Aqua Vitae Forte Maison Francis Kurkdjian 2015

Another comment on a fragrance from the wonderful Aqua line by MFK. I have tested all the Aqua scents from MFK except for Aqua Celestia Forte, and I liked them all. They all have a beautiful, well-groomed touch and spread good vibes on warm days, all with style and elegance. The original Aqua Vitae appealed to me the least. I find it quite trivial, meandering along, and yet not bad. In contrast, this Forte is all the more beautiful. It has that certain something that the Vitae lacks. Those who prefer a more subtle and classic scent should rather test the original Vitae.
The originals of the MFK Aquas are kept rather simple and monotonous, which is not negative. For the Forte versions, you pay a premium. They appear richer, more striking, and more multifaceted. I like both types of this line, depending on my mood.

In my opinion, this Forte is a pure sun scent. It unfolds its beautiful vibes best in nice summer or lovely spring weather. It is also very balanced and high-quality. It is to be suspected that this is a high-priced fragrance. It simply has more complexity than its original.
This scent is a multifaceted citrus-fruity fragrance with many floral, spicy, and slightly creamy notes. These characteristics are well-balanced. Above all, I must say about this scent: It smells of summer and good mood. Responsible for this are summery mandarin and other citrus fruits, which provide a wonderfully refreshing and cheerful opening. Along with a mild, stylish spiciness. A light cinnamon note is perceptible and fits in perfectly. Naturally, the floral notes quickly follow. Orange blossom and very bright summery ylang-ylang flowers. Very pleasant but also strong with good sillage. Two extremely striking notes join the mandarin/citrus. Lastly, in the base, there is soft light wood that fades away sensually and gently.
Overall, a striking fragrance for warm to hot days that spreads good vibes and lives up to its price. Very unique. Especially suitable for summer leisure but also for many other occasions, as it truly has style.
As with all Aquas from this brand, it drifts a bit towards the feminine due to the floral notes, which is also the reason why I haven't yet jumped at one of these fragrances. I am modern and not conservative at all, but I am unsure if I would rather smell these scents on a lady. Nevertheless: Unisex is absolutely justified, but one should definitely test extensively before purchasing. After all, it would be a shame if such an expensive fragrance collected dust in the collection.
Performance is top-notch. In the statements, I read criticism regarding this, but I see it completely differently. It lasts for many hours with good sillage. Even when I test it on my arm, a lot comes through to my nose. Thumbs up for that, especially since it is a fresh scent.

Overall, a great release that I especially recommend to the ladies. But it could also suit modern, well-groomed gentlemen. One thing is clear: This fragrance exudes summery good-vibe energy.