Aqua Universalis
Maison Francis KurkdjianEau de Toilette2009
Side by side
Aqua Universalis vs. Le Sel de la Terre
Is Aqua Universalis better than Le Sel de la Terre?
Le Sel de la Terre rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
MuskBergamotLemonWoody Notes
citrusfreshmuskyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Aqua Universalis and Le Sel de la Terre?
| Aqua Universalis | Le Sel de la Terre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Thomas Kosmala |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Aqua Universalis and Le Sel de la Terre smell?
Aqua Universalis
Citrus
White Floral
Fresh
Musky
Aromatic
Le Sel de la Terre
Citrus
Aquatic
Marine
Aromatic
Floral
Musky
Fresh
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Aqua Universalis and Le Sel de la Terre share?
Top
BergamotLemon
LemonBergamot
Heart
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomMock Orange
Aquatic NotesFloral Notes
Base
MuskBlond MuskWoodsWoody Notes
MuskWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
LemonBergamot
Floral Notes
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomMock Orange
Floral Notes
Musk
MuskBlond Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
WoodsWoody Notes
Woody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Aqua Universalis and Le Sel de la Terre work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Aqua Universalis or Le Sel de la Terre?
| Aqua Universalis | Le Sel de la Terre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Aqua Universalis and Le Sel de la Terre?
Clean fragrances get dismissed as background noise. Aqua Universalis is the exception, it earns its reputation through restraint, not projection. The citrus doesn't blast; it opens the door.Aqua Universalis
This is for the person who wants to smell like they just came from somewhere. Not a specific somewhere, just away. The salty marine note gives it a quality that feels lived-in rather than constructed.Le Sel de la Terre
The hunt
Where to buy Aqua Universalis and Le Sel de la Terre
| Aqua Universalis | Le Sel de la Terre | |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml | — | $114.09fragrancenet |
| 6.8 oz | $512.86ecosmetics | — |
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