199 community ratings

Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte

2021UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.8/ 10

Community score
199 ratings

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.

How does it perform?

From 164 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /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

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

56% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Solar note Italian mandarin orange Floral notes Italian bergamot Musk Indian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Creamy

What does Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits comfortably at the office without filling the room. Voters read it as somewhat more feminine, though plenty call it masculine.

The scent is fresh and citrusy: Italian mandarin orange and Italian bergamot lead, softened by floral notes and a solar note. Musk and Indian sandalwood leave a sweet, creamy base. Carner Bo-Bo and Prada Paradoxe Virtual Flower have a close profile.