Francis Kurkdjian Assistant Perfumer
About Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Paris-based luxury perfume house known for its haute-parfumerie approach and meticulous attention to materials and design. The Maison operates within the LVMH group and maintains a creative studio dedicated to fragrance composition, enjoying recognition in the luxury sector and active engagement with cultural and industry bodies.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Paris: Assistant Perfumer (full-time) supporting fragrance formulation, lab operations and stability testing in the Creation Studio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and weigh formulations developed by perfumers for creation projects, reformulations and regulatory compliance.
- Execute sample applications across multiple matrices (alcohol sprays, candles, shower gels, creams and other supports) and manage application archives.
- Conduct stability, compatibility and solubility studies; perform instrumental analyses such as Sun-test, stability ovens and spectrophotometer readings.
- Manage laboratory operational logistics: supplier orders, stock monitoring for raw materials, alcohol and consumables, and sourcing new materials.
- Control olfactory conformity of incoming raw materials and maintain storage conditions and sampling best practices.
- Maintain availability of consumables (vials, pipettes, glassware), ensure laboratory order and functionality, and guarantee quality of concentrates delivered to perfumers.
- Administer sampling requests and prepare concentrates for internal stakeholders (Creation Studio, Training, Events, Marketing).
- Coordinate laboratory order follow-up and logistics for samples, alcohol and laboratory consumables.
Qualifications
- Diploma in perfumery, cosmetics, aromas, or equivalent (baccalaureate in bio-industrie de transformation acceptable).
- Minimum three years' proven experience as an assistant perfumer or in a recognized fragrance laboratory.
- Acute olfactory acuity and strong practical competence in fragrance composition workflows.
- Rigour, meticulous attention to detail, adaptability and an entrepreneurial mindset with initiative-taking ability.
- Familiarity with formulation regulatory constraints and experience supporting reformulation and compliance projects.
- Proven ability to manage laboratory stocks and databases related to formulations and samples.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years' hands-on experience as an assistant perfumer or laboratory technician within a recognized fragrance or cosmetic laboratory, with responsibility for formulation preparation, stability/compatibility testing and laboratory operations.
Education
Diploma in perfumery, cosmetic science, aromas, or a related technical qualification (baccalaureate in bio-industrie de transformation or equivalent).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison cultivates craftsmanship and creative excellence within a growth-oriented environment. As part of LVMH, the workplace emphasizes skill development, inclusion and diversity, and supports employees in taking on challenging projects that expand professional capabilities.
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