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Aqua Vitae Forte

2015unisex

citrus up front, then warm spicy, settling into woody.

Aqua Vitae Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Aqua Vitae Forte was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Lemon, Guatemalan Cardamom, Sicilian Mandarin, Ceylon Cinnamon, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Madagascar Ylang-Ylang…

citrus warm spicy woody aromatic

Nose: Francis Kurkdjian

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Lemon, Guatemalan Cardamom, Sicilian Mandarin, Ceylon Cinnamon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
Heart· 2–4h
Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Tunisian Orange Blossom
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

53%

50%

45%

39%

36%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachClose

Summer39%Spring36%Fall18%Winter7%Day77%Night23%Wears unisex53%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Aqua Vitae Forte smell like?

citrus up front, then warm spicy, settling into woody. Dominant accords: citrus, warm spicy, woody.

What notes are in Aqua Vitae Forte?

Top: Lemon, Guatemalan Cardamom, Sicilian Mandarin, Ceylon Cinnamon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper. Heart: Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Tunisian Orange Blossom. Base: Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver.

How long does Aqua Vitae Forte last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Aqua Vitae Forte loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Aqua Vitae Forte best for?

Summer is the top pick (39%). Spring is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Aqua Vitae Forte?

Day wear leads at 77%. Night is a secondary pick at 23%.

Is Aqua Vitae Forte for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 53% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Aqua Vitae Forte?

Composed by Francis Kurkdjian. Released in 2015.