What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and white floral. Bergamot and lemon at the top, grasse rose and madagascar ylang ylang in the middle and ambroxan at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis EDT
Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis EDT comes from Maison Francis. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Is Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Parfums De Marly Sedley lasts longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like ambroxan are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
What Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis costs
The usual price in Europe is about €92. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Parfums De Marly Sedley and Creed Aventus.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2011 and 2021.
Perfumes that smell like Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Y (2 shared notes), Maison Martin Margiela untitled unisex (3 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (3 shared notes) and Creed Aventus (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis?
People who enjoy citrus and white floral smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2009.
What is the difference between Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis EDT and Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.