Armenian Francis Kurkdjian Appointed Creative Director of Christian Dior Parfums

Armenian-born Francis Kurkdjian has announced on his Instagram page that he has been appointed the new creative director of the renowned French brand Christian Dior Parfums.

"It is a great honor for me to join Christian Dior Parfums, a fragrance house with an inspiring history and creative spirit, confidently striving towards the future. Today, I am excited to be able to bring my vision to life through my fragrant creations, while continuing to create for my own perfume house, which is a significant advantage," he stated.

Francis Kurkdjian is the creator of over a hundred perfumes and fragrances. At the age of 25, he created his first work, "Le Mâle," commissioned by Jean Paul Gaultier. The bottle of that fragrance was personally designed by Jean Paul Gaultier.