Is Perfume Parlour Water Excel a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte?
Aqua Universalis Forte EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | 2011 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Water Excel EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aqua Universalis Forte
- Water Excel
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
Water Excel captures the spotless lemon-and-bergamot sparkle that makes MFK Aqua Universalis Forte feel so expensive, settling into the same soft white-floral musk. The original's superb longevity and refined drydown are dialled back here, but it's a clean, classy budget take on a celebrated fresh signature.
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
Bright, clean citrus and white florals are warm-weather naturals, peaking in spring and summer.
Occasions
Crisp and inoffensive, it excels at office and everyday wear with enough polish for daytime dates.
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 Lemon, Rose, Jasmine
Without floral notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Water Excel EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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