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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis vs Penhaligon's Castile

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis and Penhaligon's Castile compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Aqua UniversalisMaison Francis Kurkdjian20093.9★
89% alikevs
CastilePenhaligon's19984.2★

The difference in plain words

Aqua Universalis and Castile are very similar; both have Bergamot, Musk and Orange Blossom. Aqua Universalis leans more fresh. Castile projects more; it gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingCastile
Stronger projectionCastile
Better perceived valueCastile
More of a night scentCastile

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Aqua Universalis ● Castile
CitrusWhite FloralMuskyAromaticWoodyFresh SpicyGreenFresh
Both share: Bergamot · Musk · Orange Blossom · Woodsy Notes
Only in Aqua Universalis: Lily-Of-The-Valley · Amalfi Lemon · Orange
Only in Castile: Petitgrain · Rose

Community votes

Aqua Universalis ← · → Castile
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Castile +6
47
53
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Castile +10
35
45
Price valueCastile +15
25
40
Night-nessCastile +8
12
20
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Aqua Universalis profile →Castile profile →