Is Alexandria UK Across The Universe a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte?
Aqua Universalis Forte EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Across The Universe EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aqua Universalis Forte
- Across The Universe
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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.
Across The Universe follows Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Aqua Universalis Forte's lemon-neroli-musk formula closely at the top, but the white floral heart feels thinner and the clean musk base fades noticeably sooner than the original's soap-clean, long-wearing signature.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
Community season votes for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, casual wear and sport.
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.
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Woody Notes
Adds floral notes and neroli
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