Francis Kurkdjian Perfumer's Assistant

About Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Parisian creative house renowned for its refined collection of fragrances that honour the traditions of French perfumery. Operating as a maison of creation, it emphasises excellence across raw-material selection, olfactory craft and understated design. The Maison is part of the LVMH group and is recognised for its artisanal approach and commitment to high standards in fragrance development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute perfumery formulas devised by perfumers for creation projects, reformulations and regulatory compliance.
• Perform precise weighing, dilutions and applications across multiple bases (alcohol, candle, shower gel, cream and other supports as required).
• Initiate, run and monitor stability, compatibility and solubility studies; manage associated instrumental analyses (Sun-test, stability chambers / étuves, spectrophotometer).
• Conduct olfactory quality control of incoming raw materials and guarantee the olfactory conformity of concentrates delivered to perfumers.
• Manage operational laboratory logistics: place and follow supplier orders, monitor stocks of raw materials, alcohol and laboratory consumables, and source new raw materials.
• Maintain optimal storage conditions and ensure adherence to best practice sampling and conservation protocols for bases and concentrates.
• Organise laboratory functioning and housekeeping: ensure availability of consumables (vials, pipettes, glassware), maintain lab order and archive application records.
• Manage sampling and distribution of concentrates for Studio de Création, training, events, marketing and other internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the logistics and follow-up of laboratory orders including raw material samples, alcohol and consumables.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in perfumery, cosmetics, flavors/aromas, bio-industries of transformation, or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum three years' proven experience as an assistant perfumer or in an equivalent role within a recognised fragrance laboratory.
• Acute olfactory acuity and demonstrated experience in fragrance formulation and laboratory techniques.
• Excellent numerical precision and manual dexterity for accurate weighing, dilutions and sample preparation.
• Strong organisational skills, rigor, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise multiple laboratory tasks.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a fragrance laboratory or equivalent R&D environment, demonstrating competence in formulation, stability and compatibility testing, and operational lab management.

Education

Diploma in perfumery, cosmetics, aromas/flavours or a baccalaureate in bio-industries of transformation (or equivalent technical qualification).

Workplace

Culture

The Maison cultivates a creative, craft-led culture rooted in the French perfumery tradition, with a strong focus on detail and olfactory excellence. As part of the LVMH group, the organisation emphasises professional development, inclusive hiring and a collaborative environment that values initiative and diverse talents.

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