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Aqua Celestia Forte
The crisp air in an urban park as you catch your breath after a morning jog, surrounded by the scent of freshly picked black currants and blooming flowers.
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Aqua Celestia ForteLuxury · $250+
46%Similar accords, often for lessParis – Deauville · ChanelPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018, Aqua Celestia Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Floral Green fragrance that captures the essence of a fresh and vibrant day. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, this composition opens with a bright burst of lime, lemon, and petitgrain, followed by the cool freshness of mint. The heart introduces black currant blossom, jasmine, hedione, mimosa, and lily-of-the-valley, creating an intricate blend of floral and green accords. The base notes of musk provide warmth and depth, grounding the scent with a subtle sensuality.
Apply Aqua Celestia Forte with two sprays to capture both its bright opening and warm base notes. The citrus top notes are fleeting, so reapply lightly if needed throughout the day for continuous freshness.
Fig. 01 — Aqua Celestia Forte, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Francis Kurkdjian
The composer of lightFrancis Kurkdjian is among the most celebrated perfumers alive — a creative polymath whose work spans haute couture fragrance, contemporary art installations, and the founding of his own maison.
“It’s impossible to predict. Success doesn’t depend on you. It depends on the audience.”
Francis Kurkdjian · SLEEK, June 2026
The Aqua Celestia line
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Designer Maison Francis Kurkdjian
More from the house · founded 2009 · France
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With Maison Francis Kurkdjian Coloratura
Adds rose; shares lily-of-the-valley.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 12%.