480 community ratings

Aqua Universalis Forte

Name: Aqua Universalis Forte
Brand: Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian

2011UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.4/ 10

Community score
480 ratings

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 397 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Musky notes Freesia

Moroccan rose absolute

Cedar Green notes Egyptian jasmine absolute Lily of the valley Calabrian bergamot

Sicilian citron

Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Powdery
Creamy

What does Aqua Universalis Forte smell like?

Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian citron give it a bright, clean start, while Moroccan rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and freesia form a floral heart. Green notes, lily of the valley and orange blossom keep it light, powdery and creamy. Cedar and musky notes hold these flowers on a soft base, and the aquatic side keeps it from feeling heavy.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daytime, leisure and business wear leading. Feminine votes run slightly ahead of masculine, though plenty of voters see it as masculine. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis and Dior Diorissimo have a close profile.