Better known for Baccarat Rouge 540, the eponymous French perfumer is keeping its loyal fan base on their toes with a launch that breaks away from the typical candles and eau de parfums.

Francis Kurkdjian has brought his fragrance expertise to the world of laundry soap to infuse the fresh, lively notes of Aqua Universalis into your wardrobe. This light and bright scent brings the summer feeling all year long.

The range includes Universal Laundry Detergent for lights and darks alike, the Scented Fabric Softener or a combination as part of the Fabric Care Discovery Set. However, we were particularly besotted by the wonderfully clean, fresh scent of the Aqua Universalis laundry mist, which further imbued our linens with the sumptuous, lasting aromas of pure luxury.

Notes of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, white flower and light musks are evident without overwhelming the senses – offering a scent as fresh as the first billowing breeze of summer. However, at £115 per bottle – this certainly isn’t a luxury that many would spend their hard-earned cash on.

If you’re unsure of whether to invest, Maison Francis Kurkdjian offers a discovery set which includes the Aqua Universalis detergent and softener in two 250ml for a total of £45.