Office and everyday wear, over half a day rather than an evening out: longevity 6, sillage 5, two or three sprays are enough in a meeting and plan a top-up if the day runs long. Citrus leads at 92, musk follows at 78 and the white floral sits at 55: bergamot and lemon open, lily of the valley holds the middle, musk carries the end. Spring and summer, not a cold-weather choice. Reads unisex, right at 50 on the scale.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Aqua Universalis
EDT · 2009
Perfumer · Francis Kurkdjian
Not rated yet — be the firstA fresh cologne built on a lemon-and-bergamot pairing carried by a white musk base unusually persistent for the genre: where a classic cologne fades within the hour, this one holds for half a day. The floral heart stays quiet and soapy, and it is that clean-linen impression, rather than the citrus itself, that built its reputation. The composition is short and smooth, with no edges and no contrast, aiming for cleanliness rather than depth.
Main accords
Citrus
Musky
Fresh
White Floral
Powdery
Notes
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Top
Heart
Base
Performance
Longevity
6/10
Sillage
5/10
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Best for
Season
SpringSummer
Occasion
EverydayOffice
Gender
Unisex
Woman
Man
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