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Maison Francis KurkdjianDiscontinued

Lumière Noire pour Femme (Parfum)

2009

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2009

Lumière Noire pour Femme Parfum (Original Release)

Price Range
$165

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Perfumers

Francis Kurkdjian

"Lumière Noire pour Femme is a dark, elegant floral chypre centered on the contrast between rose and earthy patchouli. Cumin and hot pepper give the opening a warm, savory spice, while narcissus, lily of the valley, and orris add floral and powdery complexity. The composition develops from a vivid, wine-like rose impression into a more grounded and sensual drydown. Its character is moody, distinctive, and sophisticated rather than clean or conventionally sweet. The fragrance is associated with the early period of Maison Francis Kurkdjian and showcases a more dramatic side of the house's perfumery. The Parfum or extrait-style version is a rare and difficult-to-source interpretation of the Lumière Noire name."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Mysterious
Sensual
Sophisticated
Alluring

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Daily Use

Fun Facts

The name Lumière Noire translates conceptually as “dark light,” reflecting the fragrance's contrast between luminous floral notes and shadowy earthy facets.

The fragrance is built around an unusual pairing of rose with cumin, hot pepper, and patchouli.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
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FloralSpicyPowderyWoodyEarthyChypre

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

rose
cumin
pepper
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

narcissus
lily of the valley
orris
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

patchouli
balsam

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Lumière Noire pour Femme is generally regarded as a sophisticated, dark, spicy-rose chypre. Its rose opening is often perceived as bright or wine-like, while cumin and patchouli create a sensual, earthy drydown. The overall effect is niche, unusual, and elegant rather than conventionally crowd-pleasing.”

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