Aqua Universalis EDT combines citrus, lily of the valley and orange blossom. Cologne Forte uses bergamot, sweet pea and mock orange above musk. The change is in the flowers as well as the concentration.
Lemon, bergamot and orange brighten lily of the valley and orange blossom. Musk and woods make the fresh floral smell softer; compare Cologne Forte for sweet pea and mock orange instead of this citrus-and-lily combination.
Bergamot leads into sweet pea and mock orange, followed by clean white musk. Mock orange is a flower rather than an orange-fruit note; that floral softness is useful to compare with the original Aqua Universalis EDT.
Shared notes are a starting point for a trial, not proof of an identical scent or performance.
How to read this comparison
We compare published notes and the house’s descriptions. Lists can differ in detail and do not reveal a complete formula. Use these contrasts to choose samples; comfort, projection and lasting power need a skin trial.