Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Aqua Vitae
About
Aqua Vitae opens with bright lemon and mandarin, then softens into vanilla infusion and tonka bean. Hedione adds a transparent glow, while guaiac wood leaves a dry woody trace. On skin, it feels fresh, composed, and easy to wear every day.
Aqua Vitae feels like a cool breath of citrus air: Calabrian lemon and Sicilian mandarin open bright, without sharp acidity. After a few minutes, it turns softer and warmer, with a smooth, almost creamy shade of vanilla infusion and tonka bean. Hedione adds transparent radiance and a clean-skin effect, so the composition stays light and mobile. In the drydown, guaiac wood gathers the citrus into a dry woody outline and keeps the trail refined. In character, it is a citrus-woody fresh scent for everyday wear: office, commute, a warm day in the city. It suits those who prefer clear structure over sugary weight and want a composed feeling from morning to evening.
Top notes
Calabrian lemon, Sicilian mandarin, Brazilian tonka bean, vanilla infusion, hedione, guaiac wood
Heart
orange blossom, magnolia, jasmine, ylang-ylang
Base
sandalwood, guaiac wood, vanilla, musk