Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2009 EDC

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Cologne Pour Le Matin

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Cologne Pour Le Matin is a Cologne launched in 2009, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Cologne Pour Le Matin carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive citrus-herbal cologne, some find it a delightful, clean everyday scent, others find it overpriced and uninspired. Try before you buy, as the scent profile can vary wildly depending on your nose.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Cologne Pour Le Matin Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

This scent is ideal for casual wear and the office due to its clean, inoffensive profile and moderate performance. Its light, refreshing character makes it less suitable for formal events or dates where something more impactful might be desired.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Cologne Pour Le Matin opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, reminiscent of freshly zested citrus. This invigorating top gives way to an aromatic heart where the distinct, slightly spicy character of thyme blends with the gentle, clean facets of lavender. A delicate orange blossom note adds a subtle, almost powdery floral sweetness, softening the herbal edge. The overall impression is clean, fresh, and surprisingly complex for a cologne, though some detect an unexpected 'soapy' or 'detergent' quality.

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