Francis Kurkdjian Perfume Assistant

About Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 2009 by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya, renowned for translating emotion, craftsmanship and modern French elegance into exceptional scents. As part of the LVMH ecosystem, the Maison offers employees the intimacy of an entrepreneurial creative atelier with the reach and standards of a global luxury leader. Its culture values artistic excellence, precision, client devotion and collaboration across métiers, from creation and retail to communications and operations. For professionals inspired by beauty and innovation, it provides a refined environment where talent contributes to an exacting, poetic vision of contemporary perfumery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute perfume formulas for new creations, reformulations, and regulatory compliance projects
• Conduct precise measurements and applications across multiple bases including alcohol, candles, shower gels, creams, and other carriers
• Initiate and monitor stability studies, perform compatibility and solubility testing, and conduct instrumental analyses using specialized equipment (Sun-tests, ovens, spectrophotometers)
• Manage raw material procurement and inventory, including sourcing of new aromatic materials and coordination with suppliers
• Oversee laboratory stock management of consumables, glassware, pipettes, and bottles to ensure operational continuity
• Verify olfactory compliance of raw materials upon receipt and guarantee compliance with optimal storage conditions
• Prepare and manage concentrate sampling for the Creation Studio, training, events, marketing, and internal departments
• Execute dilutions while monitoring expiration dates and shelf-life requirements
• Maintain color applications and manage the archiving and organization of application samples
• Coordinate logistics with internal stakeholders and manage laboratory functionality, ensuring adherence to best practices in sampling and documentation

Qualifications

• Diploma in perfumery, cosmetics, aromas, or equivalent qualification (such as baccalauréat in bio-industrial transformation)
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience as a perfume assistant, ideally within a recognized laboratory
• Advanced proficiency in database management and inventory systems
• Acute olfactory sensibility and refined aromatic perception
• Meticulous attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain rigorous laboratory standards
• Strong versatility and entrepreneurial mindset with proven initiative-taking capability

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of successful experience as a perfume assistant, ideally acquired within a recognized fragrance laboratory. Prior exposure to formula development, material specification, and laboratory operations is essential.

Education

Diploma in perfumery, cosmetics, aromas, or equivalent academic qualification such as a baccalauréat in bio-industrial transformation. Relevant tertiary qualifications in chemistry, materials science, or cosmetic science are advantageous.

Workplace

Culture

Maison Francis Kurkdjian cultivates a refined, creative workplace where olfactory artistry, precision, and innovation are central to every role. As part of the luxury fragrance world, it offers an environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and a deep sensitivity to beauty, detail, and client experience.

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