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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia
Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Aqua Celestia

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Green
Musky
Powdery
EDT · 2017 · unisex

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is the in-house fragrance creation studio of LVMH, founded by the acclaimed French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Known for technically sophisticated compositions that balance artistry with wearability, the house has built a reputation for fresh, refined scents that feel both modern and timeless.

Aqua Celestia opens with a bright, herbaceous burst of black currant, lime, and mint, immediately establishing itself as a crisp citrus fragrance. The neroli amplifies this fresh quality, while the heart transitions into a delicate green and floral phase with mimosa and rose adding softness without sweetness. The composition settles into a clean white musk base that provides subtle warmth and longevity, keeping the fragrance airy rather than heavy. The overall profile is luminous and understated, with musky and clean accords creating an almost aquatic sensibility despite the absence of explicit watery notes.

This is a fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile fresh scent that works across seasons and occasions. Its balanced blend makes it equally suitable for work, casual wear, or transitional weather when you want something bright but not aggressively fruity or floral. Aqua Celestia appeals to those who appreciate refinement and restraint over bold statements. It shares DNA with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
90%
Floral
80%
Rose
24%
Green
70%
Musky
100%
Powdery
24%
Clean
100%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Black Currant
Black Currant
Lime
Lime
Crisper and greener than lemon, with a faint bitterness that keeps it from smelling like a cocktail mixer. Lime zest has a raw, almost herbaceous quality that pairs naturally with aquatic and green accords. It signals freshness and informality, the note of beach bars and gym-fresh colognes.
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Green Notes
Green Notes
Mimosa
Mimosa
Powdery, honeyed, and softly floral, mimosa has a warm, golden sweetness that feels like sunshine in a bottle. The yellow puffball flowers of the mimosa tree produce an oil that is simultaneously floral, woody, and slightly animalic. A quintessential note of the French Riviera and romantic Provençal perfumery.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
White Musk
White Musk
Clean, soft, and slightly soapy, white musk is the scent of fresh laundry and warm skin. It's the furthest from the animalic origins of real musk: approachable, inoffensive, and universally flattering. Almost every mass-market fragrance uses white musk as a base, which is why it reads as 'clean' rather than specifically musky.
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The TacticianBest match93% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Aristocrat82% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh90%Floral80%Rose24%Green70%
Fragrance Family
Fresh Citrus
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Aqua Celestia is $152.80. Without a coupon the lowest price is $152.80. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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What does Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia smell like? +
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is the in-house fragrance creation studio of LVMH, founded by the acclaimed French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Known for technically sophisticated compositions that balance artistry with wearability, the house has built a reputation for fresh, refined scents that feel both modern and timeless. Aqua Celestia opens with a bright, herbaceous burst of black currant, lime, and mint, immediately establishing itself as a crisp citrus fragrance. The neroli amplifies this fresh quality, while the heart transitions into a delicate green and floral phase with mimosa and rose adding softness without sweetness. The composition settles into a clean white musk base that provides subtle warmth and longevity, keeping the fragrance airy rather than heavy. The overall profile is luminous and understated, with musky and clean accords creating an almost aquatic sensibility despite the absence of explicit watery notes. This is a fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile fresh scent that works across seasons and occasions. Its balanced blend makes it equally suitable for work, casual wear, or transitional weather when you want something bright but not aggressively fruity or floral. Aqua Celestia appeals to those who appreciate refinement and restraint over bold statements. It shares DNA with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat.
What are the notes in Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia? +
Top: Black Currant, Lime, Mint, Neroli. Heart: Green Notes, Mimosa, Rose. Base: White Musk.
What fragrance family is Aqua Celestia? +
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia belongs to the Fresh Citrus fragrance family. It is an EDT.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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