Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Aqua Universalis Forte
With Aqua Universalis Forte, Maison Francis Kurkdjian composes a fresh and tonic citrus fragrance. It opens on bergamot and lemon, reveals lily of the valley, orange and white flowers at its heart and rests on a base of white musk and woody notes.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot · Lemon
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Lily of the valley · Orange · White flowers
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Base Several hours
White musk · Woody notes
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials in the heart, against 2 on top and 2 in the base: the heart carries the composition.
- White flowers: a niche material, declared by only 11 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Citrus, floral, musky and woody: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with citrus supplying 3 of 7.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Aqua Universalis Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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