New Collection
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
*Odes to Dawn + Dusk
written Sarah Arendts
In the labyrinth of Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s artistic vision, Paris is the soul-stirring muse behind the brand’s most iconic fragrances, Petit Matin and Grand Soir. Conceived in 2016 by the master perfumer himself, Francis Kurkdjian, these fragrances are vivid narratives capturing the city’s ephemeral beauty from the break of dawn to the depths of dusk.
“Grand Soir takes the stage, embodying the intoxicating allure of Paris as evening unfolds.”
Petit Matin kicks off the olfactory journey with a burst of musky, citrus freshness that mirrors the pristine glow of Paris at daybreak. Imagine wandering through the silent streets, the city awash in a golden light, with the promise of adventure lingering in the air. This scent encapsulates that moment, blending notes of orange blossom, litsea cubeba, and lavender with a musky base of AmbroxanTM to create a fragrance that’s all about the joyous anticipation of a new day.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Grand Soir
As the day fades, Grand Soir takes the stage, embodying the intoxicating allure of Paris as evening unfolds. It’s an amber, woody concoction that evokes the sensation of the city’s vibrant nightlife, its streets buzzing with endless possibilities. The initial notes of cistus labdanum, paired with lavender and cinnamon leaf, gradually give way to a warm, vanilla-amber base, enveloping the wearer in a sensuous embrace. It’s a scent that’s not just worn; it’s experienced, inviting you into the night with a promise of mysteries waiting to be unraveled.
Both, Petit Matin and Grand Soir are olfactory monuments to the moments that define the rhythm of Parisian life.
Through these creations, Maison Francis Kurkdjian offers an intimate glimpse into the city’s dual nature – its capacity for serene mornings and its penchant for enigmatic evenings. Each fragrance tells a story of time and place, capturing the essence of Parisian elegance and the transient beauty of everyday moments.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Petit Matin
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Petit Matin + Grand Soir
Maison Francis Kurkdjian challenges the wearer to see Paris in a new light—to find beauty in the fleeting moments, from the first light of dawn to the allure of twilight.
all images
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, 2024