Mandarin OrangeOpens with
Lily-of-the-ValleyHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Sold as unisex
Coloratura
A sunlit conservatory where the crispness of citrus mingles with the delicate blossoms of lily-of-the-valley and peony, enveloped in a subtle warmth from vetiver.
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ColoraturaLuxury · $250+
46%Similar accords, often for lessIdylle Eau de toilette · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares lily-of-the-valley, peony and rose8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Coloratura is a floral composition that captures the essence of vibrant freshness and delicate complexity. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, this fragrance opens with bright citrus notes from mandarin orange and Sicilian lemon, which give way to a heart filled with lily-of-the-valley, peony, white lily, and rose. The base of vetiver and ambergris provides depth and warmth, creating an intricate balance between freshness and floral richness.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points; the bright citrus top notes will capture attention initially but give way to the floral heart within an hour. The base notes gradually unfold over several hours, so it’s best worn during the day when you can appreciate its evolving character.
Fig. 01 — Coloratura, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Francis Kurkdjian
The composer of lightFrancis Kurkdjian is among the most celebrated perfumers alive — a creative polymath whose work spans haute couture fragrance, contemporary art installations, and the founding of his own maison.
“It’s impossible to predict. Success doesn’t depend on you. It depends on the audience.”
Francis Kurkdjian · SLEEK, June 2026
Designer Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 4%.