Is Alexandria Fragrances Across The Universe a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte?
Aqua Universalis Forte EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2011 | Year | 2018 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Across The Universe Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive clean scent, with some raving about its fresh, invigorating qualities while others find it too sharp, too floral, or unpleasantly reminiscent of cleaning products. It's an "M-F-K-style" clean that will either earn you compliments or comparisons to toilet cleaner.
A squeaky clean, fresh scent with a big problem: some batches seem virtually scentless or vanish almost immediately. If you get a good bottle, it's a pleasant citrus floral. If you don't, it's glorified water.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh character and often strong performance make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, and excellent for casual and sport settings. While some find it elegant enough for formal events, its 'laundry' vibe might not suit everyone for these occasions. Its divisive nature makes it a riskier choice for dates.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
This is a clean, understated freshie, making it highly appropriate for office wear and casual settings where you want to smell put-together without shouting. Its minimal sillage and often short longevity mean it's unlikely to offend, though it won't make much of an impact for dates or formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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