After composing Jean Paul Gaultier’s bestseller Le Male at the age of 25, Francis Kurkdjian, a graduate of ISIPCA, created his bespoke perfume workshop in 2000 without ever ceasing to put his know-how and sensitivity at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Jean Paul Gaultier, Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano) or some of the most legendary houses (Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain or Saint Laurent). In 2009 he co-founded his eponymous house with Marc Chaya, and in 2017 the company joined the LVMH Group. In 2021, he was appointed Creative Director of Perfumes for Parfums Christian Dior. Francis Kurkdjian was nominated Chevalier des Arts et Lettres in 2008. His perfumes have been awarded numerous international prizes.