While Aqua Universalis by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is reminiscent of a clean white shirt, the Forte version adds some ornamentation to that outfit. By reorganizing the ingredients, this more pronounced version enhances the charm of the sunny freshness, with a stronger focus on the flowers, making it a more mature and sophisticated fragrance.
The afterglow, sparkle, and intensity of the scent are heightened by the addition of green bergamot from Calabria, jasmine and rose absolutes from Egypt and Morocco, and light woods, all underscored by potent musk. With an exceptional concentration of 40%, it is on par with a perfume extract.
Orange blossom, Freesia, Lemon, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-valley, Musk, Bergamot
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Musk
Musk: versatile and exciting. Musky perfumes are powdery, creamy and caring, but also sensual, earthy and a little animalic. It is a favorite base note used in all kinds of products, from perfumes to skincare to candles and beyond. Back in the day, actual musk was derived from animal glands. Fortunately musk of animal origin is no longer allowed. The musky scents you smell today is entirely ethical, made up of a combination of beautiful synthetics and natural resources like plants.
Aqua Universalis Forte - eau de parfum
Francis Kurkdjian
Francis Kurkdjian hardly needs any introduction: this famous perfumer already made a name for himself at the age of 26 when he created the international best seller Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male. The following decade, Kurkdjian worked for prestigious brands, including Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, alongside collaborating with private clients. After working with big brands, Kurkdjian embraced a new opportunity and started his very own brand in 2009: Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Perfume Lounge was at the launch of this beautiful brand in Paris and was proud to introduce his brand to the Netherlands as the very first perfumery. Kurkdjian is versatile and creative. He elegantly combines two cultures of his French-Armenian heritage into fragrances with a natural richness. The collection of Maison Francis Kurkdjian is like a perfume wardrobe for different moments, emotions and moods.