Francis Kurkdjian, creator of perfumes

Francis Kurkdjian is one of the most brilliant names in contemporary perfumery: the founder of the house Maison Francis Kurkdjian and creative director of Christian Dior Parfums. He was born in Paris into an Armenian family and, having chosen the art of fragrance, soon became one of the leaders of the field. The perfumes he has created have become worldwide hits.

In the photograph he sits at a wooden table in a white shirt and dark tie, holding several thin white paper strips. On the table are glass bottles and small vials, and behind him is an open case with many small bottles.