The story
His early love of beautiful scents and an innate talent for recognizing ingredients led him to Grasse, France, where he acquired the knowledge and techniques to create his own perfumes.

Theodoros Kalotinis was born in Heraklion, Crete, in 1989, and by age 26 had created his own brand of natural handmade perfumes inspired by his homeland.
His early love of beautiful scents and an innate talent for recognizing ingredients led him to Grasse, France, where he acquired the knowledge and techniques to create his own perfumes.
Natural, handmade compositions inspired directly by Cretan landscape and heritage.
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Abstract, art- and opera-inspired compositions built through what he describes as a team effort of talent, technique, and good fortune.
49 creations

Vintage-technique formulations built from self-developed accords, blending classical training with an engineer's methodical approach.
2 creations

Radiant luminosity and ethereal transparency. Kurkdjian's fragrances glow — they possess an inner light that makes them feel both airy and profound. His palette favors ambroxan, saffron, and delicate florals, composed with a musician's instinct for harmony.
234 creations