Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette 70ml

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette 70ml

The Perfect Fusion of Fresh Citrus and Warm Woody Notes

Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette is an inspiration from life itself, with a fragrance that is emotionally rich yet delicately refined. It becomes like a second skin, merging as one with the wearer. The fresh citrus notes of lemon and orange tease the senses, while the warm woody tones of magnolia, vanilla, tonka bean, and guaiac wood gently envelop you. This alluring scent flows between you and others, evoking the urge to place a tender kiss on the neck.

Multiple Scents Intertwined, Crafting a Lush and Lingering Aroma

• Orange: Introduced from Asia in the early 19th century, it’s said to be named after the color of Chinese officials’ ceremonial robes. The fragrant components in its peel are cold-pressed to obtain essential oil, emitting a citrusy, fresh yet slightly grassy, sweet, and mildly sulfurous scent. This bright and joyful top note illuminates the eau de toilette and injects vitality into amber perfumes.
• Vanilla: Little known is that natural vanilla pod extracts carry woody, leathery, and even near-animalistic tones. To soften this profound aroma, Francis Kurkdjian reinterprets his own vanilla accord. Lighter, warmer, with a hint of spice. Its rounded, dense nature mainly comes from vanillin, the primary aromatic compound in vanilla, commonly used in food flavoring, bringing an exceptionally soft and sweet taste. This vanilla accord brings comfort and makes the fragrance more lingering.
• Guaiac Wood: Its Latin botanical name, Lignum vitae, means “wood of life”, brimming with optimism. Native to South America and the West Indies, this tree is often used in industry due to its high density, showcasing its resilience. The essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the trunk has wide applications, warm and powerful, with a slightly smoky spiciness reminiscent of vetiver, while also carrying the milky scent of sandalwood. Although not yet playing a leading role in perfumery, guaiac wood is the ideal medium for connecting other woody notes in the heart and base.
• Lemon: Lemon trees were introduced to the Mediterranean coast during the Crusades in the Middle Ages. Today, Calabria and Sicily in southern Italy are the main supply regions for the perfume industry. Its essential oil is obtained by mechanical cold-pressing of the peel, with a bright color foreshadowing the joyful aroma, featuring a grassy, fresh top note. This crisp, vivid effect is common in men’s eau de toilette and fresh fragrances, and can also add a pleasant lift to floral scents.
• Tonka Bean: This precious ingredient comes from the tonka bean tree, unique to Central America and northern South America. Locals must venture into the jungle to collect ripe fruits, soak them in alcohol, and air-dry them to obtain the wrinkled black pods, which are the tonka beans. They gradually release aromas, including their main aromatic molecule coumarin: a powdery, almond cream scent with tobacco, slightly honeyed and smoky. Its warm, rich flavor evokes vanilla-tinged sweet biscuits. The tonka bean absolute obtained by solvent extraction is one of the most sensual and intoxicating base notes.

The Daily Interpretation of the Art of Fragrance

Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette integrates the art of fragrance into daily life, interpreting it in a simple and accessible way. Inspired by life itself, Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette is inherently emotionally rich yet delicately nuanced, as if becoming a part of the skin, blending seamlessly with the wearer. This citrus scent teases the senses with lemon and orange, awakening freshness and vitality, while magnolia, vanilla, tonka bean, and guaiac wood construct a warm and captivating aura. It flows between you and others, evoking the desire to place a gentle kiss on the neck.

How to Use

1. Lightly spray the perfume on pulse points such as behind the ears, on the neck, and wrists.
2. Can also be sprayed on hair ends, clothing collars, or in the air and walk through for an ambient scent.
3. Recommended to use with bath products or lotions from the same line to extend the fragrance’s staying power.

Product Information:

• Brand: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
• Product Name: Aqua Vitae Eau de Toilette
• Size: 70ml
• Fragrance Family: Citrus Woody
• Top Notes: Lemon, Orange
• Heart Notes: Magnolia
• Base Notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood
• Suitable Occasions: Daily, Office, Date, Party, etc.
• How to Use: Spray on pulse points such as behind the ears, neck, wrists, or on clothes