Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte

Received the samples today! this is my favourite of the trio closely followed by Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte. But to be honest why ruin a good thing when you already have The Aqua EDP releases. The originals do a much better job in terms of longevity and substance. This release is beautiful, airy and summery however is it ground breaking? the answer is no. They are very much in the same vein as the originals which renders this trio useless in my mind. Performance wise, this is probably the longest lasting of the trio and it would only last for about 4-5 hours at best. I've been a huge fan of MFK like many on this page and I know that everyone as myself have been holding out for a release that would stack up to some of this house greatest releases such as BR540, Grand Soir or Oud Satin Mood. This hope is slightly dwindling as nothing MFK released recently demands attention like his previous releases mentioned above. We have houses like Amouage taking strides when it comes to perfume releases with mind bending formulas and concentrations no one in the industry dares to do with Interlude 53 and then, you've got this trio release!

Out of the trio from this new line this is by far the best and most exciting that MFK has to offer. From the opening there is a clear black currant note that is easily detectable, perfect for anyone searching for a strong tangy fruit opening that persists into the drydown. Shortly after the initial spray there is a clera musk theme, obviously coming from base musk note that surrounds the fruity theme. More subtly is the citrus and floral notes that make this scent brighter and more invigorating. The problem with this scent is that it suffers from the same problem as the others within its line, they aren't innovating or new and for the price that MFK will charge at retail it probably isn't worth buying any of them. The rating of this scent is a 6.5/10, although this scent is pleasant and enjoyable, it lacks the innovation that is required for a scent to be perceived as even near the same level as the various other MFK creations.

I thought I knew what a “sparkling” perfume is, then I met this, Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte. It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever smelled, shining bright, dewy, and yes, sparkling as if you're smelling sunlight. It’s a unique take on citrus like nothing I’ve experienced before, quite balanced, and it manages to have all this brightness without being too sweet or being sharp at all in my opinion. It’s a damn shame this has such poor longevity on my skin. I don’t mind if it doesn’t project or leave a trail, I just wish I could smell it longer than an hour to hour and a half. So pricey too, but if the longevity were better, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a bottle for myself even at that price point. As it is, I thoroughly enjoyed the 5ml decant I had until it was gone.

Starts off pretty sharp and crisp in a citrusy and clean way, kind of like a Sprite or a Mojito. As it progresses it becomes smoother and soft; the musk and florals now become more noticeable and shine together with the bergamot and black currant, it still reminds me of something lime - sparkling but this time with some flowers. It's as though you were high in a mountain on a hot summer day, surrounded by flowers and breezes of fresh air while you take a sip of your lime sparkling water. Simply beautiful. There's something in here that is nostalgic to me, I can't quite pinpoint what is it or what exactly it reminds me off but it takes me back to my childhood days, it made me have an Anton Ego from Ratatouille moment. MFK, you killed it with this.

This would be bubbles from the power puff girls signature fragrance. I’m a guy and i love this fragrance. This is what i spray on after my showers, so i really only spray it for personal enjoyment and fulfillment. initially you get a big blast of citrus which settles into a fruity citrusy floral fragrance that’s very bright, uplifting, and full of character. Compared to all the other Aqua fragrances offered from mfk, and his other fresh/citrus fragrances, this one has the most character in my opinion. Side note, the cologne forte concentration reminds me of roja’s parfum cologne, freshness of a cologne with longevity of a Parfum. This fragrance is very fresh, and on my skin it projects solid for 3 hours and i can still smell it after 5 hours.

As with many from MFK this isn't groundbreaking on the face of it, but a little time on the skin shows its worth. A bright clean fresh citrus blackcurrant musk sounds like a lovely cheapie that'd be fine to respray every few hours - only here it's exquisitely balanced and lasts astonishingly long from a couple of sprays even in the warmth. That is to say the clever thing is almost invisible behind a lovely fruity freshy. My favourite of this collection, though Vitae would win if I wanted something more sultry and spicy. That's not my summers, so this. Does start a little overly zingy and that lasts in a close skin sniff but from any distance it's all bright juice. One for the arms and back of neck spray, not sides by ears.

While I try dozens of fragrances and like many, I only buy full bottles of a handful - Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte is one I love enough to purchase and enjoy returning to. To my nose, it has a bright and sweet (but not cloying) citrus opening, along with a floral mid that gradually sneaks into a pretty strong musk drydown. This is great for west coast year-round wearing as even in rainy season it brightens the day. I tend to put many fragrances on my neck, but this is a little too strong for that, however, with just two or three sprays for wrist and body, the world just seems nicer when I wear this and it makes me happy. I really like the whole MFK range, for the most part, but this is my favorite for everyday wear.

Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte has such a cheerful and happy feeling, of all the MFKs that are rather fresh and somewhat summery to use, I think it is the most dynamic. If you want something very citrusy I recommend Universalis, something more aldehydic like 724, but if you want a playful and comforting sweetness with Celestia you will be right, the cassis from Burgundy and the mimosa from Provence have such a cozy feeling that you will not stop using it. The durability is medium and the sillage too, it certainly works better when you have hydrated well with cream just before

This is my favourite remedy that helps me to cope with these hot , humid , muggy days.☀️☀️☀️ It’s so light , fresh , uplifting and the floral notes , make it so elegant & sophisticated.It’s so simple and yet so enchanting.✨✨✨ It lasts 8+ hours on me , sillage is between moderate/strong.I use only 3 sprays.Very good performance for this scent profile.👌 My Summer ‘24 staple and i really loved it , since the first spray.😍 Also , i have to say , that the colour of the bottle alone , it’s so enticing.💙

Brignt, sharp, refreshing citrus with hints of currant and berries. Not light or ethereal, more a medium thickness...perfectly pleasant for wearing all year. Not sweet, so won't be cloying. Really high quality, very well blended, versatile and pleasant. Great summer or holiday frag. Love it. Wearing it next to Universalis Cologne Forte which is less sharp, a bit sweet, and more floral. Universalis is nice but less my speed. Celestia is definitely my preference. Scent: 9 / Sillage: 8 / Longevity: 8

Like it and my partner loves it, so I'm learning to love it too! It really has grown on me over time. High quality day time limey aldehydic floral that isn't too sweet and doesn't smell like everything else to me (I would quickly pick it out in a line up.) And on me it lasts a decent 6 hrs. Tip: If you like this and wish it were deodorant, then try the Luxe Deodorant Rêve de Thé because it smells almost identical! They also have a body lotion in the same scent which I haven't tried.

This is my fave MFK. So beautiful. In cold weather it sits close to my skin. However I’m betting in summer this will be beast. It’s just. Gorgeous. I can wear this to bed. Or after the pool. After the shower. Anywhere really. Inoffensive. Lemony eh yeah I guess. But. Honestly it’s like a cologne esque watery scent. Perfectly named haha. But overall floral aquatic and stunning. This captures all gender identity beautifully and I think can be worn alone or mixed.

MFK Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte is phenomenal, I can't get enough of it For anyone exploring MFK's fresh fragrances, this is the absolute pinnacle, and honestly, one of the top scents from the entire line. The initial spray has this crisp blackcurrant, bright and really refreshing. It certainly shares some of the sunny feel found in Imagination, but Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte feels distinctly lighter, airier, and more purely aquatic, removing the tea note.

This is my 2nd favorite of the collection with Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte being 1st. This is light, airy and I get a fruity sensation with first sprayed which I love. However, like all three, they don't last at all on my skin. This one doesn't even last on my clothing. I would purchase them if the longevity was better, but I'm not investing that much on something I have to reapply several times.

Rated this as second to Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte. I do like both Vitae and Celestia better than Universalis in this new release for sure. The scent follows Celestia EDT closely with amazing effervescence and just that extra sparkle that I feel the forte lacks. It's a tossup between Vitae and Celestia for me in this collection.

I love this scent so much! Very beautiful, bright and uplifting, I’m always in a mood for it. It’s one of the best perfumes I’ve encountered so far. I love that it isn’t very sweet nor citrusy (sharp), black currant shines in it. And I find its soft pale blue bottle very attractive and unique as well.

I am surprised this MFK isn’t hyped as much as some of the others. This is the perfect summer citrus scent. You definitely pick up the bergamot in the opening and the scent dries into a beautiful citrusy boozy scent. Will definitely be my easy reach summer go to scent.

A burst of energy, just like Aqua Media. Sniff it and you'll suddently feel full of energy and power. I don't get why I think about lavender when sniffing this. (While I don't get why Aqua Media makes think about sweet mint.🤷♀️)

Im in my mid 20’s snd this gets me the most compliments out of all my MFK or any niche house. I’m sorry but for younger people this is the bridge between mall scents and hard to understand niche. It’s wearable fresh!

A fragrance I have repurchased. Works beautifully in summer but also in winter. Fresh and citrusy but not in a sharp way. Relaxing and comforting. I have been stopped in the street by people asking what I'm wearing.