Aqua Universalis
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis begins with amalfi lemon and bergamot, and does not apologise for either.

Released
2009
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
House from
France
Retail
$265 / 70ml
Rated
3.93/5
How it moves
It arrives on amalfi lemon, bergamot and orange — bright, immediate, gone before you have decided about it. Lily of the valley and orange blossom are where it actually lives. It dries down to musk and woodsy notes, close to the skin and hard to forget.
What wearers say
3.93 out of 5 from 3,045 ratings.
- Appreciated as an elegant, versatile clean-citrus scent perfect for warm weather and office settings.
- The most common critique is short longevity, with many noting it fades within a couple of hours.
- Frequently described as fresh, soapy and inoffensive, though some find it too simple for the price.
Who made it
Francis Kurkdjian composed it in 2009, for Maison Francis Kurkdjian in France. One of the house's earliest releases, conceived as a clean, universal signature inspired by the comforting scent of freshly washed fabrics.
Wear it for less
There are 5 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $55 — $210 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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- What smells like Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis?
- We list 5 bottles built to smell like it, including Acqua Bravata by The Dua Brand, Fleur Blanche by Zoha Aroma, Across The Universe by Alexandria Fragrances and Aqua Universalis by Oil Perfumery.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis?
- Acqua Bravata by The Dua Brand, at $55 for 34ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis is listed at $265 for 70ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $55 to $99.
- Who made Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis?
- It was composed by Francis Kurkdjian, released in 2009 for Maison Francis Kurkdjian.