Aqua Celestia

The composition opens with a robust accord of Mexican lime and mint from the Mitcham district of London. The sour citrus and herbaceous spearmint coincide to produce a very refreshing and cooling atmosphere, one which is vibrating with an undercurrent of liveliness. A gentle sweetness is embued via the lovely addition of blackcurrant bud absolute from Burgandy region of France. It glazes the fragrance in a warm fruitiness; a jammy note which marries perfectly with the predominant opening citrus-mint accord. Balanced to perfection, the blackcurrant note never leans too sweet nor too berry-like, and certainly never becomes overwhelming to the nose. Effortlessly, a wispy floral note of mimosa absolute from Provence takes flight in the mid-range and dry down. Its sugar-spun fragrance is soft like a cloud and dreamlike in its effect on the composition. Here the mimosa is joined by a delicate musk accord, exaggerating its luminosity and amplifying its innocence. The overall scent is arrestingly beautiful; the olfactory equivalent to plunging beneath cold water only to reemerge exhilarated and revitalized. 'Aqua Celestia' is yet another stunning example of Francis Kurkdjian's talents as a perfumer. It fits perfectly within the range of "Aqua" line fragrances already created for the brand. In comparison to both 'Aqua Universalis' and 'Aqua Vitae', 'Aqua Celestia' is the least unisex of the trilogy. The mimosa and blackcurrant bud absolutes render the composition in the sweet-floral-fruity category, and may be too sweet for many men. I on the other hand love the architecture of the fragrance and feel that when worn during the heat of summer the sweetness mellows, transforming into an air of freshness. As an "eau de toilette" concentration, sillage and projection are average to below average. I found myself having to apply an ample amount, with it still laying fairly close to the skin afterwards. Longevity is again only average, yet the scent remains perceptible on clothing days after wearing. 'Aqua Celestia' seems best suited to the warmer months of the year, but its universal freshness can be appreciated throughout the seasons. As its projection and sillage are light and not overwhelming, daytime use for work is certainly appropriate. I find the scent to be a wonderful casual everyday fragrance, one which enlivens my spirit upon application and focuses my mind upon the day ahead. 'Aqua Celestia' is, in a word, heavenly. Read my complete review at my personal blog

I got a bottle of this as soon as it came out and i dont know why it took so long to review it. Maybe i didnt want to share how good it is, so less people have it :) Acqua Celestia is true to its name. It is a very moist, water like scent for the summer and it rules all other fresh scents. i dare to say that this IS_the_BEST moist summer fragrance that has been created(from what i have tried) and i have been searching for this scent all my fragrance journey. i never came across davidoff, so no reference with that one but this is even better than Mefisto, which does hold 2nd place for me in fresh scents. that one has a bit too much going on with herbs and woods and iris, whether this one is a gulp of fresh cold water. Scent itself starts with a lot of citrus and mint that creates that very watery cold accord and in the summer heat this is best thing ever! And this phase lasts quite long, i would say 3 hours on me. Then you get sparkling effect out of it, similar to what you find in Amber Oud by Roja or Uden by Xerjoff, and that sparkling really adds lightness to the scent. Very uplifting. And then when this perfume goes into base, something white comes out and i suspect its musk, something slightly feminine but still nice and fresh, and i sure Love that. Overall 8 hours on me for this Celestial scent, which all other houses should take a note of, and stop creating 2-3 hour lasting scents. There is something in this perfume that gives metalic note, or something that might give off a throat scratching feel, most likely from synthetics used to boost performance, but i find it comes out only if i over spray. 2 spray, up to 3 is about perfect. Overall, excellent offering, safe blind buy, can be worn by men and women. Mr Tough Guys, dont be afraid of this one, its excellent. Wear nice white shirt to match the glorious aura that this little gem will grant you and enjoy summer :) Better than acqua digio, better than light blue, polo blue, terre d'hermes, better than acquas from the same line regardles of the concentration, better than SMW, mefisto, oud silk mood, superbia list goes on.....

This is one of the 3 Aquas I tried in the fragrance wardrobe set, and so far this is my favorite out of the 3. The other 2 are Aqua Universalis and Aqua Vitae which are both very enjoyable as well. This opens with a very prominent sparkling, fizzy lime. I must admit I am just recently starting to explore the world of fragrances so I haven't tried out a whole lot of fragrances that I can compare to. To me, this fragrance stimulates my nose in a way none other did. It's so sparkly and fizzy and limey, I felt as if I'm drinking lime soda. I can almost taste the sourness and fizz in my mouth. It sort of reminded me of a detergent/dishwasher/washroom freshener at first because of how strong the lime is, and there are a lot of cleaning products with lime/lemon scent. Even so, I still enjoy how clean and fresh this scent is. I didn't really get the blackcurrant but the lime, neroli and mint were quite prominent for the first few hours. Projection is alright, I can still smell it faintly after 3 to 4 hours without sniffing my wrist. When the lime dries down eventually, it becomes sweeter - fresh floral kind of sweet. Longevity was pretty strong, I could still smell it on my wrist after 8+ hours, though by that time it's a skin scent. All in all, a very uplifting, fresh citrus scent that is great for everyday wear. Works well in school or work or any casual occasions when you want to smell pleasant. Contemplating buying a full bottle because I really enjoy wearing this, and it's such an easy to wear fragrance. Edit: It's now 18 hours after I applied the fragrance and when I smell my wrist I can still get a slight hint of the scent. I can't love it enough, I'm so happy to have found this gem. It works magic for me.

Aqua Celestia by MFK is one of those fragrances that might not boast the most exotic or groundbreaking notes, yet its charm lies in the impeccable balance and masterful blending that it achieves. Upon the initial spritz, a minty tangerine note takes center stage, ushering in a fresh sensation. It's not the typical citrusy burst akin to Chanel Allure Homme Sport; instead, it presents itself in a more subdued, quiet manner, creating an inviting aura. As the heart notes start to unfold, a gentle tobacco note emerges, intertwining with the mint and tangerine. This transformation introduces a warmer dimension to the fragrance, adding depth and complexity without overpowering the initial freshness. The basenotes, where the true character of the fragrance unveils, showcase a subtle blend of amber, cloves, and musk. What distinguishes Aqua Celestia is its cleanliness; the musk, rather than contributing to a sweaty or heavy feel, brings equilibrium, creating a well-rounded olfactory experience. In my experience, it resonates with the likes of Tom Ford For Men, making it an appealing choice for those who appreciate that particular scent profile. The fragrance doesn't rely on the allure of exotic ingredients but rather on the harmonious marriage of its components. Aqua Celestia unfolds as a great scent that beautifully balances freshness with warmth. Its unassuming nature and versatile composition make it suitable for various occasions. If you're drawn to fragrances that showcase expert craftsmanship in blending and balance, then Aqua Celestia is certainly worth exploring in your fragrance journey.

If you like minty, refreshing scents, it doesn't get much better than Aqua Celestia. This smells like a mojito, but without the alcohol. The mint and lime are definitely the strongest notes, but it never becomes sharp or too aromatic. There is a nice understated sweetness to it. The supporting notes black currant, rose and musk give it a hint of femininity. It's not too feminine to be easy to wear for a man though, this can be worn by anyone. Just keep in mind that it's a fruity and floral mint scent, not an extremely herbal one. This is everything I wanted Acqua di Gioia (EDP, EDT is a different story) to be, completely different but in my opinion a much better take on the same concept of sweetened mint, citrus and florals. This smells good enough too drink and feels thirst-quenching when I spray it. It has a light sillage and average longevity, but I personally don't think that's a problem with this kind of fragrance, because it feels so good to spray more and I can't imagine it could turn overwhelming. Only downside would be the price, but let's be real here, it's hard to empty anything when you have a larger collection, so if I had this, I would just spray away.