Dior perfume creation director, Francis Kurkdjian.
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VOGUE AUSTRALIA: You shared the same office as J'adore's original perfumer Calice Becker. What do you remember about the scent from that time, 25 years ago?
FRANCIS KURKDJIAN: “In 1999, J'adore was already one of a kind. Its trail was fresh yet sensual, delicate yet present; the complexity of its olfactory composition, instantly recognisable.”
VA: You joined Dior in 2021. How did you feel about joining such a historic and storied brand?
“I felt as though I grew up with Dior. My personal history is filled