Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte
“Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Citrus fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, citrus composition with a musky undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2021, Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a fresh and vibrant fragrance that combines fruity and citrus notes with a subtle musky warmth. Created by the renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, this composition opens with black currant and bergamot, bringing an immediate burst of freshness and brightness. The heart unfolds with jasmine and mimosa, adding layers of floral complexity before settling into a powdery musk base that provides a gentle yet lasting embrace.
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Application Tips
One spray is sufficient as the citrus top notes are potent and bright. The fragrance develops over time, so it's best applied in the morning or early afternoon for an all-day effect without becoming overpowering.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Light, radiance, and contemporary French perfumery
Founded by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, the maison is known for transparent, luminous compositions that blend traditional savoir-faire with modern sensibility. Signature use of radiant musks and airy florals defines the house style.
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The story behind the bottle.
The instant when you step outside on a crisp morning, the air filled with the scent of freshly picked black currants and the sun just beginning to warm the ground.
Fig. 01 — Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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