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Lumière Noire Pour Homme Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Lumière Noire Pour Homme

Eau de Toilette 2009

Ratings1,178 ratings
4.4
2 versions in the catalogue

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Eau de Toilette

Overview

Lumière Noire Pour Homme places rose at the centre of a masculine fragrance, giving it an earthy, herbal and spicy setting.

Part of Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s original 2009 collection, it arrived alongside Lumière Noire Pour Femme. The name means Black Light, reflecting the contrast between floral brightness and a darker foundation that connects the pair.

The Homme is an Eau de Toilette with a silver-toned cap. Its aromatic character sets it apart from the more floral feminine Eau de Parfum. For someone exploring the house beyond its famous ambers and clean musks, it offers a different view of Kurkdjian’s early work.

Notes

RosePatchouliherbalWarm spicyWoodyFresh spicyAromaticCinnamonEarthyFloral

Listed notes

RosePatchouliArtemisiaCinnamonCumin

Reviews

Scentolio TeamEditorial review

Rose without the sugary treatment

Lumière Noire Pour Homme is an appealing starting point if you are curious about rose but do not want a sweet bouquet. The herbs, earthy woods and warm spice give it a more grounded feel, while keeping the flower easy to recognise.

The spicy edge is the part to test. Cumin and herbal bitterness can add character, but they can also be the reason a fragrance does not work for you. If you mainly enjoy crisp modern fresh scents, expect something more distinctive and a little more old-school.

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