Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte (2015)

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Aqua Vitae Forte

About

Aqua Vitae Forte feels like warm citrus light on skin: lemon, mandarin, and bergamot give an immediate clear freshness. Spices and a floral heart soften the opening, while sandalwood and vetiver leave a dry, clean, skin-close trail.

Aqua Vitae Forte opens bright and dry: lemon and Sicilian mandarin create an immediate sunlit citrus flash, while bergamot adds a transparent bitter edge. After a few minutes, cardamom, cinnamon, and pink pepper appear, making the opening warmer and gently spiced without heaviness. In the heart, Madagascar ylang-ylang and Tunisian orange blossom are most noticeable, keeping the fragrance balanced between freshness and soft floral density. As it settles, the composition becomes calmer, with sandalwood and Haitian vetiver drawing a dry, clean woody line. In the trail, it feels like warm skin after sun and spiced citrus air. The scent works well in daytime and early evening, especially in warm weather when you want freshness with character. It is a unisex perfume for those who prefer citrus that turns more skin-like and woody in the base.

Top notes

lemon, guatemalan cardamom, sicilian mandarin, ceylon cinnamon, bergamot, pink pepper

Heart

madagascar ylang-ylang, tunisian orange blossom

Base

sandalwood, haitian vetiver