Lumière Noire Femme Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2009 Eau de Parfum

It is interesting how differently fragrances can affect people, as I see that this scent has not been received very well so far.
Honestly, I have been searching for a scent like this for a long time, one that is floral, clear, not piercing, warm and profound, yet not too oriental, and simply elegantly and femininely suitable for everyday wear. For me, this is Lumière Noire pour Femme, which I am fortunate enough to test extensively thanks to the decant from a generous Parfumo member.
As soon as I had the scent sprayed on a test strip in one of the upscale perfumeries downtown last week, I realized within seconds: Oh, this is great! A clear yet pleasantly soft rose immediately wafted into my nose, enveloped in a profound, floral-spicy-elegant aura. I quickly had the scent applied to my wrist, which for me as an allergy sufferer is an almost impulsive action. (Of course, I had checked the ingredient list beforehand to ensure there was no Coumarin or Oakmoss, to which I am allergic.)
On my other wrist, I had "À la Rose" from the same perfumer sprayed for comparison and then left the store. On my way from the Fressgass to the Hauptwache, I couldn't shake off the scent from my left wrist. "Lumière Noire" unfolded more and more beautifully for me with each passing minute:
The rose is joined by cumin, which develops on me like musk, making the scent more sensual, earthy, and soft. Fortunately, I hardly perceive the pimento, as I smell no sharpness; instead, patchouli and daffodil blend in organically and unobtrusively, and jasmine reaches my nose, even though it is not listed. Through the interplay of the individual notes, an interesting dark veil gradually settles over this floral composition, making the scent mysterious and elegant. The fragrance somewhat reminds me of Lalique's "Encre Noire pour Elle," only Kurkdjian's "Lumière Noire" smells much more natural, less sweet, and softer to my nose. Oh yes, and the "À la Rose" on my right wrist can just pack it up....
After my extensive city stroll, I treated myself to a salad with grilled salmon strips at my favorite lunch restaurant and kept smelling my left wrist even while eating, although the food was very delicious...
The longevity for me is about 6-8 hours, and I would describe the sillage as medium strong.
A charming scent that is simply a dream for me as a lover of floral, not too sweet fragrances with depth! Highly recommended for feminine women in their prime!
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Addendum: Although I have already received some very nice responses to my text, I must now add a note of caution. When I applied a bit more of the perfume today out of excitement, i.e., also sprayed some on my clothing, the scent shifted a bit more towards the heavy-sweet side. Perhaps it is due to the warm weather, but after this experience, "Lumière Noire" remains an interesting scent for me, but it is no longer a candidate for purchase. What a pity.
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APPENDIX: My addendum was perhaps just a fleeting impression of the day, which I must revise, as I have now worn "Lumière Noire" several more times over the past few days, including partially on my clothing - and - voila - it smells blissfully again!
Perhaps it was indeed the weather that made it seem too sweet to me that day, which was extremely sultry-warm-humid.
And I am so incredibly happy about this wonderful modern chypre scent, which simply smells warm-floral-feminine and "très parisienne" on me! In the drydown, I even catch a hint of powdery leather, which reminds me of Paloma Picasso's "Mon Parfum" and completely dismisses the suspicion of too much sweetness.
I have a birthday coming up soon.......