Affordable Francis Kurkdjian Perfumes | Nina Ricci L'Extase Line Review! Which Ones Should You BUY?

I'm so happy that Francis Kirkdjian makes fragrances for designer houses. He has a prolific catalogue of fragrances to his credit. While many in. his own Niche House are quite pricey, he has made many for different designer houses that are absolutely GORGEOUS. Today, I will break down 5 of the fragrances in the L'Extase line and give you my thoughts as to which ones I think you should purchase and which ones to pass on!
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[@kerrymoore501]

Love the new backdrop 😍

[@The_Hessie]

Love the new backdrop. I adore that whole line, so glad you enjoy them as well.

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes, they are totally gorgeous!

[@christimayes6173]

So happy for the video!

[@raquelkutsch5600]

I have the L’extase just ordered the absolute from your link! Thanks for your review!

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks for ordering it from the link! when you do that, I get a small commission so thank you very much. I hope that you enjoy it!! 💖

[@pamandrzejak1143]

I FINALLY got a small L’EXTASE original and I NOW KNOW WHY you love it. I do also. Wow. Fabulous and classy.

[@mariacollettlife]

I'm so glad! Basically I want to feature it all the time!!!

[@kristicatalani1735]

This is a great video! I have all but Caresse de Roses. After hearing your take on it, I don't feel that I need it to complete the collection (Hubby will thank you!). I agree with your analysis on each of the other four fragrances. L'extase Rose Absolue is stunning. It is probably my favorite of the lot. I had not thought about Rose Extase for day, then LRA for evening - Brilliant. The shorter wear time for RE would allow for that beautifully, as well. L'Extase is quite nice, I enjoy it, but could live without it. Chant D'Extase, in my opinion, could stand alone as a pillar. Lovely fragrance that, like you said, is perfect for warm (even HOT) weather. You look fantastic, btw! Love the new background! 🤩

[@Jenn_N]

Hello Maria, this may be the first video I have seen focusing on this designer collection. Thanks for showing me something I haven't seen before. - Jenn

[@mariacollettlife]

You are so welcome! I hope that you get to sniff them - they really are great!

[@calitrishb]

I agree 100% on your ranking. I love these and in the same order.

[@mamoni7703]

Had no idea there were so many flankers to the l’exstace perfume. In fact I didn’t even know about the pillar fragrance. This was informative and the bottles are so beautiful. The gold hardware looks so pretty with your skin tone, hair and makeup. Yellow gold looks amazing on you.

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks so much!! I've always gravitated towards silver but over the past while, I"m starting to like gold!

[@Shooshoobella7]

Thank you, Maria! This line has been on my wishlist for a while now. I love Nina Ricci and I love rose. I also own, My Burberry, My Burberry Black, Carven Le Parfum, JHAG Lady Vengeance, and Lolitaland, all FK creations and all lovely in their own right.

[@mariacollettlife]

Wry cool!!

[@HappinessSparkles]

Hi Maria I love your filming area and can’t wait to watch !!

[@mariacollettlife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Susi.312]

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea. The OG! Not sure you could get more affordable than that! I love it so much! Also, love the new backdrop!

[@mariacollettlife]

Totally affordable!!

[@kathleenmcdonald4888]

Thank you Maria. I have fallen in love with these fragrances. I bought them on your recommendation. I layer the pink and black bottle. Like you I love L'Extase. I did not at first, but it has grown on me.

[@mariacollettlife]

I'm glad that you are enjoying them...layering the pink and black is a fantastic idea!

[@cece5767]

Thank you for this video, I was confused with the two darker ones but i ended up purchasing the absolu and the chant one. I've only worn chant a few times and haven't worn the absolu, I feel like it's a fall/ winter fragrance. I'm glad with my choices after seeing this.

[@mariacollettlife]

Glad it was helpful! Those are both great choices!

[@karenyates6797]

Hi Marie, I have the original, the chant and the rose extase. I would love to get the absolute(black) also. They are so reasonable on Fragrancenet, that it's hard to go wrong. I just live layering the original with Kayali's Pink Pepper Diamond fragrance. What a fantastic combo! I agree with your assessment on everything in this video! Go Girl!!!

[@mariacollettlife]

That would be a fantastic duo with the kayali!

[@LuisaMarquerita]

Thanks for the video Maria and love the new background! From this line I own Caresses de Roses which I love for it’s softness and clean musky rose scent. Longevity isn’t great, but don’t mind it at all. I also have Rose Extase which is indeed a sweet jammy rose which becomes more smooth and powdery in the drydown. It also shares simularities with Kenzo World edt, that I own as well and which is also created by FK. Other affordable FK creations i own are Elisabeth Arden Green Tea, Lanvin Rumeur (it’s meh, smells like toiletfreshner to me haha) and Narciso Roderiquez for her edt. I would like to test L’Extase Rose Absolu, but can’t seem to find it in stores where I live here in the Netherlands.

[@mariacollettlife]

I've not seen any in person - I can only find them online here in Canada as well!

[@pamelabrown8467]

Thanks for sharing your video ❤️

[@gyrlgeorge]

Omg ! I finally caught a new upload! I absolutely loved this video. I’ve never heard of this brand (and perhaps never would’ve?) and you did an excellent job describing them. I also trust you, you’re not going to try to sell us something, just giving us your honest reviews. I really appreciate this. Now, which one am I going to buy? 😂 Edit; oh my, you have a discount code for Kyse! I’ve been wanting to try their Delizia di Marshmallow. Hmmm … this means you must have a video on them. I’ll go look. Thanks!

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes, I love Kyse! my faves so far are Peche eau Yuzu, Oui Plus!, Zuccherotto...I have yet to try the Marshmallow one but I also love the brûlée one...I have a bunch more samples and hope to go through them soon and give an update

[@scp5577]

I'm a fairly newbie subscriber and really appreciate this review. Thanks! It inspired me to pick up the L'extase Rose Absolue from Fragbuy - which arrived recently - and OMG - it is the most divine rose scent I have ever smelled! I am heartbroken though as I only bought one bottle and when I went back for a backup bottle - Fragbuy was all sold out! I so hope they restock...and soon...as this scent is beyond addictive! I do want to try the others in the line - down the line. Might get the Chant for summer!

[@mariacollettlife]

I'm so glad that it worked for you and thanks so much for subscribing!!! 💖

[@HappinessSparkles]

I almost decluttered Rose absolue but I’m giving it another try ,I do think I’d like the pink one better 🤷‍♀️ I love the blue bottle and can imagine it smells lovely 🌊 Loved hearing your comparison Hugs 🤗

[@mariacollettlife]

I'm sure that you would really enjoy the pink one...it's sweeter and more jammy

[@aintwegotfun]

Helpful video thank you 🙏

[@mariacollettlife]

Glad to hear it!!

[@yveliseperalta3024]

Thank you Maria,they’re all beautiful perfumes but my favorite is the back bottle and the only one I kept,as always love the makeup sending Blessings🙏🏽🥰 PS, i think that Burberry Her is one of His creations too, but am not sure🤔

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes it was!

[@amandagardner24]

I hit like before I even watched. I am wearing Rose E'Xtase today and it is wonderful. I almost choked myself out with 10 sprays. I have L'Extase and L'Extase Absolue. I want to all the others to my collection.

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes, it's a beautiful collection!

[@nikhatkhan5925]

Hi i got the rose extase and it is divine if you live in hot weather it's going to last on you for a good 5 hours it's airy creamy rose done in a beautiful way also the extase edp and absolute rose are amazing

[@mariacollettlife]

I’m so glad that you like it! 😀

[@TheEagleslover]

I’ve heard a lot about the Nina Ricci’s but have never tried them. I’m going to get some samples.

[@mariacollettlife]

I think that you will like the absolue ones the best 😀

[@LateefahABrown]

It’s funny, I own the exact three you suggested. The other two, I don’t have. I’ve never smelled Oud Satin Mood, but Rose Exstase gives me Oud Bouquet or Intense Cafe vibes.

[@bernubernu]

I love this collection, they are perfect 💋

[@mariacollettlife]

I agree!!

[@pkswafford]

Earlier this year I asked for suggestions for dark and/or jammy rose scents in a fragrance forum and discovered L'Extase Rose Absolue. I absolutely love it! This summer I did a sample swap with a perfume friend and after trying Chant d'Extase I ordered a bottle the next day! I haven't tried the original L'Extase, but the caramel and raspberry sound appealing. I wish there was a reason to buy the pink bottle 🧁🍭💗

[@mariacollettlife]

The pink one is definitely a beautiful jammy rose.

[@liana.ohanyan]

Dear Maria its always pleasure to watch your positive videos, thanks👍 Which one will you suggest more of the following two- " lextase" or " lextase rose absolue"?

[@mariacollettlife]

Well I would choose both. That said, my first choice was L'extase...it's more versatile in my opinion. That said, rose absolue is so fantastic and deep.

[@CJcardboard]

Hello Maria, I’ve never tried this line , but I will now that’s for sure they sound amazing. I do have MFK Gentle fluidity Gold which is a beautiful fragrance, but it is quite expensive sadly. I’m lot planning on purchasing anymore from MFK due to the price. ❤️❤️

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes, if it's something that is just so special that I can't live without it, then I will spring for the more expensive but sometimes there are more alternative options that are just as beautiful!

[@sherlcollins7011]

I like the new background! I had a few of those fragrances but I only kept rose absolute (black bottle) rose extase was a bit too floral. I had chant extase too but it wasn't really my jam.... I also didn't like the original one

[@mariacollettlife]

the black one is the most long lasting out of the bunch and definitely the sexiest!

[@ThatHazelEyesGirl]

I own the 1st one Lextase, bought it over and over, and I totally agree with your recommendation - but I will choose the Lextase over all other. Now I will buy the other two, because I have a feeling that your choice of perfume is similar to mine; more of sensual, seductive, and longevity.

[@mariacollettlife]

They are all pretty well gorgeous but the OG is my fave too!

[@leilani_808]

First, I love the background. Also, I have bottle 3 & 4. Like you said, one for the day and the other to layer at night. Even though a little similar, my husband can’t stand the smell of the one that compares to Oud Satin Mood but he LOVES the pink bottle. I love both 😂 Now I need to go get that beautiful blue bottle.

[@mariacollettlife]

The black one is a lot more woody...I wonder if that is what's throwing him off???

[@leilani_808]

yes. L’EXtase Rose Absolute - the one you and I prefer - hubby does not care for…at all! 😆 To me, it smells very similar with one being deeper and woodier but that’s also the first perfume he told me “it doesn’t smell good at all!” 😆 How rude! Right?! Normally, I would sell or give away perfumes that hubby doesn’t like but I really, really like it!! I can’t wait to use it this coming fall & winter. As for Rose Extase, he love love love it! In fact, that’s the perfume that made him realize & surprised that he likes rose notes/scents on me. Great review!!

[@sebouquin2430]

Chant D’Extase is the perfect aquatic gourmand. Love it.

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

I have carven L’absolue created by FK, it’s a sexy citrus for spring and summer nights. Very affordable

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

Love you addressed redundancy.

[@aroundthewaygirlnextdoor]

I have all 5 of these. I rarely wear them but I love the aesthetic

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes, they look very pretty as a collection!

[@langgalyn]

I have the caresse. I think prfect for office.

[@tarak2915]

I really enjoy this line, I have all of them. I find it's a pretty cohesive line, they all smell like they belong to the same line, but there is a good amount of differentiation between most of them. My favourite is probably the Absolue with the rest not far behind. The Caresse is my least favourite as well, but I do enjot it, but I had pretty poor performance as well.

[@mariacollettlife]

I agree that the line fits together well. I find Chant to be the most different but it still fits 😀

[@marilyncapehart663]

Hi Maria., I only own one the blue bottle I like it myself., Thanks For the share 8-26-2022😊

[@ggbice]

Hi Maria.......... I'm just doing a shout out to you, for the great video! I'm betting that I would love the OG if it has a Carmel note. I sorta soured on Nina Ricci frags after wearing a few for too long. Loved/hated. Our likes really change as we age. How did I ever wear that is a question I often ask myself. I have been ordering a lot of mostly designer samples, AND generally not liking many. That's o.k.........that's the idea. Better to try than buy a FB mistake. ***E.SAAB SHINE is so much better than GON. I would have tried the 3rd flanker, but it wasn't available.

[@mariacollettlife]

I am pretty sure you would like the OG as well!

[@kristicatalani1735]

I have Narcisso Rodriguez For Her, both EDP & EDT.(Love them both) Elie Saab Le Parfum (Love), Burberry Her Intense & Brit Rhythm Floral (Both Like a lot). EA Green Tea (so affordable!) I do also have Oud Satin Mood which L'Extase Rose Absolue IS practically spot on for. I have BR540, but I do not love it. Sometimes I feel like I'm the oddball because I've never really cared for BR540 or any of it's "smell alikes". I don't hate it, it's just not my thing.

[@Jani28]

Hi I first heard of this fragrance line a few years ago from LuuLuu here on KZbin. I got Lextase and caresse de roses. The roses to me is pretty but very light & not long lasting. I want to try the others. ❤

[@jeanettebeamon6376]

I love reasonable fragrance

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

I have all 3 of the Nina Ricci’s, the (L’extase line) original one is beautiful but is not as strong as the other 2 I have. I have backups of both the absolue and Extase versions. They’re charging way too much now for the absolue one now compared to the other 2. I’m glad I got them a long time ago, when they were all priced about the same. I never got the blue bottle though..

[@mariacollettlife]

ya, as soon as they start to sell, the price goes up!

[@edwinamcmanus5633]

I love Rose Extase, for me it smells like Delina without the sharpness I don't like on my skin, it is so fresh. I also have L'extase absolu Sarah Mayes made me buy that one.

[@mariacollettlife]

Sarah is an excellent reviewer!

[@tdsollog]

I’m going to share my gem I picked up (new in box) from an estate sale two weeks ago. It’s Bebe. This is the description from Fragrantica: Bebe by Bebe is a Amber Floral fragrance for women. Bebe was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Mango, Tuberose and Sweet Pea; middle notes are Rose, Jasmine and Peony; base notes are Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

[@mariacollettlife]

sounds awesome, did you like it????

[@tdsollog]

@@mariacollettlife Oh yes. It was a hidden gem, and I had low expectations because it was “vintage”… but it’s sooo good. I’m so happy it got it.

[@BLARG09]

I own the absolue. I think it smells yummy and dark.

[@nanfukamadrine7906]

I own a blue green one

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

OMG! Your back drop is so PINTERESTING!

[@mariacollettlife]

You just made my day!!!💖

[@kristinastachova3580]

I have Ted Lapidus White Soul Gold&Diamonds, Lanvin Rumeur, Burberry Her Intense. All from F. Kurkdjan ♥️. All affordable.

[@mariacollettlife]

Awesome, thanks for the suggestions!!!

[@chrismahfouz7709]

I’ve been SO curious about this line but was confused about which one to try. I think I’m think I’m going to give the one in the black bottle a try! Thank you!

[@mariacollettlife]

That one is excellent!

[@izzybitsyspider03]

I'm wearing chant dextase today! How funny

[@mariacollettlife]

Cool!!

[@c.th.5880]

The pink one have a strange smell on me, I gave it to my mother and it's beautyful on her.🤷‍♀

[@marielle7505]

Unfortunately I'm not a big fan of rose in perfumes. The bottles look gorgeous!

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes, if you aren't a rose fan, steer clear! 😀

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

I own 4 out of 5. I’m missing Chant. I heard it’s similar to Olympea, so I’m not in a rush to get it since I own a dupe. My least favorite is Caresse de Roses. I’m going to give it away to my mom.

[@mariacollettlife]

I don't find Chant similar to Olympia. It's more citrus and more fresh than Olympea. Olympea has the salt and is sweeter 😀

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

@@mariacollettlife oh that's really good to know. Thank you🌹🌻🌷

[@chipochiroorwa]

I have Burberry Her Intense, Classique intense, Cool Water Wave, Lolitaland, Narcisso Rodriguez for her, White Soul and Diamonds (I think its a deadringer for Alien and l have back up bottles) The l'extase Collection with the exce of the rose absolue, its now £80 cosidering its previous reta price, too dear but l already have the Oud Satin Mood and the jury is still out on that one for me.

[@mariacollettlife]

Great recommendations!

[@The_Hessie]

By the way, I want Oud Satin Mood and Tihota, both by the Master Kurkdjian. Their price tags are keeping me at bay.

[@mariacollettlife]

Oh, I hear you!!!

[@victoria.galvin]

I own Rose Extase, Chant D'Extase, and a decant of L'extase (need a full bottle). The only one I don't know about is Chant - I like it, but something about the sea notes and caramel combined is a little bit nauseating to me.

[@mariacollettlife]

it's definitely a bit different...I like the shift but I totally get where some wouldn't like it!

[@fionachase1466]

I have the original in a small 30ml. At first I didn’t love it…..but now I don’t want to use it up! Harder to find here in Australia.

[@mariacollettlife]

Isn't that weird the way fragrances have to grow on us at times?

[@HappinessSparkles]

I decluttered the original also LOL I didn’t vibe with it but I do think I let it go to fast 🤦‍♀️

[@mariacollettlife]

Well I let it go about 2 years ago so I was surprised to smell it to find that I enjoy it now

[@Kiwi_Christine2]

The rose extase absolu sounds like a bit of me.

[@mariacollettlife]

It’s beautiful!!

[@mesharialharbi1600]

I heard the lexitase OG it’s smells like an old lady what do you think ???

[@mariacollettlife]

I love it but I get what they mean...I thought that at first but the more I sniffed it the more I fell in love with it...It still smells "mature" but I would say its a very sophisticated fragrance...it's actually a favorite in my collection!

[@dis2shalpas]

I just received the rose absolue and chant d extase and I have to return them 😢😢 to my nose they smell reallyyyyy cheap 😔

[@mariacollettlife]

I’m sorry to hear that but thanks for weighing in! I like the original l’extase the best but didn’t like it at first. For me L’extase and chant dextase are my favorites

[@life_lived_well_8]

Lady Vengeance - Juliette has a Gun. Pretty, spicy, woody rose. I believe the house is Nina Ricci’s son…so that makes sense that he is the perfumer for him as well.

[@mariacollettlife]

That's interesting - I never knew that!