Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte

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Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2021

≈ $213 · approx. retail

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A sun-drenched citrus-floral from the Aqua Forte collection, brightening Italian mandarin and bergamot with a solar floral heart before settling into sensual musks warmed by Indian sandalwood.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringSummerDailyOfficeSport / Casual

Perfumer

Francis Kurkdjian

French · 82 in collection

Acclaimed master perfumer and co-founder of Maison Francis Kurkdjian; also creative director of perfumes at Dior since 2021. Rose to fame creating Le Male for Jean Paul Gaultier early in his career.

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