Maison Francis Kurkdjian: an olfactory retrospective in Paris
September 25, 2025
At the Palais de Tokyo, Maison Francis Kurkdjian presents an immersive retrospective of its iconic perfumes, from Aqua Universalis to Baccarat Rouge 540…
Francis Kurkdjian House
Founded in 2009 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, who created Le Male for Jean Paul Gaultier at the age of 26, and his partner Marc Chaya, the house joined LVMH in 2017. Its Baccarat Rouge 540, created for the crystalworks' 250th anniversary, has become one of the world's most coveted fragrances, its amber and saffron trail instantly recognizable. Blending bespoke haute parfumerie, scented laundry detergents, and the essence of Aqua Universalis, Maison Francis Kurkdjian champions a luminous, precise, and distinctly French approach to perfumery.