176 community ratings

Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

6.2/ 10

Community score
176 ratings

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte is a fresh, floral unisex scent built on Calabrian bergamot and Bulgarian rose, softened by sweet pea and white musk.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 140 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 44% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mock-orange Bulgarian rose Calabrian bergamot Sweet pea White musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Synthetic
Powdery

What does Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte smell like?

Most voters recommend it for summer and spring, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Some voters read it as masculine and others as feminine, so it sits comfortably in between.

The citrus and aquatic side leads, with bergamot keeping the first impression bright. Rose and sweet pea add a gentle floral note, and mock-orange rounds it out. White musk settles everything onto a clean, powdery base. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis (Eau de Toilette) and 724 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.