Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2020 EDT

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L'Homme À la Rose

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Homme À la Rose is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020, created by Francis Kurkdjian. L'Homme À la Rose settles into a heart of Grapefruit, Rose, Labdanum, and Sage. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's L'Homme À la Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This MFK creation is a love it or loathe it affair. Some hail it as a masterpiece of fresh, green rose, perfectly balanced and masculine, while others find it screechy, synthetic, and overpriced. It's a risk, but it might just be your signature.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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L'Homme À la Rose Eau de Toilette 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:
Date Formal Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it highly suitable for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. While versatile for casual and date wear, its moderate projection keeps it from being too attention-grabbing for formal events. The fresh and green notes also make it a decent choice for sport, particularly in warmer weather.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

L'Homme À la Rose bursts forth with a bright, crisp grapefruit, quickly intertwining with a verdant, dewy rose that avoids any jammy sweetness. It evokes the realistic scent of rose stems and wet petals, giving a fresh-cut, almost metallic greenness. As it settles, warm amberwood, a hint of aromatic sage, and a clean musky undertone emerge, creating a sophisticated yet airy floral woody musk that leans masculine.

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