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DaveGahan101
01/29/2017 - 08:22 AM
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7.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage 9Bottle

Even Heaven Has Its Limits!

New MFK fragrance = celebration! Thanks to the always very generous and lovely Parfumaholic, I had the pleasure of enjoying a sample of the "heavenly" substance...big thanks for that!
Due to the fragrance notes, my expectations were not exactly exuberant, as they pointed too much towards a rather feminine scent. But the hope and the ever-present belief that MFK would somehow create something truly special from it remained.
For once, I don't want to ramble on for too long (as I usually do), but rather get straight to the point. Aqua Celeste has become a very beautiful fragrance. Extremely authentic and juicy-sparkling lime meets a tolerable amount of mint; Menthe Fraiche was, for example, way too much for me, here it is much better dosed. One almost gets a "Schweppes face" from the real sourness...and I mean that very positively. In the background lurks a nice, soft musk, which somehow lacks something special. After a certain wearing time, I also realized why the fragrance doesn't quite excite and grab me. It is the strong resemblance to Aqua Universalis/Forte, Aqua Vitae/Forte. I discover this "vibe" and the basic structure (base) of these fragrances in Celeste. Because of this repetition of the main theme, my rating is not as exuberant as usual. A) I find fragrance repetitions or only slight variations of an already existing scent or theme like Nasomatto/Parisi or Montale, where only the top note module and the decoration have been exchanged, never particularly impressive, and B) it then simply isn't a new fragrance experience anymore. The result can still be good, but it just doesn't click anymore.
My enthusiasm was also dampened by the fact that all the fragrances mentioned above have a quite pronounced feminine touch, while I am looking for or evaluating a fragrance for myself. Therefore, Celeste is also out for me. Even if one reduces Celeste to a fresh or summer scent, I would prefer the more beautiful and unisex Petit Matin. Because in Celeste, only the top note refreshes me, as Celeste and also the Fortes from MFK become creamy, sultry, and slightly powdery-sweet towards the end. This freshness fades from Celeste hour by hour. From a man's perspective and suitable for men, I rate the fragrance at 75%, while for women, I would rate it at 85%. For those who are not yet familiar with the other MFK fragrances, there is certainly room for a higher rating and enthusiasm.

Conclusion: Unfortunately not for me, very good longevity with 6-7 hours, with decent sillage, to be categorized somewhere in the "clean bear scent," for the asking price there are certainly much cheaper alternatives. Nice but not nice enough...and for me also not distinctly masculine enough. I am sure that in the next 12-18 months there will be a "Forte" of this...even if Celeste is already "forte" enough.
Updated on 01/30/2017
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16 Comments
MimaraMimara 7 years ago
You were right about the "Forte"!! :)
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TurbobeanTurbobean 9 years ago
Well, I'll wait to test it for a good moment. It doesn't seem like a must-have. Thanks for the understandable comment.
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VeniceVenice 9 years ago
Lime and mint - I smell that too. You're right, it's unisex with a feminine twist.
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VollbartVollbart 9 years ago
I'm looking forward to testing it out the next time I'm in town!
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DaveGahan101DaveGahan101 9 years ago
I can't imagine it at all, considering your current collection;-)!
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TasteExploreTasteExplore 9 years ago
I enjoyed reading your comment as always. It probably isn't for me... or is it?
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DaveGahan101DaveGahan101 9 years ago
Thanks for your lovely feedback! As with 99% of all fragrances, I guess only a personal test will really tell;-)!
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JumiJumi 9 years ago
Thorough, understandable, and clear. I'll still test it, especially since I'm not familiar with the two Fortes :)
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KovexKovex 9 years ago
I can totally relate to your comment. It still needs to be tested though ;)
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AchillesAchilles 9 years ago
A new MFK is always worth a test. However, this one doesn't create a buying urge for me either :)
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DunkiDunki 9 years ago
I completely agree with you. Wonderful for the ladies, but nothing new. As for the men, well... unfortunately, it's not for me, too much in the direction of Forte, and those aren't my thing either.
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GschpusiGschpusi 9 years ago
Another MFK that will definitely expand my collection..
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ParfumAholicParfumAholic 9 years ago
So much praise wasn't really necessary. I'm still a bit surprised that it scored so "poorly" for you (even if for understandable reasons). But as I said, I can totally understand your reasons for that.
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MrWhiteMrWhite 9 years ago
Yeah, it's pretty good, but not as special as Lumiere, Apom, Universalis Forte, or the Ouds :-)
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DaveGahan101DaveGahan101 9 years ago
I found Grand Soir and Petit Matin to be really great!!!
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MrWhiteMrWhite 9 years ago
Somehow, MFK is declining just like the other brands; at least the Celeste and the recent releases haven't impressed me as much anymore. Plus, I find the sillage of Celeste almost non-existent :-(
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