Enlevement au Serail
“Enlevement au Serail by MDCI Parfums is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, white floral composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Enlevement au Serail by MDCI Parfums was launched in 2006 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. This Oriental Floral fragrance opens with a bright mandarin orange and bergamot, which cut through the sweetness of ylang-ylang and jasmine. The heart is anchored by tuberose and rose, creating an opulent floral bouquet that is both alluring and captivating. As it settles into its base notes, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, and vanilla provide a warm, earthy depth that lingers on the skin.
Composition & Character
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The Soul
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Foundation
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Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Enlevement au Serail to pulse points for the best longevity. The initial citrus notes dissipate within two hours but allow the floral heart and woody base to take center stage. This fragrance is best suited for nighttime wear when its rich, warm 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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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet sophistication of an evening spent in a dimly lit room filled with rich florals and warm spices, where every note whispers secrets.
Fig. 01 — Enlevement au Serail, MDCI Parfums
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