Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2009 EDT

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Aqua Universalis

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Aqua Universalis opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Mock Orange and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Clean Musk. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Aqua Universalis carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Aqua Universalis is the definition of effortless cleanliness, with sparkling citrus and airy florals that wear like a white cotton shirt. It’s sheer, sophisticated, and uplifting but fleeting on skin.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Energetic
  • Modern
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Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot41%
Lemon39%
Aldehydes20%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley56%
Mock Orange44%
Baseas listed
Musk44%
Clean Musk34%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Aqua Universalis excels in warmer weather with its radiant citrus and airy florals, making it ideal for spring and summer. Its lightness is less suited to cold temperatures, where it may disappear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its inoffensive, clean freshness is perfect for the office and everyday casual wear. The subtle projection suits close encounters and active situations but may lack presence 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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 Universalis Eau de Toilette opens with a dazzling burst of Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian lemon, radiating sunlit freshness. The heart reveals a diaphanous floral bouquet of lily of the valley and mock orange, seamlessly blending into a subtle base of clean musk and light woods. Its composition is airy and pure, evoking crisp linens and clear blue skies. Ultra-fresh, delicately floral, and quietly elegant, it’s a whisper of refined cleanliness that leaves a gentle, invigorating trail.

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