Quick answers
History
masculin Pluriel arrived in 2014, the masculine half of the Pluriel duo it forms with féminin Pluriel. The house presents it as the quest for an eternal masculine, made for all men, in the plural.
The house presents the composition as a reinterpretation of the fougere accord, the signature of the great masculine classics. A bright grapefruit opens, then the depth of lavender absolute sets the aromatic heart, dense and refined.
The base makes the difference: a soft leather accord, laid over an architecture of cedar, Indonesian patchouli and vetiver. It is a modern leathery woody with lavender, elegant and dark, owning its classic lineage without copying it.
Fragrance notes
Here are the notes of masculin Pluriel, from grapefruit to the leather base.
From bright grapefruit to soft leather, masculin Pluriel unfolds a dark leathery woody, carried by lavender absolute.
Scent profile
masculin Pluriel opens fresh and clean: grapefruit gives a citrus glow, which lavender accompanies with an aromatic freshness. The entry is aromatic, sober and masculine.
The heart goes deep: lavender absolute, dense and refined, sets the aromatic heart, which cedar begins to lend a woody dryness. This is where the scent takes its classic character, far from sporty fougeres.
The base is the signature: a soft leather accord, backed by Indonesian patchouli and vetiver, lays a dark, elegant foundation. Longevity is good for an eau de toilette, the sillage refined. A leathery woody for mild to cold seasons, at ease in the evening or at the office.
"The quest for an eternal masculine, a fougere reinterpreted around lavender absolute."Maison Francis Kurkdjian, press kit
Key characteristics
When and where to wear
masculin Pluriel is a modern, elegant leathery woody. Its lavender heart and leather base make it a scent for mild to cold seasons, at ease in the evening or at the office, over polished attire.
How to wear it
Seasonal fit
| Season | Fit | Critical notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | ★★★☆ | The fresh lavender is at ease. |
| Summer | ★★☆☆ | The leather base weighs a little in the heat. |
| Autumn | ★★★★ | The ideal season for this leathery woody. |
| Winter | ★★★★ | The leather and vetiver unfold well. |
Context fit
| Context | Fit | Wear recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Office | ★★★☆ | Sober and elegant, to dose. |
| Everyday | ★★★☆ | A dressed leathery woody, better for highlights. |
| Evening | ★★★★ | Its home ground. |
| Formal events | ★★★★ | A refined leather wood over evening wear. |
Similar perfumes
masculin Pluriel's leathery woody speaks with fougeres and woods of niche perfumery.
| Perfume | House · year | Why it is close |
|---|---|---|
| féminin Pluriel | Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2014 | Its feminine counterpart, a chypre floral from the same Pluriel duo. |
| Fougère Royale | Houbigant · 1882 | The founding fougere, lavender and moss, whose spirit this masculine echoes. |
| Encre Noire | Lalique · 2006 | A dark woody vetiver, the same shadowy elegance. |
Frequently asked questions
See also
Sources
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian, official press kit (2025) and masculin Pluriel product page
- franciskurkdjian.com
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian: masculin Pluriel product page, cedar “intervenes in the heart and in the base” (accessed 15 September 2026)
- chemistinthebottle.wordpress.com (19 août 2014): longevity and sillage reading