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Our full-length interview with Francis Kurkdjian, founder of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, appears in Le Parfum Magazine Chapter 7 – but the conversation didn’t end there. In this exclusive online feature, we share a selection of unpublished questions and answers that offer even deeper insight into his creative world, from the creation of Baccarat Rouge 540 to his vision on dupes.
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