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Perfume · Chypre floral

féminin Pluriel

feminin Pluriel is the quest for an eternal, timeless feminine: a grand floral bouquet unfolding from Florentine iris to violet, from rose to jasmin, from lily of the valley to orange blossom, supported by chypre accents of vetiver and patchouli. The quality of the great classics.
Year · 2014
House · Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Perfumer · Francis Kurkdjian
Collection · Pluriel
Family · Chypre floral

Quick answers

Year and family
2014 · chypre floral, eau de parfum. The feminine half of the Pluriel duo, with masculin Pluriel.
Olfactory signature
Florentine iris opens a grand bouquet of rose, jasmin, lily of the valley and orange blossom, backed by a chypre base of violet, vetiver and patchouli.
Perfumer
Francis Kurkdjian, perfumer and artistic director of the house he co-founded in 2009.
House
Parisian house founded in 2009 by Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya. Maison Francis Kurkdjian.

History

feminin Pluriel arrived in 2014, the feminine half of the Pluriel duo it forms with masculin Pluriel. The house presents it as the quest for an eternal, timeless feminine, made for all women, in the plural.

The composition is a grand floral bouquet. It unfolds from Florentine iris to violet, from rose to jasmin, from lily of the valley to orange blossom, like a garden opening. The build owns its lineage with the great classic florals.

That bouquet is supported by chypre accents: vetiver and patchouli lay a dark, elegant base, and violet adds a powdery facet. It is a dressed chypre floral, more classic than showy, with solid staying power.

Olfactory pyramid

The house describes feminin Pluriel as a grand floral bouquet. Here is its structure, from Florentine iris to the chypre base.

Top
Florentine iriselegant powder
Rosefloral freshness
Heart
Jasminwhite floral
Lily of the valleyfresh floral
Orange blossomsunlit softness
Base
Violetsoft powder
Vetiverchypre freshness
Patchoulichypre base

From Florentine iris to patchouli, feminin Pluriel unfolds a grand bouquet backed by a dark, powdery chypre accord.

Olfactory profile

feminin Pluriel opens powdery and fresh: Florentine iris lays a rooty elegance, which rose brightens with a floral freshness. The entry signals a classic floral, neither fruity nor sweet.

The heart is a true bouquet: jasmin, lily of the valley and orange blossom answer one another, white and luminous. The house owns the floral abundance, in the lineage of the great classics, without ever turning heady.

The chypre base makes the difference: powdery violet, vetiver and patchouli lay a dark, elegant foundation that holds the bouquet over time. A dressed chypre floral for mild to cold seasons, worn in the evening or at the office.

"The quest for an eternal feminine, a grand bouquet running from iris to violet."Maison Francis Kurkdjian, press kit

Key characteristics

Family
Chypre floral
Concentration
Eau de parfum
Lead note
Florentine iris and the floral bouquet
Audience
Feminine

When and where to wear

feminin Pluriel is a dressed, classic chypre floral. Its grand bouquet and chypre base make it a scent for mild to cold seasons, at ease in the evening or at the office, over polished attire.

Wear references

Temperatures
At its best from 10 to 24 degrees.
Time
Day and evening alike.
Contexts
Office, dinner, dressed-up outings.
Dosage
2 to 3 sprays, the bouquet is generous.

Seasonal fit

SeasonFitCritical notes
Spring★★★☆The floral bouquet is at ease.
Summer★★☆☆A little dressed for full heat.
Autumn★★★★The ideal season for this chypre floral.
Winter★★★☆The chypre base unfolds well.

Context fit

ContextFitWear recommendation
Office★★★☆Elegant and classic, to dose.
Everyday★★★☆A dressed floral, better for highlights.
Evening★★★★Its home ground.
Formal events★★★★A refined chypre floral over evening wear.

Similar perfumes

feminin Pluriel's chypre floral speaks with other grand florals and chypres of niche perfumery.

PerfumeHouse · yearWhy it is close
masculin PlurielMaison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014Its masculine counterpart, a leathery fougere from the same Pluriel duo.
Portrait of a LadyFrédéric Malle · 2010A sumptuous rose and patchouli chypre, more dramatic.
Iris PoudreFrédéric Malle · 2000A powdery, aldehydic iris, another elegant reading of the flower.

Common questions

What year did feminin Pluriel come out?01
feminin Pluriel was launched in 2014 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, the feminine half of the Pluriel duo it forms with masculin Pluriel.
What family does feminin Pluriel belong to?02
It is a chypre floral: Florentine iris and rose at the opening, a heart of jasmin, lily of the valley and orange blossom, a base of violet, vetiver and patchouli.
Why the name Pluriel?03
The house conceives it as the quest for a feminine in the plural, eternal and timeless, for all women. masculin Pluriel is its masculine counterpart.
Is feminin Pluriel a feminine scent?04
Yes, the house intends it for women, while its counterpart masculin Pluriel addresses men. The duo declines a distinct feminine and masculine.
Does feminin Pluriel last long?05
Yes, its staying power is solid: the chypre base of vetiver and patchouli supports the grand floral bouquet for several hours, with a generous sillage.
What season suits it?06
Autumn suits it particularly well, as do the mild seasons: the cold carries its chypre base. In full summer heat it can feel dressed.

See also

Sources

  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian, official press kit (2025) and feminin Pluriel product page
  • franciskurkdjian.com
  • Pyramid from the official MFK site. Year (2014): Fragrantica, cross-checked with the house communication
Entry written from the official Maison Francis Kurkdjian press kit (2025) and franciskurkdjian.com, with cross-checked specialist sources for data the house does not publish · Author: Sabrina Carlier · Osmetheca · 27 July 2026