Enlèvement au Sérail is an elegant and deliberately ‘retro’ floral-amber perfume, and one of Parfums MDCI’s first major successes. This refined and complex fragrance unfolds enchantingly throughout the day. It begins with a soft and sensual floral bouquet that gradually transitions into warm, comforting base notes with a rare, velvety depth.
Francis Kurkdjian, the master perfumer behind this 2006 creation, combined sparkling top notes of bergamot and mandarin with a rich floral blend of ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose, and wallflower. The deep base of patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, and vetiver gives the fragrance timeless elegance and strength.
Parfums MDCI: "Enlèvement au Sérail shows the beauty and splendour of the Golden Era. It backtracks to when rich, gorgeous olfactory pyramids were abundant and captivating. It’s our statement to the commitment of keeping true to our roots, which is the art of perfumes."
Ylang ylang, Mandarin, Bergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose, Rose, Wallflower, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver
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Francis Kurkdjian
Francis Kurkdjian hardly needs any introduction: this famous perfumer already made a name for himself at the age of 26 when he created the international best seller Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male. The following decade, Kurkdjian worked for prestigious brands, including Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, alongside collaborating with private clients. After working with big brands, Kurkdjian embraced a new opportunity and started his very own brand in 2009: Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Perfume Lounge was at the launch of this beautiful brand in Paris and was proud to introduce his brand to the Netherlands as the very first perfumery. Kurkdjian is versatile and creative. He elegantly combines two cultures of his French-Armenian heritage into fragrances with a natural richness. The collection of Maison Francis Kurkdjian is like a perfume wardrobe for different moments, emotions and moods.