Maison Francis Kurkdjian: a deep dive into perfumery for the 2026 Journées Particulières

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is hosting an exceptional open house at its new Paris headquarters from October 16 to 18, 2026, as part of Journées Particulières. Visitors will discover the ingredients, the craft, and the steps that bring a fragrance to life.

Mark your calendars! The Journées Particulières return to Paris (and around the world) on October 16, 17 and 18, 2026. A wonderful chance to go behind the scenes of discreet maisons and discover the ateliers and savoir-faire d'excellence that make the capital shine. An exceptional and free weekend to unveil the hidden riches of fashion and the art de vivre à la française, and, who knows, to spark new vocations!

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Head to the new Paris headquarters of the Maison Francis Kurkdjian, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, to feast your eyes and your sense of smell during the Journées Particulières 2026. Founded in 2009 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, the house of haute parfumerie lays bare its creative universe, from the birth of a fragrance to its realization. The creator blends modernity, purity, elegance and timelessness to craft contemporary scents imagined as an olfactory wardrobe.

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Francis Kurkdjian uses fragrance as the perfect medium to sharpen a personality, and he modulates it across several nuances according to his host's mood, style and mindset. A truly bespoke olfactory creation sur-mesure.

He is carving out new expressive territory by crafting an olfactory wardrobe that pays tribute to his modern take on the art of wearing perfume.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

In this temple of scents, contemporary objects sit beside antique furniture, creating a clash between traditional and modern aesthetics and making the space a haven for creativity.

2026 Special Days Program at Maison Francis Kurkdjian:

Designed as a perfume museum, the tour traces the various stages of olfactory creation according to Francis Kurkdjian, from the initial idea to the final composition.
An exceptional masterclass also invites you to discover how the perfumer shapes the visible and invisible facets of fragrance materials.
Reservations open Thursday, September 24 at 2 p.m. (also here Maison Francis Kurkdjian)

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