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Bewsscenuoups – :
I recently got a sample box of 8 Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrances and Aqua Celestia was my favorite. Coming in a faaar second was Aqua Universalis and the rest I could do without.
Aqua Celestia smells effervescent, airy, green citrus, with a hint of musk that settles beautifully and totally unlike any perfume I’ve smelled before! I get about 5-6hrs from it & I will likely buy a full bottle when my 11ml sample is gone. 🙂
Also, for anyone trying to choose between Aqua Celestia and Aqua Celestia Forte, I prefer this one as it is lighter & more fresh. Aqua Celestia Forte is a heavier/sweeter version of this one and I just felt like it lost all of its good qualities. My boyfriend (in a blind sniff test) also preferred the non-forte version.
AlexBobr – :
I usually dislike much musk but this is musky in the dry-down and stunning throughout. It truly develops from something bright, light, citrusy and phonic into something quite sexy. The top notes fade quite quickly but I can still detect it next day. My OH adores it and says it’s very youthful. But it’s both subtle and complex. I can’t get enough of it. It’s not like anything else (Universalis is way too woody for me).
Hoazoldiddimb – :
October 2nd, 2018. 17h 33m.
Weather: Overcast day with a high of 25°C.
Location: Fifth Avenue
Reading: “In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust (pg. 332).
Listening: “Healing Song” by Build an Ark
Wearing: Ribbed jersey knit polo in khaki, black tailored jeans, black Hermès croc “Izmir” sandals.
Today I decided to spray a sample of Aqua Celestia from the sample set I received by Francis Kirkdjian.
Upon first spray, it was love at first scent. The opening was an elixir of Biscay ocean breezes. There was a faint blast of sea salt but the palpable lime was the main character to this story. It was more of the zest that atomizes in the air the way you peel a pomelo. As my skin warms up this panacea, I immediately uncover the greenery: mint, verbana, wet grass but the perfect equity of black currant and neroli helps cut down the sharpness just a little bit. It is the guest appearance of datura that pops her head in quickly that softens this fragrance.
The dry down is spectacular. A meriting clean finish of white musk that isn’t warm and powdery. It is cool and refreshing. And upon stepping outside, the breeze of a cloudy evening picks up this scent and cavorts around you like Lalique bacchantes dancers which broaches an airy, atmosphere that had people turn and smile at me in downtown Fifth Avenue.
Lucid, and fresh, this fragrance (to me) seems more appropriate in mild weather during the departing transition of summer into fall on overcast days. There is something heathering and silvery about this fragrance. In one word: elegant. In two words: elegantly idyllic.
yoba – :
I first tried celestia forte and thought it was too strong, too synthetic feeling and a ticking headache bomb. I also thought that the florals were too screaming and too feminin. I had no hopes when I received sample of this celestia, but its much better than the forte version. I get citrus and herbals, not so much whit flowers. Its also toned down compared to the forte. Very nice scent.
OnendraxexMix – :
Hmmm… i definitely wouldn’t call this fragrance masculine but it’s not feminine enough that a person would be stricken by a man wearing it. It smells nice ! Especially in the hot weather uncomfortable … trust me, any woman would be appreciative of a man coming by her smelling like this… SOTD (7/30/18): MFK Aqua Celestia 😉
OrefShere – :
Aqua Celestia continues the line of Kurkdjian scents that include Aqua Vitae, Aqua Universalis, and their Forte counterparts. Once again it combines light, natural notes to create a refreshing warm weather option in a style that is both pretty and immaculately clean. I always envision lots of white linens when I smell something from the Aqua line and Celestia is no different. At the same time, it presents a new dimension to the trio and has its own, unique scent profile. Whether or not you’re going to like this new scent profile is based on personal taste of course, and unfortunately, in my case, my taste does not align with it.
Celestia opens with a bright, natural lime punch and the immediate presence of white musk. The mint is restrained to the degree that it provides a fresh, herbal quality to the scent without announcing itself too boldly. In the heart of the composition, is a tart, semi-sweet and fruity black currant accord. This accord is well-executed, and it gathers strength to some degree as the scent progresses, despite coming across fairly subtle at first. I enjoy the currant note when I’m able to sort of isolate it and just smell it by itself. But there’s also a mimosa accord that Kurkdjian has added to Aqua Celestia, a bit heavy handedly if you ask me. It’s strong, and it’s blended with a healthy dose of white musk so as a result the entire fragrance sits in this sort of haze of white musk and mimosa. The lime dissipates quickly into the haze, and the mint is more or less smothered by it. The black currant seems to balance it to some extent, or at least provides a nice distraction, but it’s still colored in this hue of mimosa musk and becomes rather blended with it. Is it a bad smell? No. But it smells like a women’s perfume to me, and not something really designed for a man or even something that should be labeled unisex. I find the mimosa too pretty–it’s a very soft, powdery floral smell and it reminds me of a something a female co-worker wears often. Color-wise, it leaves impressions of pastel greens, whites, and pinks. While Guerlain Homme presented mint and lime in a style that I found immediately appealing, these notes seem to take a back seat here to the blended whole of mimosa, musk and currant. I’m not a huge fan of floral scents to begin with, and here they’re used in a manner that is just too strong, and in my opinion, detracts from the scent’s more uplifting and fresh qualities. In the end, I don’t even know if I would be comfortable wearing this in the heat, as I think the floral musk would bother me. While I don’t think Celestia is a bad scent necessarily, it doesn’t meet the high hopes that I had for it. I’m not recommending this to guys looking for a fresh summer option (if it’s mint and lime you’re after, there’s Guerlain Homme L’Eau Boisee, Selection Verte, and Armani Code Sport Athlete). However, I would recommend that women sample it as it seems as if it could work well in that capacity. Final rating 6.5/10
acendflense – :
Aqua Celestia continues the line of Kurkdjian scents that include Aqua Vitae, Aqua Universalis, and their Forte counterparts. Once again it combines light, natural notes to create a refreshing warm weather option in a style that is both pretty and immaculately clean. I always envision lots of white linens when I smell something from the Aqua line and Celestia is no different. At the same time, it presents a new dimension to the trio and has its own, unique scent profile. Whether or not you’re going to like this new scent profile is based on personal taste of course, and unfortunately, in my case, my taste does not align with it.
Celestia opens with a bright, natural lime punch and the immediate presence of white musk. The mint is restrained to the degree that it provides a fresh, herbal quality to the scent without announcing itself too boldly. In the heart of the composition, is a tart, semi-sweet and fruity black currant accord. This accord is well-executed, and it gathers strength to some degree as the scent progresses, despite coming across fairly subtle at first. I enjoy the currant note when I’m able to sort of isolate it and just smell it by itself. But there’s also a mimosa accord that Kurkdjian has added to Aqua Celestia, a bit heavy handedly if you ask me. It’s strong, and it’s blended with a healthy dose of white musk so as a result the entire fragrance sits in this sort of haze of white musk and mimosa. The lime dissipates quickly into the haze, and the mint is more or less smothered by it. The black currant seems to balance it to some extent, or at least provides a nice distraction, but it’s still colored in this hue of mimosa musk and becomes rather blended with it. Is it a bad smell? No. But it smells like a women’s perfume to me, and not something really designed for a man or even something that should be labeled unisex. I find the mimosa too pretty–it’s a very soft, powdery floral smell and it reminds me of a something a female co-worker wears often. Color-wise, it leaves impressions of pastel greens, whites, and pinks. While Guerlain Homme presented mint and lime in a style that I found immediately appealing, these notes seem to take a back seat here to the blended whole of mimosa, musk and currant. I’m not a huge fan of floral scents to begin with, and here they’re used in a manner that is just too strong, and in my opinion, detracts from the scent’s more uplifting and fresh qualities. In the end, I don’t even know if I would be comfortable wearing this in the heat, as I think the floral musk would bother me. While I don’t think Celestia is a bad scent necessarily, it doesn’t meet the high hopes that I had for it. I’m not recommending this to guys looking for a fresh summer option (if it’s mint and lime you’re after, there’s Guerlain Homme L’Eau Boisee, Selection Verte, and Armani Code Sport Athlete). However, I would recommend that women sample it as it seems as if it could work well in that capacity. Final rating 6.5/10
San4eSKZ – :
A zesty lime/ citrus, verbena, and some nice green notes, with a little musk.
Can’t pick up any florals, or mint, just a nuance of a floral touch, that softens the citrus a bit.
For one of the best citruses on the market, and one of the very best values, for under $50; try Guerlain L’Eau Boisee, a true lime mojito freshy.
This is one of the very best quality scents in the green citrus genre.
It is similar to Creed Royal Water, but this is more tart.
qwes123 – :
this is my most complimented fragance by far of all my collection.. I have more than 200 fragrances. This is more compliemented than aventus.
when I wear this, women says you smell really sexy….
To me smells like shampoo xDDDD.. but I don’t know why, but all, and I say ALL women LOVE IT on me.. and every single time I wear it I get a lot of compliments…you smell masculine, sexy, So it’s no feminine at all
broteks – :
I just received this in a split, and I have to admit this is super feminine. Not a bad scent at all, just not for me. I gave it to my co-worker.
tralbizz – :
I genuinely tried and tested Aqua Celestia. Listed as Unisex. This is a Feminine fragrance. Do test before buying. It’s bright. It’s citrus and musky. Great for the ladies.
FriendNathaniel – :
“ONE ORDER OF MOJITO COMING UP!,” said the bartender on a hot summer day.
And the bartender served her the most refreshing, thirst-quenching Mojito (with a twist of mint) she ever had.
andrewko – :
I just got a bottle of this via trade and I don’t think I could be any happier. This falls into the dumb reach category for spring and summer. I sampled it upon first release and wasn’t initially in love with this and wrote it off. Now that I have revisited this I still cannot completely put it in the love category but it is very nice. On my skin with 4 sprays I get 8 hours with 3 projecting. Just sweet enough but also light enough to be a great summer fragrance. Great job Kurkdjian. 8/10
acad2008 – :
This is one of my wife’s favorite perfumes on herself. She absolutely loves this stuff, and I must say it smells fantastic on her! Ladies you should try this one.
JokeRSLR – :
This stuff slots effortlessly and perfectly into the Aqua line sharing all the class and clean uplifting vibes of Universalis etc… the citrus in the opening is a positive lime note which I like but becomes less distinct as it settles to a more mandarin/bergamot, this freshness is added to by the mint which is welcome and a marriage made in heaven. Doesn’t come off like a mojito though and it would be so easy to make the connection. It’s musky but with a clean floral combination to back it up and give it the signature of the aqua line. Again this isn’t doing anything new but rather tried and tested combinations and methods very well indeed. The drydown becomes slightly more feminine but that’s just a personal association because it’s neroli which is not only lovely but boosts citrus and gives an amazing base platform to display the top notes. I really like this scent it’s very refreshing, thirst quenching and classy, perfect for a hot summers day would instantly cool you down and soothe you. Although it becomes a quiet skin scent the performance is extremely good.
B13VIRUS – :
Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua line is a collection of well crafted, uplifting everyday fragrances. My favourite among them might be Aqua Universalis, but they’re all rather similar and interchangeable – and none of them is as remarkable as, say, Petit Matin.
Aqua Celestia reminds me very much of Pierre Bourdon’s 1990s classic Davidoff Cool Water for Women, as it has the same aquatic-fruity vibe. I was hoping for a stronger mimosa, but it only lurks in the back. As much as I’m a fan of the MFK catalogue, in this case I advise all of you who like Aqua Celestia to simply buy the good old Cool Water instead and save yourselves a lot of €$£¥.
swx3 – :
I agree with many of the reviews here – fresh, clean, cotton etc. I think it’s very pleasant and definitely inoffensive. It has a slight resemblance to body shop white musk – but only in the type of musks used.
As many others have mentioned, and per usual, this is a very well blended fragrance – so the outcome is quite smooth.
With that said, I personally find it to be textbook feminine. As much as I enjoy it, I can’t wear it with confidence. Actually quite surprised that they’d even bother listing this as unisex. Either way – smells nice.
prannymaill – :
This is far too expensive for me but if EVER…there was a perfume I THOUGHT might be worth the price, it’s THIS! I will probably never try this, and that’s ok! I can dream….can’t I?
pol1969 – :
This is one of the 3 Aquas I tried in the fragrance wardrobe set, and so far this is my favorite out of the 3. The other 2 are Aqua Universalis and Aqua Vitae which are both very enjoyable as well.
This opens with a very prominent sparkling, fizzy lime. I must admit I am just recently starting to explore the world of fragrances so I haven’t tried out a whole lot of fragrances that I can compare to. To me, this fragrance stimulates my nose in a way none other did. It’s so sparkly and fizzy and limey, I felt as if I’m drinking lime soda. I can almost taste the sourness and fizz in my mouth.
It sort of reminded me of a detergent/dishwasher/washroom freshener at first because of how strong the lime is, and there are a lot of cleaning products with lime/lemon scent. Even so, I still enjoy how clean and fresh this scent is. I didn’t really get the blackcurrant but the lime, neroli and mint were quite prominent for the first few hours. Projection is alright, I can still smell it faintly after 3 to 4 hours without sniffing my wrist. When the lime dries down eventually, it becomes sweeter – fresh floral kind of sweet. Longevity was pretty strong, I could still smell it on my wrist after 8+ hours, though by that time it’s a skin scent.
All in all, a very uplifting, fresh citrus scent that is great for everyday wear. Works well in school or work or any casual occasions when you want to smell pleasant. Contemplating buying a full bottle because I really enjoy wearing this, and it’s such an easy to wear fragrance.
Edit: It’s now 18 hours after I applied the fragrance and when I smell my wrist I can still get a slight hint of the scent. I can’t love it enough, I’m so happy to have found this gem. It works magic for me.
Shuler88 – :
Francis is a genius! I’m not a big fan of a fresh perfume, but this is a super
botmasters – :
This was very interesting … very fruity and sweet but also dry? It’s certainly unique and of the quality I would expect from the master Mr. Kurkdjian. The mint is absolutely breathtaking and I think is the “celestial” part of aqua celestia. This really lasts and on me projected too much. Never got a compliment though. I sold my bottle because I got really bored. If you have the money this is a beautiful fragrance for the man and woman that wants to smell unique and sophisticated without smelling “avant-garde”.
Aleksey030377 – :
I made use of Maison Kurkdijan’s great sample program (four samples for 14 euros, the cost of which can go toward a full bottle) and tested the ones I thought looked most promising. This is my favourite, and I’m seriously considering the full bottle. At first sniff I didn’t like it. It reminded me of La Vie est Belle for some reason, probably because of the blackcurrant note and a certain spun sugar quality. Once I sprayed it on my skin, though, that comparison melted away and I really started to enjoy this. It’s an airy, fresh scent, a bit green and detergent-y, a touch fizzy. It reminds me most of Smarties candy (called Fizzlers in Europe) those chalky, compressed sugar pastilles. It’s not overly sweet, though. Just bubbly and likeable and clean.
Dimann01 – :
Too airy and aquatic for me (even tho I typically like those genres). Interesting though.
Opens with a blast of aquatics and aldehydes.
They fade a bit and then citrus, laundry detergent, and a green note – celery? – soon come in as well.
Musk then comes in and the interplay between that and the above notes is quite sensual and intriguing.
Musk unfortunately just barely wins the competition with the above notes (typical of modern perfumery I must say) and the development seems to plateau there – both (musk winning and the plateau) to the detriment of the interesting-ness of this frag.
Sothbroofit – :
Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua line essentially plays on the many facets of citrus and musk – always super-clean, laundry fresh and surprisingly long lasting. His latest, Aqua Celestia, doesn’t disappoint; it is a charming citrus floral along the lines of Aqua Universalis, with the original’s lily of the valley substituted for sweet, sunny mimosa.
Aqua Celestia’s opening is all about juicy green lime, with a fresh lift of mint. The mint evokes neither toothpaste nor a mojito; rather, it plays the role of a back-up singer, adding a lightness and sparkle around the edges of the starring lime. Both notes slowly fade over a couple of hours as Aqua Celestia moves into its dry down, which is dominated by clean white musk and the aforementioned mimosa. The dry down projects softly and lasts a good few hours, even in cooler weather.
Some reviewers have found Aqua Celestia to be among the most feminine of the Aqua line, and it’s true that it is softer and sweeter than Kurkdjian’s more masculine offerings, such as Aqua Vitae. However, to my nose Aqua Celestia is neither masculine nor feminine; rather, it is a wonderfully childlike scent, full of naive charm and wide-eyed curiosity. Again, this is the mimosa at play; perhaps it reminds me of the prominent mimosa in Jean-Paul Guerlain’s brilliant sketch of an eau fraiche for children, Petite Guerlain, or perhaps it is the note’s inherent sweetness and softness at play. Regardless, Aqua Celestia comes across as joyously sunny; an uplifting scent for carefree little boys and girls and wistful adults.
ivoolo – :
If you want to smell like a t-shirt washed with a really nice shower gel, this is the fragrance for you
botinok – :
Not sure what all the fuss is about the mint. If it’s there, it’s super well blended and gives the impression of “freshness” in the limey-tart opening, but that’s it. And for fresh-phobes: fear not! Yes it gives off a clean vibe but I find that it’s well balanced by the blackcurrent which darkens it (and gives it some teeth) and the mimosa which rounds it out with sensual floral. This is lovely, perfect for summer and heat, and is a very sophisticated clean.
erurlertyg – :
Aqua Celestia is clean, like taking a shower after a whole day at the beach.
And yet… It also reminds me of dish soap detergent. Don’t get mad at me, I love MFK and I’m always expecting the “big next creation”. But to be fair, most of them fall mid way, they are nice and I like them but they can’t project beyond an inch from my skin. I get it, they are probably not meant to be sillage monsters, but for the price I would like just a little more bam! effect.
So, Aqua Celestia is a comforting, clean and sort of fresh scent that can be linear and a bore.
But I guess its simplicity and unpretentiousness is what makes it good.
otctoolsest – :
A delightful, sunny, tart/sweet fragrance I love to wear in the heat of summer. It’s uplifting and light, but has great longevity A good unisex scent.
accushsew – :
Tested from a 2ml spray tester.
This is lovely-really fresh and bright. It’s sparkly and fizzy, like a minty gin cocktail. The mint was very fresh, like crushed mint in a cocktail, not minty toothpaste, It was very aquatic-cucumber on me, the blackcurrant isn’t peeking through much at all. I’m not sure I could pick mimosa out of a line-up, but there is a lovely soft and gentle floral background once the mint notes die down. The musk is also very soft and gentle. To me, this is quite lightweight-it became a skin scent within an hour, but it lasted for about 4 hours from one spray. The opening minty cucumberyness is unisex, but the dry down I thought was quite feminine, it is a very pretty floral. Perfect for warmer weather!
alexrim – :
Oh my goodness, Francis Kurkdjian does fresh and clean scents so beautifully. Mint and blackcurrant are such an unexpectedly gorgeous combination, the mint so fresh and cutting – along with the green notes and neroli. The ever so slightly bitter blackcurrant rounds the concoction up, adds a slightly darker edge to the clean vibe whilst still bouncing off the mint in a very playful way.
I’ve had this on for an hour or so now and the blackcurrant is still going strong, not in a sweet way but true to that taste when you first bite into one. Edgy and delicate and yes, a refreshing and slightly tart cocktail scent. I’d absolutely want to try a drink in a bar that tasted the way this smells; MFK has other creations I’d rather wear on my skin however.
adax37 – :
I thought I was more or less done with aquatics and did not expect to find this interesting. I could not have been more wrong! The lime-mint-musk combination gives it a very unique and warm feel, despite being a cool aquatic. I think the composition is very well done, with no one note dominant. Another great fragrance from this house.
annddrrey – :
I’m not very comfortable with the opening of Aqua Celestia on my skin, with the refreshing, aromatic and tastefully tart lime completely drenched by a sharp laundry white musk. Even though this aggressively soapy clean white musk does mellow with time, it still largely overpowers the citrus during the first hour.
Eventually, the laundry white musk becomes mild enough for my personal taste, and reveals a transparent prairie, where mint grows among earthy, discreetly spicy green grass. The mint here does not display its cold, medicinal leafiness easily recalling toothpaste; instead, it merely adds a vibrant, fresh minty touch to the white background, which is my favourite part of Aqua Celestia.
A sweet-tart fruity note reminiscent of black currant also starts to emerge after about 2 hours, and soon becomes the pivot. The black currant here is admittedly quite light and devoid of ammonia nuance or jammy texture, only enough to bring a conventional feminine quality into Aqua Celestia. Unfortunately, the dry down afterwards just sticks to the mild black currant-white musk, which is not unlike a bleached version of some commercial fruity floral release.
Speaking of mimosa, I do get a hint of its cucumber-like, watery nuance and a bit of clean powdery texture. However, I’m unable to perceive its almost vanillic, anise-y smooth warmth, which is also a personal disappointment.
The sillage of Aqua Celestia is very intimate, but I can still smell it on my hand after 10 hours, albeit at a really close range.
Overall, Aqua Celestia is an agreeable clean fruity white musk. If you happen to enjoy laundry type of clean white musk, and would like a mild fruity and minty twist, I think Aqua Celestia would fit the bill nicely.
podosi – :
A feminine floral with some citrus, which is long lasting but has low projection..
I applied 6 heavy sprays
0 – 2 hours – 4 inch projection. This is a typical MFK fragrance, and has many of the hallmarks from others by this house. This frag is the houses calling card of citrus and floral with a feminine edge. It does not have the personality of Aqua Universalis, nor the citrus punch of Universalis Forte, which makes it feel like a pointless release. It is much close to Universalis, but more tangy.
2 hours – 5 hours -1 inch projection. Strong on the skin. Linear so far
5 hours – 7 hours. Close to skin but a very strong skin scent. I got an undercurrent of blackcurrant by smelling close to the skin, which was a nice addition
7 hours – 14 hours. Still going, this is a very long lasting skin scent, becomes a little soapy floral to the end.
Very feminine fragrance, not due to the sweetness, but the floral which dominate the citrus.
Not for me
teteCloup – :
I got a sample vial of this and was immediately reminded of Tommy Girl, which I wore in high school.
Could it be? I pulled up Tommy Girl’s notes, and yeah, I can see how Tommy Girl’s blackcurrant, mint, orange, and honeysuckle roughly translate to Aqua Celestia’s blackcurrant, mint, and neroli.
Longevity is fairly short, and it’s a bit too sweet for my taste. But more importantly, the flood of memories from Tommy Girl and my high school days means I could probably never wear this in real life.
edgi – :
Francis Kurkdijan is hands down the master of bright and refreshing fragrances. Something about his offerings in this genre are phenomenal. Aqua Celestia is no different. I sampled this one night at Neiman Marcus and ordered a 200ml bottle from the MFK website the next day. I am going to wear this out this summer. This is FK’s best offering in this genre and I’m so happy to have 200ml of this incredible juice.
jpy848Diobtetty – :
The composition opens with a robust accord of Mexican lime and mint from the Mitcham district of London. The sour citrus and herbaceous spearmint coincide to produce a very refreshing and cooling atmosphere, one which is vibrating with an undercurrent of liveliness. A gentle sweetness is embued via the lovely addition of blackcurrant bud absolute from Burgandy region of France. It glazes the fragrance in a warm fruitiness; a jammy note which marries perfectly with the predominant opening citrus-mint accord. Balanced to perfection, the blackcurrant note never leans too sweet nor too berry-like, and certainly never becomes overwhelming to the nose. Effortlessly, a wispy floral note of mimosa absolute from Provence takes flight in the mid-range and dry down. Its sugar-spun fragrance is soft like a cloud and dreamlike in its effect on the composition. Here the mimosa is joined by a delicate musk accord, exaggerating its luminosity and amplifying its innocence. The overall scent is arrestingly beautiful; the olfactory equivalent to plunging beneath cold water only to reemerge exhilarated and revitalized.
‘Aqua Celestia’ is yet another stunning example of Francis Kurkdjian’s talents as a perfumer. It fits perfectly within the range of “Aqua” line fragrances already created for the brand. In comparison to both ‘Aqua Universalis’ and ‘Aqua Vitae’, ‘Aqua Celestia’ is the least unisex of the trilogy. The mimosa and blackcurrant bud absolutes render the composition in the sweet-floral-fruity category, and may be too sweet for many men. I on the other hand love the architecture of the fragrance and feel that when worn during the heat of summer the sweetness mellows, transforming into an air of freshness. As an “eau de toilette” concentration, sillage and projection are average to below average. I found myself having to apply an ample amount, with it still laying fairly close to the skin afterwards. Longevity is again only average, yet the scent remains perceptible on clothing days after wearing. ‘Aqua Celestia’ seems best suited to the warmer months of the year, but its universal freshness can be appreciated throughout the seasons. As its projection and sillage are light and not overwhelming, daytime use for work is certainly appropriate. I find the scent to be a wonderful casual everyday fragrance, one which enlivens my spirit upon application and focuses my mind upon the day ahead. ‘Aqua Celestia’ is, in a word, heavenly.
Read my complete review at my personal blog
Fragranceemergency.blogspot.com
metall88 – :
smell like givenchy parisian break
mlj427Unlogrere – :
I think kurki is aiming for sephora shelvs.
DjOKeR _xD. – :
This fragrance is a sort of a disappointment to me. Very feminine, the most feminine in the Aqua’s line. The musky creamy ponk flowers in the heart (instead of white flowers in Aqua Universalis) and citruses/ambroxan/berries at the top. There is some coldness here, but mint is not prominent.
Nothing original, there are dozens of fragrances like this in womens sections of department stores for a price tag 3 times smaller
Z__M__E__Y – :
Very beautiful. Aqua Celestia opens with a strong note of Lime and Mimosa, is fresh and floral at the same time… there is something that evokes spring, a sweetness in the background, slight but this, I think the moss and blackcurrant. This new fragrance has surprised me, I can say that I like, it gives a sense of freedom and freshness! The sillage is moderate, longevity about 7 hours on me. Thanks to this new creation!
Sillage: 8./10
Longevity: 8./10
Scent: 8.5/10
Overall: 8.5/10
n5snsc – :
Sadly I don’t like this one, I’m a big fan of Aqua Universalis, Pluriel and Baccarat Rouge but the mint in this one ruins it for me
**Edit, maybe I was a bit too quick to judge this one. I’ve worn in 2 more times since my initial impression and I ‘get it’ now, it’s like Aqua Universalis meets Heeleys Menthe Fraiche
pchela791008 – :
@blonc I hate it … lol
Anyhow I actually am sampling this right now. I like it a lot. If it continues to do well on my skin I might have to purchase a full bottle just in time for summer. I read some say it leans feminent… hmm I can see why they mention that but it’s definitely unisex. It’s not powdery nor sweet. The lime – mint leaf and the musk over the aqua makes it safely masculine in my skin.
gqj609Diobtetty – :
Very fresh, leans feminine to me, reminds me of shower gel (albeit an incredibly good one)… I still like it, just not something I’d wear. I prefer universalis. Maybe something for my other half
shun009 – :
To update this I’d say it’s very much a warm weather scent, so testing it indoors in the middle of a Canadian winter feels like I’m really not doing it justice.
What does it remind me of?
Sitting out in the sun on a hot summer day somewhere tropical or Mediterranean with a brisk, super refreshing lime gin and tonic with mint leaf on the side as a garnish in hand while getting a breeze of mimosa blossom and a little black currant in the air. Similar in ways to Guerlain’s Homme Intense but less woody, much fresher and more floral. Also the lime in this I find more natural than Guerlain’s and the mint is really natural as well, and all seamlessly blended. End result is very bright and fresh, almost cooling in nature – perfect for hot weather!
suchek2000 – :
Just got my bottle and we tried it yesterday, as usual from MFK it’s an excellent composition – definitely a crowd pleaser as everyone who smelled it loved it (myself and 2 women).
MFK’s description on his website is spot on, it’s a really bracing refreshing scent of lime with a tartness to it and added freshness from mint, slight sweetness from the black currant to keep it from going too sour on a base of mimosa blossoms and musk. I’m not too familiar with mimosa blossom but from what we can tell it lends a slight femininity