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Maison Francis KurkdjianAqua Universalis

Aqua Universalis Forte (EDP)

2011

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Versions Timeline

2011

Aqua Universalis Forte (Original Release)

Price Range
$275 – $393

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Francis Kurkdjian

"Aqua Universalis Forte is a more concentrated and intense interpretation of the bright, clean Aqua Universalis style. It opens with a sparkling combination of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, creating a crisp and energetic first impression. White flowers, jasmine, and rose give the heart a luminous floral character without making the composition overtly sweet. Musk and woods form a smooth, clean base that extends the fragrance's freshness into the drydown. The overall character is citrus-floral, musky, and woody, with a polished unisex profile. Its opening may appear sharp, tart, metallic, or detergent-like to some wearers, while others experience it as effervescent, high-quality, and well balanced."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Hot
Humid

Moods

Fresh
Energetic
Elegant
Sophisticated
Uplifting
Confident

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Travel
Vacation
Casual
Date

Fun Facts

Aqua Universalis Forte was released in 2011 as a stronger interpretation of the Aqua Universalis style.

The fragrance is described by one retail listing as having a 40% concentration, comparable in intensity to a perfume extract.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
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CitrusFreshFloralWoodyPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

amalfi lemon
bergamot
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

white flowers
jasmine
rose
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

musk
woody notes

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“A bright, clean citrus-floral fragrance with greater intensity than the original Aqua Universalis. Its polished progression from lemon and bergamot to white flowers and musk is praised for its freshness, quality, and balance. Some wearers find the opening sharply lemony, tart, metallic, or reminiscent of household cleaner before the softer floral-musky drydown emerges.”

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