Absolue Pour le Soir
“Absolue Pour le Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Oriental fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a amber, honey composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Francis Kurkdjian launched Absolue Pour le Soir in 2010 as a bold and intense counterpart to his gentler Cologne Pour Le Soir. The fragrance opens with the warm spice of cumin, which contrasts sharply with the honeyed sweetness that follows. At its heart, rose and labdanum create a rich floral-balsamic accord, while vanilla and amber add depth and warmth. This composition is designed for an evening out, capturing the essence of refined sophistication.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points — the warmth of your skin helps bring out the spicy and woody notes. The fragrance builds gradually over an hour, so it’s best not to reapply too soon. It’s perfect for evening wear when its rich accords can truly shine.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Light, radiance, and contemporary French perfumery
Founded by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, the maison is known for transparent, luminous compositions that blend traditional savoir-faire with modern sensibility. Signature use of radiant musks and airy florals defines the house style.
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The story behind the bottle.
The anticipation of a night out, where every layer of scent adds to the excitement and confidence you feel as dusk falls.
Fig. 01 — Absolue Pour le Soir, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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