Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Aqua Vitae EDT
“Carbonated citrus sunshine — the scent equivalent of a cold sparkling water on a hot day.”
Francis Kurkdjian's 2013 launch for Maison Francis Kurkdjian — part of MFK's clean-citrus daytime tier alongside Aqua Universalis. A citrus-soft-woody unisex composition with lemon, Sicilian mandarin, guaiac wood, tonka bean, vanilla, jasmine, and hedione. Performs strongest in summer, daytime, 5-7 hours with moderate projection.
The take
What works
- ●Yuzu-mandarin freshness that's effervescent and joyful
- ●Perfectly calibrated for summer skin wear
- ●Unisex with effortless appeal — works on anyone
Trade-offs
- ●Very short-lived — practically a travel-spray fragrance
- ●Disappears in anything below 15°C
Notes
Top
Lemon
Sicilian Mandarin
Guaiac Wood
Tonka Bean
Vanilla
Jasmine
HedionePerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aqua Vitae smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Giorgio Armani She (100%), Giorgio Armani Armani Code EDT (67%), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte (53%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Aqua Vitae last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 60/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Aqua Vitae?
Best in summer, daytime-leaning. Suited to casual, beach.
Is Aqua Vitae worth it?
At $160–$225, fine — with caveats. Yuzu-mandarin freshness that's effervescent and joyful. Perfectly calibrated for summer skin wear.
Details
- Perfumer
- Francis Kurkdjian