Lumière Noire Pour Homme
“Lumière Noire Pour Homme by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a fragrance for men”
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A community favourite — a rose, patchouli composition with a herbal undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2009 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Lumière Noire Pour Homme is a fragrance that embodies the duality of light and darkness. Created by renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, this scent opens with a spicy rose that contrasts with warm patchouli, creating an intriguing tension between freshness and depth. The herbal and woody notes add warmth to the composition, while cinnamon provides a subtle yet distinctive spice. Lumière Noire Pour Homme is not just a fragrance; it's an exploration of contrast and complexity.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to your pulse points and let it develop slowly — the spicy rose will dominate at first before giving way to the warm patchouli and woody base. Best enjoyed in cooler settings, as the cinnamon note can be too assertive in warmer conditions.
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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About the Brand
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.
Designer Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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The story behind the bottle.
The shadowed corners of a dimly lit study, where the rich warmth of spices mingles with the crispness of fresh petals.
Fig. 01 — Lumière Noire Pour Homme, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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