The line, compared

Every Aqua Universalis, compared

3 fragrances in Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua Universalis line, from 2009 to 2021. Ratings, lasting power and season come from wearers’ votes; accords show what each one adds to the original.

Most worn: Aqua Universalis3,152 ratings
Highest rated: Aqua Universalis Forte3.98 of 5
Longest lasting: Aqua Universalis Forte6.5 of 10

The original

Aqua Universalis

Launched: 2009
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 3.92 · 3,152 ratings
Lasting power: 4.7 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: unisex

Leads with citrus, white floral, fresh.

Aqua Universalis Forte

Launched: 2011
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 3.98 · 1,892 ratings
Lasting power: 6.5 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: unisex

Keeps the original's white floral and citrus at its core.

Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte

Launched: 2021
Concentration: Cologne
Rating: 3.38 · 844 ratings
Lasting power: 5.6 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: unisex

Adds floral to the original's profile.