Aqua Universalis Forte, from Maison Francis Kurkdjian was released in 2011. The perfumer behind this creation is Francis Kurkdjian. It has the top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, middle notes of Jasmine, Rose, and White Flowers, and base notes of Musk and Woody Notes.
No! Not for me this one. Too feminine and has the dominant white florals which to me are right on a crucial borderline between uplifting and headache inducing. Smells more like a room scent than for human consumption (so to speak) and I can't understand why anyone male or female would enjoy smelling like this? each to there own though huh? As with all the MFK scents it's well blended and the citrus opening works well with the soapy, waxy blossom smell. I love jasmine and it's definitely here sweetening up a neroli type floral fragrance but I never seem to find a TRUE jasmine especially in a male fragrance or even failing that, a unisex. I remember trying Aqua Universalis and quite liking that but I'll have to try it again to be sure. I seem to remember it being more citrus and watery notes than white florals and as such maybe less intrusive and more wearable than this. Update: I think I've been a little unfair above. I understand why someone would want to smell like this it's very nice and actually evolves, constantly changing and making you think. It's certainly more than just a white floral scent I can really smell the musk too. The flowers are so accurate and natural I'd go as far as to say this is the best white floral I've ever smelled but it's still not for me to wear. (although I am today.)
Having worn this fragrance today despite my initial skepticism about it not being manly enough for me...the quality and skilled composition of aqua universalis simply shines though and over 18 hours of pure delight on my skin. This white floral is well worth the price tag, I wouldn't wear it regularly but it's still an excellent fragrance.