Promesse de l'Aube
“Promesse de l'Aube by MDCI Parfums is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a citrus, woody composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Promesse de l'Aube by MDCI Parfums is a composition that balances the freshness of citrus with the warmth of powdery and woody notes. Launched in 2006 and created by Francis Kurkdjian, it opens with bright bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and mandarin orange before transitioning into a heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, and tonka bean grounds the fragrance, creating a sense of comfort and elegance. This scent is a proof of Kurkdjian's ability to blend light and warmth seamlessly.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance lightly — its powdery and woody base notes will develop gradually on the skin. It’s best worn in cooler hours when the vanilla and tonka bean can shine without becoming too overwhelming.
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 crispness of an early morning walk, where the sun just begins to illuminate the path ahead, blending fresh citrus with the promise of a warm day.
Fig. 01 — Promesse de l'Aube, MDCI Parfums
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