Aqua Universalis
Aqua Universalis by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is an unisex eau de toilette from 2009 in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot and lemon, moves into lily of the valley and jasmine and dries down to white musk and cotton. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
Heart
- Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Dry-down
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
- Cotton Soft, airy and clean. Like a shirt off the line.
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