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Maison Francis KurkdjianDiscontinued

Lumière Noire Pour Homme (EDP)

2009

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Versions Timeline

2009

Lumière Noire Pour Homme (Original Release)

Price Range
$155

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Perfumers

Francis Kurkdjian

"Lumière Noire Pour Homme is a dark, spicy interpretation of rose created for men. Its central rose note is deliberately contrasted with cumin, artemisia, patchouli, and cinnamon, giving the composition an earthy and aromatic character rather than a sweet or overtly floral effect. The fragrance has an artistic, unconventional personality and presents rose in a more shadowed, masculine framework. Its drydown is grounded by patchouli and spice, creating a textured woody-earthy trail. Performance is generally regarded as good, while the projection remains more intimate than room-filling. The fragrance has become particularly notable for its scarcity after leaving regular production."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Mysterious
Sophisticated
Creative
Powerful
Sensual

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out

Fun Facts

Lumière Noire Pour Homme was one of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's early masculine releases.

The composition uses rose in a dark, spicy, and earthy structure rather than a traditionally soft floral style.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyGreenEarthyFloralWoody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

artemisia
cumin
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

rose
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

patchouli
cinnamon

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“A dark and distinctive spicy rose with an earthy, aromatic profile. Cumin, artemisia, patchouli, and cinnamon keep the rose from feeling sweet or conventionally feminine. The fragrance is often perceived as daring, artistic, and underappreciated, with good longevity and intimate-to-moderate projection.”

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