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Why do Parisiennes swear by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian?

Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the meeting of Francis Kurkdjian, creator of renowned perfumes behind many successes, and Marc Chaya, former partner of Ernst & Young. This founding duo, with complementary talents, imagined a sensual, generous and multi-faceted territory of free expression in which perfume is naturally the hero. In the world of perfume, Francis Kurkdjian holds a prominent place. Nothing predestined him to be a perfumer, but at the age of 13, he discovered this profession when his dreams of a star dancer at the Paris Opera and of a designer collapsed. In the shadows, he signed mythical perfumes such as Le Male, Fleurs du Male and the iconic Madame by Jean Paul Gaultier… Rose Barbare by Guerlain, My Burberry, Kenzo World or Eau Noire by Dior, it's him too. It was not until September 2009, while still working for the biggest brands, that Francis Kurkdjian co-founded his eponymous house with Marc Chaya, who is its President. Success is there, the creations follow one another and the …

How to choose your summer scent?

When summer is (finally) the tip of its nose, we hasten to switch dressing rooms but also… perfume! Discover our tips for choosing the right summer fragrance. With hot summer days (even a heat wave ...) our nose needs fresh and light scents. It is for this reason that we start storing winter perfumes that are a little too heady, woody or heavy in musk, at the back of the cupboard. For those who do not know much, here is the basics. If you are usually a fan of pure perfumes that last a long time, this season, opt for an eau de toilette or a subtle and refreshing eau de parfum.In summer fragrances, there are usually citrus notes of citrus - bergamot , lemon, tangerine, orange, grapefruit… - because these are top notes that evaporate quickly. They are often followed by floral heart notes, easily recognizable: rose, violet, jasmine or orange blossom ... Pear, …