick it for winter and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Voters read it as more masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Ahjaar Ivory Pearl and Stéphane Humbert Lucas Ô Hira have a close profile.

Absolue Pour le Matin (2010)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour le Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and leisure hours; it has been discontinued. Sicilian lemon and bergamot make up the bright side of the scent. Neroli and violet add a soft, slightly powdery floral note, while white thyme and lavender bring a green, spicy edge that keeps it dry and clean. The creamy accord rounds off the sharpness of the citrus. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading the occasions. Feminine votes edge ahead on character, though masculine votes are close behind. Rochas Moustache Original 1949 and Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I have a close profile.

Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte

6.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits comfortably at the office without filling the room. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though plenty call it masculine. The scent is fresh and citrusy: Italian mandarin orange and Italian bergamot lead, softened by floral notes and a solar note. Musk and Indian sandalwood leave a sweet, creamy base. Carner Bo-Bo and Prada Paradoxe Virtual Flower have a close profile.

Aqua Vitae

7.0

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae is a unisex scent that pairs bright citrus freshness with a soft, sweet and powdery warmth. It wears close to the skin: longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays polite rather than loud. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn and winter well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Voters split almost evenly between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Sicilian mandarin orange and Calabrian lemon give it a bright, green-tinged freshness. Vanilla absolute and two kinds of tonka bean sweeten it and add a creamy softness, while gaiac wood leaves a faint woody trace and hedione keeps the whole thing light and airy.

Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte

6.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on Calabrian bergamot and Bulgarian rose, softened by sweet pea and white musk. Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Some voters read it as masculine and others as feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. The citrus and aquatic side leads, with bergamot keeping the first impression bright. Rose and sweet pea add a gentle floral note, and mock-orange rounds it out. White musk settles everything onto a clean, powdery base. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis (Eau de Toilette) and 724 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Lumière Noire Femme (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Femme Eau de Parfum pairs Bulgarian rose, narcissus and Indonesian patchouli with spices, giving a floral, sweet and woody scent for evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Most pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it is chosen most often for nights out and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine, while some call it classic. The notes read as a single whole rather than in stages. Bulgarian rose and narcissus form a floral backbone, and the spices add warmth. Patchouli pulls it toward the earthy, woody side, and the overall impression is sweet, powdery and oriental. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire Homme and Montale Rose Night have a close profile.

Oud Velvet Mood (2013)

7.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood is a spicy, woody unisex scent built around Ceylonese cinnamon, saffron and Laotian oud, and it has been discontinued. Cinnamon and saffron give it a warm, spicy start, copaiba balsam adds a soft resinous note, and the oud lays down an earthy, smoky, slightly leathery base. The oriental character runs throughout, and the notes read as one blend rather than separate layers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out. Though unisex, about half of voters find it masculine.

Ciel de Gum

7.8

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Ciel de Gum is a floral, sweet fragrance with a powdery, creamy, gourmand warmth, and it reads as feminine. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in leisure and daily wear. It has been discontinued. Jasmine carries the floral side, while vanilla and amber sweeten and soften it. Pink pepper adds a spicy edge. Woody and oriental accords build a warm, powdery base. Gaultier² and L'Ambre Vanille have a close profile.

Cologne Pour Le Matin

7.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour Le Matin is a fresh, citrusy and lightly floral unisex scent that suits daytime wear in warm weather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot set a bright, airy citrus base. Provençal lavender and Moroccan white thyme pull it toward green and slightly spicy, while Tunisian neroli adds a soft, powdery, creamy floral touch, with sweetness kept in the background.

L'eau À la Rose

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'eau À la Rose is a fresh, floral rose with a light sweetness, made for women and easy to wear day to day. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. Most voters read it as feminine. As a whole it smells of fresh, watery rose. Bulgarian damask rose and May rose absolute lead, peony softens the floral side, lychee adds a fruity sweetness and musk sits underneath as a clean base. The citrus accord keeps it light. Zara Coral Peony and Afnan Perfumes La Fleur Bouquet have a close profile.

Amyris Femme (2019) (Extrait de Parfum)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Absolue Pour le Soir (2024)

7.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2024

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour le Soir (2024) is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built on amber, labdanum and vanilla, with cumin and rose honey on top. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out; summer and daytime wear stay in the background. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it is made as a unisex scent. The resinous, woody warmth of amber and labdanum dominates. Vanilla and rose honey add a sweet, gourmand softness, while cumin brings a spicy, slightly animalic edge. The oriental character runs throughout. Givenchy Ambre Tigré and Jo Malone Amber Labdanum have a close profile.

Le Beau Parfum

7.4

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs a green lightness with creamy sweetness, and it suits spring and summer days best. Ylang-ylang, tuberose, orange blossom absolute and Jasminum grandiflorum together form a white-floral heart. The sweet, creamy side dominates, the green and fresh accords lighten it, and a powdery softness rounds it out. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring first, then summer and fall, and it fits leisure, daily wear and evenings about equally. It reads mostly feminine. Gucci Bloom Profumo di Fiori and Prada La Femme L'Eau have a close profile.

APOM pour Femme (Extrait de Parfum)

8.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM pour Femme Extrait de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent softened by a powdery, creamy base, and it reads as feminine. Ylang-ylang and Tunisian orange blossom carry a floral, fruity sweetness, while cedarwood gives it a woody frame. A spicy touch sits at the edges, and the powdery, creamy side rounds everything off. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate, and close to half of the voters call it feminine. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, and it suits daily wear as well as evenings and the office. It has been discontinued. Perfumes with a close profile include Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Femme (Eau de Parfum) and Naomi Jon Taboo.

754

7.5

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian 754 is a fresh, floral and lightly powdery unisex scent built around freesia, lemon and lily of the valley. Lemon gives it a bright citrus lift, while freesia and lily of the valley carry it into a green, floral register. Sweet pea adds a touch of sweetness, and Indian sandalwood sits behind as a soft, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Voters lean towards a feminine character. Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora have a close profile.

Reflets d'ambre

7.6

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Reflets d'ambre is a unisex scent built on pink pepper, patchouli, labdanum and vanilla, with a resinous, spicy warmth over a floral and sweet core. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters point to evenings and nights out, with some also choosing leisure time and business wear. It reads unisex rather than leaning to one gender. It opens with pink pepper, which adds a light spiciness. In the heart, hedione and Jasminum grandiflorum give a floral frame. The base of patchouli, labdanum and vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy, oriental sweetness. Byredo Slow Dance and Carolina Herrera Amber Desire have a close profile.

Lumière Noire pour Femme (Extrait de Parfum)

8.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Floral · Green · Sweet

Extrait de Parfum

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Lumière Noire pour Femme Extrait de Parfum is a warm, spicy feminine scent that sets rose against cumin, pimento and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine. Rose, narcissus and vanilla absolute build a floral-sweet base, while cumin and pimento sharpen it with spicy warmth. Patchouli and musk add a woody, earthy depth. Green, animal and resinous tones sit among the accords, giving it a dark, oriental character.

Cologne Pour le Soir (2026)

7.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2026

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour le Soir is a sweet, resinous and spicy floral that works as a unisex scent. Honey and vanilla carry the sweetness, while benzoin and labdanum add a resinous warmth. Rose holds the floral side, cumin brings a spicy edge, and tonka bean softens everything into a powdery finish. The animal accord stays in the background but gives the scent some depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat these as rough indications. As the name suggests, it suits evening wear and sits comfortably on anyone. Sama Ambar Yaar and Buchoed Rosa Nigra have a close profile.

Cologne Pour le Matin (2026)

7.2

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour le Matin is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent, where lemon brightness meets the green, spicy edge of thyme and rosemary, softened by a powdery floral touch. Its longevity is rated weak and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin and reads as a light presence. Voters point to daily wear, leisure and the office, with sport and nights out trailing behind. It sits comfortably on both men and women. The notes read as one whole: lemon, thyme and rosemary keep the first impression green and crisp, while violet and orange blossom pull it towards a floral, slightly sweet tone. Powdery and woody notes soften the finish and give it a calm, quiet base.