HEALTHY GUT, HEALTHY MIND

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua fragrances have always been a go-to for refreshing scents. Today, highly revered perfumer Francis Kurkdjian continues the legacy by unveiling three new iterations within the Cologne forte collection. As a perfume aficionado, Kurkdjian aims to evoke a sense of warmth and positivity through the olfactory portraits. To achieve that, he tapped on bergamot, using it as a fundamental ingredient for the fragrances. The Aqua Universalis blends bergamot with the sweetness of white musk and effervescent mock orange and sweet pea flowers encapsulating the joy of radiance and the

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purity of a breath of fresh, enveloping air. For Aqua Vitae, Kurkdjian uses mandarin to give bright freshness to the bergamot, lending a luminous citrusy and sunny floral scent. Lastly, the Aqua Celestia amalgamates the tangy bergamot with blackcurrant, mimosa (with its raspberry and blackberry facets), and jasmine (strawberry, apricot and peach accents). The fruity notes are complemented with a musky note, offering a bright and crystalclear aura. As described by Kurkdjian, these epicene fragrances are a “modern, long-lasting Cologne, showcasing the idea of light, colour and sensations which was already in the genesis of the original eau de toilette fragrances.”

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