Note Pyramid
Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte Eau de Parfum opens on bergamot, clean and bright, and the citrus stays legible well past the first few minutes rather than handing over at once.
Blackcurrant, mimosa and jasmine make up the heart. The blackcurrant gives a tart green sharpness, the mimosa a powdery yellow softness, and the jasmine a white floral weight that keeps the scent from reading as a plain cologne. Musk alone forms the base, carrying the citrus and the flowers quietly outward. It runs from bergamot through fresh florals into clean musk, fresh and faintly sweet at every stage, and the aromatic freshness of the opening is still present when the musk has taken over.
Francis Kurkdjian composed Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte and Maison Francis Kurkdjian released it in 2021. He founded the house in 2009 in Paris near Place Vendome with his partner Marc Chaya.
It is long lasting with strong projection. It wears through all four seasons and suits professional wear, casual days and a night out equally, which is unusual for something this fresh. What makes that possible is the musk base, which gives a citrus and floral composition more staying power than its note list would suggest, and the jasmine, which adds enough weight for the evening.
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