Francis Kurkdjian Honored by French Government {Fragrance World News}

Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, author of Le Mâle, Fleur du Mâle, Le Sillage de la Reine, Indult fragrances, and so many other fragrances in varied sectors of perfumery will be honored by the French government with the decoration of the Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He has already received the distinction of being awarded the prestigious Coty prize in 2001.

His eponymous perfume house Maison Francis Kurkdjian is expected to open by summer of 2009.

Via FashionMag.fr; pic from Wikipedia