460 community ratings

Aqua Vitae Forte

2015UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10

Community score
460 ratings

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte is a unisex fragrance in which Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Calabrian lemon give a fresh citrus feel, softened by ylang-ylang and orange blossom.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 401 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% 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

Ylang-ylang Ceylonese cinnamon Sicilian mandarin orange Sandalwood Calabrian bergamot Pink pepper Siam benzoin Guatemala cardamom Gaiac wood Calabrian lemon Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Creamy

What does Aqua Vitae Forte smell like?

Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters split between masculine and feminine, leaning slightly feminine.

The citrus and floral side reads sweet and fruity. Ceylonese cinnamon and pink pepper add spice, sandalwood and gaiac wood give a woody base, and Siam benzoin brings a creamy softness. Guatemala cardamom stays in the background. Sospiro Contralto and Xerjoff Amabile have a close profile.