Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2009
Aqua Universalis
Longevity
Variesreports split · 150+ people
Projection
Softabout 2 in 3 of 120+ people
Season
Warmer months9 in 10 season mentions
fresh
uplifting
fresh lemon and lily-of-the-valley breezes
Scent Notes
Fresh
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What the community says
A warm-weather scent
Scendira's summary of 300+ people on perfume review sites. Updated 25 Oct 2026
How long it lasts150+ people
45%
say it fades quickly
45% Fades quickly
30% Moderate
25%
25% long-lasting · rounded to the nearest 5%
Mixed reports on wear time
How far it projects120+ people
Leans soft
about 2 in 3 say it stays close to the skin
In words
On most people, Aqua Universalis stays close to the skin: that is what about 2 in 3 people report.
When people wear it59 mentions
9 in 10
season mentions are warmer
9 in 10 warmer1 in 10 other seasons
From 59 mentions of a season.
Warmer monthsOffice
Good to know
Fades quickly for manySniff firstof 150+
say it fades quickly, 25% say it lasts a long time
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Also worth knowing
Compliments
3%
3% of people get compliments on it (136).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Creators on Aqua Universalis1 video
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Summary in words
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis: what 300+ people say about it.
In short: A warm-weather scent.
Worn by everyone.
About 45% of 150+ people say it fades quickly (mixed reports on wear time).
Leans soft (120+ people): On most people, Aqua Universalis stays close to the skin: that is what about 2 in 3 people report.
Of the 59 mentions of a season, about 9 in 10 are about warmer weather.
People wear it most for: warmer months, office.
Fades quickly for many: 45% of 150+ say it fades quickly, 25% say it lasts a long time. Worth a sniff first.
3% of people get compliments on it (136).
Perfumes people say smell alike: Aqua Universalis Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian (86% of voters); 724 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian (72% of voters); Breeze by Lattafa (84% of voters); Donna Karan Women Energizing by Donna Karan (72% of voters).
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 300+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis smells like fresh lemon and lily-of-the-valley breezes. Key notes are lily-of-the-valley, amalfi lemon and bergamot, among other notes. It reads unisex.
It is best in spring and summer. A good pick for casual days. Released in 2009. Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian.
Worn, it holds for a few hours before it softens and is noticed at a hug's distance.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: you are weighing a $244 bottle; a sample costs far less.
- Skip if: you want something warm and rich.
Around $244, a premium fresh perfume.
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The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
The Brand
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was founded in Paris in 2009 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya. You can browse 44 Maison Francis Kurkdjian perfumes on Scendira, from about $24 to $945.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like fresh lemon and lily-of-the-valley breezes. Key notes are lily-of-the-valley, amalfi lemon and bergamot, among other notes.
Worn, it holds for a few hours before it softens and is noticed at a hug's distance.
It is best in spring and summer. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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