Aqua Vitae
Maison Francis Kurkddjian
Created by: Francis Kurkdjian 2013
*citrus aromatic*
Notes: Calabrian lemon, sicilian mandarin, brazilian tonka bean, vanilla infusion, hedione and guaiac wood
Just when I was losing hope of finding a perfect blend I found Aqua Vitae.
Here is the moment when the aria brings tears to your eyes, your heart sings, breathing suspended then exhausted deeply so the next intake will be full of flavor. Yes, it’s that good.
The downside is that it’s fleeting as are all ephemeral, exquisite experiences, not sure if this is on purpose…
Aqua Vitae opens with a sweet, soft citrus reminiscent of freshly picked delicate osmanthus blossoms but in reality, tiny sweet oranges and their blossoms wrapped in a soft guaze of musk. The balance is perfect, no hard edges, not too warm nor too cold.
The entire composition is perceptible at the start, the perfect operatic olfactory overture foreshadowing all to follow, nothing screams for attention, no Divas here, just the genius behind the curtain.
Aqua Vitae is the the quintessence of harmony.
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