Maison Francis Kurkdjian at the Palais de Tokyo: 30 years of olfactory creation, in immersion
From October 29th, the Palais de Tokyo is dedicating a sensory retrospective to the Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
Beyond a simple showcase of perfumes, it is a story told in scents : thirty years of creations, intuitions and perfumer's gestures, staged like a contemporary work of art.
A place that makes sense
As an avant-garde space, the Palais de Tokyo offers the ideal setting: raw volumes, controlled lighting, interactive installations.
You see, you listen, you breathe : contemporary art meets niche perfumery.
Icons and olfactory signatures
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Aqua Universalis — Clear, bright, almost textile: an idea of cleanliness and movement.
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Baccarat Rouge 540 — A faceted, mineral and amber sillage that has become a global phenomenon.
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Grand Soir — Amber, vanilla, resins: enveloping warmth and nocturnal elegance.
Each fragrance is presented as a chapter : raw materials, accords, inspirations and emotions.
A multisensory immersion
Olfactory journeys, scenographically designed diffusers, artworks inspired by the notes, labels that decipher top/heart/base notes. We learn to read a perfume, to recognize a material, to feel the architecture of an accord.
A live program
Conferences, introductory workshops (materials, agreements), meetings with experts and artisans. An opportunity to understand the making of luxury : from responsible sourcing to the exacting standards of finishing.
Expertise & commitments
Founded in 2001, the Maison embodies : French craftsmanship quality ingredients, sustainable supply chains where available, and the transmission of skills. An aesthetic of sensitive sustainability, rather than mere effect.
Practical information
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Dates : October 29 → December 15
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Location : Palais de Tokyo, 13 av. du Président-Wilson, 75116 Paris
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Opening hours : daily except Tuesday, 12pm–8pm
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Ticketing : online booking recommended
To feel a work of art, not just to wear it
This retrospective transforms perfume into an artistic language. Whether you're a passionate enthusiast or simply curious, you'll leave with a new understanding of the perfumer's craft: composing the invisible.
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