Gush›Maison Francis Kurkdjian›L'Eau A La Rose
Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau A La Rose
Maison Francis Kurkdjian

L'Eau A La Rose

Fresh
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Green
Musky
Powdery
EDT · 2019 · womens

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is known for refined, architecturally precise fragrances that balance accessibility with sophistication. Founded by the eponymous nose in 2009, the house has built a reputation for clean florals and modernist compositions that feel both polished and wearable.

L'Eau A La Rose opens with bright litchi and pear, establishing a fruity, slightly sweet beginning before transitioning into its floral core. The heart layers damask and Grasse roses with peony and violet, creating a classic yet contemporary rose composition. Musk in the base provides a soft, skin-like drydown that keeps the fragrance intimate rather than projecting. The overall effect is a lightly fruited rose perfume with musky undertones, steering clear of heavy florals or powdery romance in favor of a more modern interpretation.

This is well-suited to someone seeking a refined rose fragrance without pretension or dated florality. It works across seasons due to its moderate projection and eau de toilette concentration, making it equally appropriate for office wear or leisurely outings. If you appreciate rose fragrances, you'll likely align with The Heirloom, The Tactician, and The Homesteader profiles.

Adds to your fragrance profile · visible to the community

Not yet ratedYour Gush Score
ModerateLongevity
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Price Comparison0 retailers · updated daily
Size
Updated 2647m ago
RetailerSize Price $/ml ↑
DecantX✓ PartnerBestFree ship10ml$40.79$4.08Buy
DecantX✓ PartnerFree ship5ml$24.79$4.96Buy
DecantX✓ PartnerFree ship3ml$16.79$5.60Buy
DecantX✓ PartnerFree ship2ml$12.79$6.39Buy

Decant vendors are independent resellers · we earn a small commission

Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
70%
Floral
90%
Rose
100%
Fruity
80%
Green
18%
Musky
100%
Powdery
18%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Litchi
Litchi
Also known as lychee, litchi has a delicate, floral-fruity sweetness that is lighter and more transparent than most tropical fruits. It has a slightly rose-like quality that makes it at home in floral compositions, and a clean sweetness that reads as refined rather than candy-like. Common in contemporary light florals.
Pear
Pear
Gentle, watery, and slightly floral, pear is one of fragrance's most delicate fruit notes, with a clean sweetness that is closer to flowers than to heavy tropical fruits. It adds a soft, luminous freshness to compositions and pairs naturally with rose, iris, and light musks. Often the note that makes a fragrance feel effortlessly elegant.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Damask Rose
Damask Rose
The most storied rose variety in perfumery, Rosa damascena, grown primarily in Bulgaria and Turkey, produces an oil of unparalleled depth and complexity. It is simultaneously honeyed, spicy, and slightly green, with a richness no synthetic can fully match. When you smell 'rose' in a fine fragrance, this is most often what you're smelling.
Grasse Rose
Grasse Rose
Rose cultivated in Grasse, the historic perfume capital of the world, where the microclimate produces flowers of exceptional aromatic quality. Grasse rose has a complexity and depth that mass-cultivated roses lack: simultaneously honeyed, green, and slightly spicy. The reference-point rose in classical French haute parfumerie.
Peony
Peony
Light, watery, and fresh with a clean floral sweetness that never feels heavy. Peony reads as modern and optimistic, the scent equivalent of a spring wardrobe refresh. It blends seamlessly with other florals and is a common building block in sheer, easy-to-wear feminine fragrances.
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
🌿
The TacticianBest match87% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

🏡
The Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

🏛️
The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

Based on this fragrance's accord profile · Find your Scent DNA →
Community
Rate this fragrance
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Most Popular with this Scent DNA Type?
🌿
The Tactician
Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
Discover your type →
Scent Profile
Fresh70%Floral90%Rose100%Fruity80%Green18%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDT
Decants Available
4
listings in stock
2ml$6.39/ml3ml$5.60/ml5ml$4.96/ml10ml$4.08/ml

Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau A La Rose— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: L'Eau A La Rose is $12.79. Without a coupon the lowest price is $12.79. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau A La Rose? +
$12.79 at DecantX. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau A La Rose smell like? +
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is known for refined, architecturally precise fragrances that balance accessibility with sophistication. Founded by the eponymous nose in 2009, the house has built a reputation for clean florals and modernist compositions that feel both polished and wearable. L'Eau A La Rose opens with bright litchi and pear, establishing a fruity, slightly sweet beginning before transitioning into its floral core. The heart layers damask and Grasse roses with peony and violet, creating a classic yet contemporary rose composition. Musk in the base provides a soft, skin-like drydown that keeps the fragrance intimate rather than projecting. The overall effect is a lightly fruited rose perfume with musky undertones, steering clear of heavy florals or powdery romance in favor of a more modern interpretation. This is well-suited to someone seeking a refined rose fragrance without pretension or dated florality. It works across seasons due to its moderate projection and eau de toilette concentration, making it equally appropriate for office wear or leisurely outings. If you appreciate rose fragrances, you'll likely align with The Heirloom, The Tactician, and The Homesteader profiles.
What are the notes in Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau A La Rose? +
Top: Litchi, Pear. Heart: Damask Rose, Grasse Rose, Peony, Violet. Base: Musk.
What fragrance family is L'Eau A La Rose? +
Maison Francis Kurkdjian L'Eau A La Rose belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

Gush earns a commission on purchases at no cost to you · Prices update every 2 hours · Coupon success rates based on affiliate feed data · Grey market = authentic, unofficial supply chain