Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte Eau de Parfum 70ml is a 2023 unisex release composed by Francis Kurkdjian himself — a contemporary cologne raised to Eau de Parfum strength. A bright, green-citrus opening of bergamot and vervain leads into a fennel-and-hedione heart, settling on a clean drydown of matcha tea, musk and soft woody notes.
About Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian is the celebrated French niche perfume house founded in Paris in 2009 by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and Marc Chaya. Now part of LVMH, the maison is regarded as one of the leading names in modern niche perfumery, with releases such as Baccarat Rouge 540 and the Aqua Media line as anchor signatures.
Fragrance notes
- Top: bergamot, vervain
- Heart: fennel, hedione
- Base: matcha tea, musk, woodsy notes
Olfactory family: Citrus Aromatic / Green Cologne | Concentration: Eau de Parfum (Cologne Forte) | Launched: 2023 | Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian | Size: 70ml
Who it's for
Anyone drawn to refined, modern unisex citrus-aromatic compositions and the wider Maison Francis Kurkdjian aesthetic. Best in spring and summer wear, daytime use and warm-weather travel — equally suited as a polished signature for those building a niche-leaning fragrance wardrobe.
How to use
- Spray two to three times onto pulse points: throat, behind the ears and on the wrists.
- Allow the bergamot-vervain opening to settle without rubbing the wrists together.
- Layer with a neutral, unscented body lotion to extend longevity.
- Re-apply through the day if needed — even Cologne Forte concentrations invite refreshing in warm weather.
Specifications
- Brand: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Product: Aqua Media Cologne Forte Eau de Parfum
- Format: 70ml spray
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum (Cologne Forte)
- Gender: Unisex
- Olfactory family: Citrus Aromatic / Green Cologne
- Year: 2023
- Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian



