Aqua Celestia Forte

Certainly when a space is uncluttered and clean, free from all excess and extravagance, one is more easily able to draw the mind inward and meditate. There is a serenity derived from this simplicity. In structuring the composition of ‘Aqua Celestia forte’, Mr. Kurkdjian appears to have pulled from this ideal and taken a streamlined approach to his creation. The basic elements of the original are all still present, yet are fairly more pronounced due to the higher concentration (now an “eau de parfum”). Mexican lime, Mitcham mint, French blackcurrant bud absolute, Provencial mimosa absolute, and a volatile musk accord intermingle to create a breathtaking scent. Deftly added are two complimentary, and yet not overpowering, notes to this “forte” reformulation. Italian petitgrain bigarade with its herbaceous and dry/bitter citrus qualities merrys well with the intense lime of the opening. Upon first spraying ‘Aqua Celestia forte’ the wearer can initially appreciate this additional ingredient as it imparts an intense green and briskness which is absent from its forebearer. In the mid-range, the second newly added note of Egyptian jasmine is perceptible combining with the delicate mimosa and blackcurrant bud absolute. Jasmine’s indolic qualities are somewhat hidden due to the more prominent citrus accord, yet faint nuances of the delicate white blossom’s sweet floralcy are present. The typical sexy and animalic characteristics of jasmine are tamed down, leaving behind a subtle creamy/floral quality which fits quite nicely in this introspective fragrance. ‘Aqua Celestia forte’ mirrors very closely to the original “eau de toilette” version. The two newly added notes are subtle, and likely not perceivable to the untrained nose. Their addition does however render a more sophisticated presence to the composition, one which feels richer and more robust. The higher perfume concentration is much more obvious as the projection, longevity and sillage are all amplified. ‘Aqua Celestia forte’, much like its predecessor, is an incredible warm weather scent. It will withstand the harshest of summer’s heat and humidity, all while creating an irresistible cooling effect upon the wearer. Both men and women can enjoy wearing this unisex scent, though its somewhat sweet undercurrent may be a detractor for some men. Overall, ‘Aqua Celestia forte’ is an adequate revisiting of last year’s ‘Aqua Celestia’ from Maison Francis Kurkdjian even if it doesn’t stray far from its family roots. Read more of my fragrance reviews at my personal blog:

I like this one to be honest even though in my opinion it leans more feminine it reminds me if tommy girl it brings me back to middle/high school and the hallways had a mix of this curve for men and acqua di gio and other days tommy for guys and Abercrombie fierce and lucky you for girls lol but yeah def has tommy girl notes in it but guys could pull it off depending on how u carry yourself and your look but all n all its a beautiful citrusy white floral summery scent i think i like it so much cuz a GF of mine from that time period kinda my first love wore tommy girl so it hits a soft spot with me cuz this has a similar smell but good late spring summer scent i would def buy a full bottle and kinda a safe blind buy also it wont offend anyone and is not a choke you out type of scent so u will be good in office and settings where u will be around alot of people for long periods of time but again leans more feminine in my opinion and like i always say this is MY OPINION of this and how it works with MY CHEMISTRY so it dosent matter what my opinion or the next person or the next persons is YOU should TEST IT OUT at a store or get a decant before committing to a full bottle at this price point if its below 50$ no harm no foul blind buying but at this price take my advice but if your like me and blind buy soemtimes u will be fine u will have a tommy girl type scent but more mature and smoother and less piercing and safer lighter so thats just MY OPINION and u know what they say anout opinions they are like as****** EVERYONE HAS ONE !!!

This is basically a bougie citrus/floral that has some pretty uncommon notes that elevate it from other fragrances in the same category. There are no aquatic or marine notes to speak of which tend to be common in citruses, but we've got a green citrus sort of thing going on here. The petitgrain and black currant blossom are cute little outlier notes that make this a noteworthy fragrance. I do appreciate something a little different for my aquatic/citrus collection as they tend to have rather predictable notes. The hedione is a call back to Eau Sauvage for me and I'd say it's a more modern, contemporary fragrance. I'm not entirely in love with it but I appreciate its eccentricity and it's fairly high on my list in the category. Edit: Some months later after writing this review, I've pretty much fallen in love with this, it's a great performer, scent is luxurious, and it's for summer... kinda rare. Top 5 right now.

ابداع وامتاع، نقاء وصفاء، بسيط وسهل، عطر حمضي عشبي بلمسات زهرية سويتية بسيطة جداً، ليس حاد الرائحة كبعض العطور الحمضية العشبية مثل زيرجوف نيو، العطر نيش صحيح، وليس به كمية تفرد كعطر نيش، لكن سهل و محبوب من الجميع، مريح لطيف، فيه كمية نقاء شدتني جداً، من أروع العطور الحمضية الصيفية الربيعية.. العطر ثباته واداءه ولا أروع، ثق تماماً كثبات 6-8 ساعات كحد أدنى، وفوحان على الأقل 1-2 ساعة.. العطر على وشك ينتهي عندي متبقي أقل من 10 مل تقريباً، ومن أكثر عطوري اللي استخدمها بكثرة خصوصاً في الصيف، جداً سهل ولطيف ويودي الغرض.. قد يراه البعض عادي وغير مميز، لكن هذه العطور الحمضية العشبية، في المقام الأول يهمني النقاء والأداء، وجمال الرائحة، التفرد والتميزفي عطور صيفية بحتة قد لا تجده كثيراً.. العطر سعره 70 مل في حدود 200 دولار 750 ريال وأقل، وأنا شخصياً سأعيد شراءه.. إذا كنت تحب العطور الحمضية العشبية بلمحات زهرية سويتية، وتحب العطور السهلة متعددة الاستخدام، هذا خيار جداً آمن وجميل ويستحق في نظري الشراء والاقتناء

Gorgeous. Vibrant, green minty citrus freshness that's pure, crystalline, transluscent, like clear spring water between sunlight and shade. The characteristic MFK sheen is present here to great effect, making this eminently refreshing. This is one to wear on the hottest days - its glasslike sharpness could make mincemeat of heat and humidity. By far the my favorite of the Aqua Forte line, and the most masculine. 9/10 Edit: Finally got a full bottle of this. Compared to my sample, the performance out of the bottle is incredibly powerful. I sprayed once under my shirt and once on my wrist and almost got choked out. The scent was constantly radiating and projecting for over 6 hours, and lasted on skin until I got in the shower the next morning. If you're looking for a powerful summer fragrance, this is definitely one to check out. Worth the high asking price.