Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2017 EDP

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Aqua Celestia

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Aqua Celestia opens with Lime, Neroli, Blackcurrant, and Mint, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Rose, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Musk. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Aqua Celestia carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive mojito in a bottle; some find it a gorgeous, uplifting freshie while others are left cold by its price, performance, and 'meh' linearity. Try it on skin before you buy, as opinions vary wildly.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Aqua Celestia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime33%
Mint27%
Blackcurrant22%
Neroli19%
Heartas listed
Green Notes39%
Mimosa36%
Rose26%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and slightly green profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, where its moderate sillage won't offend. While generally a warm-weather scent, its uplifting character also makes it suitable for relaxed date settings, though it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Aqua Celestia opens with a sparkling, effervescent burst of sharp lime and invigorating mint, softened by a juicy blackcurrant and subtle neroli. As it settles, a delicate rose and mimosa mingle with green notes, evoking a freshly cut lawn or a cool garden breeze. The dry down is a clean, understated musk that holds the composition together, maintaining a consistently fresh and airy feel.

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