Francis Kurkdjian Fragrances Life Story Le Male Baccarat Rouge Perfume Collection Top 10 Perfumes

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👃In today's video:
Discover the fascinating journey of Francis Kurkdjian, the visionary perfumer behind iconic fragrances like Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, Baccarat Rouge 540, Elie Saab Le Parfum, and Dior's modern masterpieces.

In this third episode of my Perfumers Series, we dive deep into the life, career, and creations of Kurkdjian, whose impact on the fragrance world is impossible to ignore. From being the young prodigy behind the best-selling men's scent of the '90s to redefining modern niche perfumery with Maison Francis Kurkdjian, his story is as complex and captivating as his scents.

👃You'll learn:
✨How Francis Kurkdjian came to formulate Jean Paul Gaultier's 90s cultural icon Le Male
✨Why Baccarat Rouge 540 almost never happened
✨Kurkdjian’s artistic roots and how initial knock backs fueled his drive
✨His creative process, early influences, and collaborations with Dior, Elie Saab, Narciso Rodriguez, and more

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:58 What's his name?
1:49 The early years
4:00 Perfumery school
4:50 His first job
5:59 His first perfume (Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male)
10:01 New York
11:53 Wider recognition
15:29 Striking out
16:48 Maison Francis Kurkdjian
20:31 HEVA (Baccarat Rouge 540)
27:50 More designer hits
30:25 LVMH
31:11 Dior calling
33:21 It's tougher for young perfumers

Perfumes mentioned:
Rochas Madame Rochas, YSL Opium, Bvlgari Thé Vert, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDT, EDP, Dior Cologne Blanche, Dior Eau Noire, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis, Elie Saab Le Parfum, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Grand Soir, Gentle Fluidity Gold, Silver, A La Rose (L'eau), Nina Ricci L'Extase, Rose Absolue, Chant D'Extase, Kenzo World, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Lynx Axe Apollo, Burberry My Burberry, Burberry Her, Oud Silk Mood, Lolita Lempicka Lolitaland, Dior J'adore L'or, Dior Miss Dior Parfum, Dior Homme Parfum, Dior Sauvage Eau Forte.

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