How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart brings grasse rose and madagascar ylang ylang. On the skin it settles into cedar. Overall it smells citrus and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae 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
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae EDT in detail
Maison Francis is the house behind Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
More from Maison Francis
The house has 37 perfumes here, led by Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold, Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait De Parfum and Kurkdjian 724 Extrait De Parfum Roll On 4 X 4 Ml.
Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €135. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Xerjoff Join The Club 400 but less than Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime.
Longevity on skin
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. Xerjoff Join The Club 400 lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae
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.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. If you need something for fall, Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour is a better fit.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Xerjoff Join The Club 400 spreads further.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2021.
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Similar picks to try: Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour (4 shared notes), Tom Ford for Men (3 shared notes), Xerjoff Join The Club 400 (3 shared notes) and Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime (4 shared notes).
More questions
When did Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae come out?
It came out in 2013.
Who would like Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae?
People who enjoy citrus and vanilla smells.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae EDT and Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.