BergamotOpens with
Sweet PeaHeart
White MuskDries down to
Francis KurkdjianThe nose · 234 fragrances · also made Rouge Trafalgar Esprit De Parfum (2024)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Aqua Universalis
A fresh start in an office with sunlight filtering through the windows, where crisp citrus notes mingle with the soft floral undertones of sweet pea and mock orange.
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Aqua UniversalisLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessMiss Blooming Bouquet (2023) Dior · DiorPremium tier, $100–250 · shares bergamot, sweet pea and white musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Francis Kurkdjian launched Aqua Universalis in 2009, the same year he founded Maison Francis Kurkdjian. This aromatic fragrance for both women and men opens with a bright burst of bergamot and Sicilian lemon before transitioning into a heart of sweet pea and mock orange. The composition settles into a musky base that is warm yet restrained, creating a balance between freshness and depth.
One spray is enough for daytime wear as the citrus top notes are bright but short-lived. The musky base will linger longer, making it suitable for both morning meetings and evening events.
Fig. 01 — Aqua Universalis, 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
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Designer Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 13%.