Bath & Body Works Freshwater: released in 2018, aquatic, citrus and mossy, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bath & Body Works Freshwater scent match we found is Armaf Blue Homme — 88% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bath & Body Works Freshwater dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bath & Body Works Freshwater | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Blue Homme | 88% | about $20* (+33%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men | 87% | about $25* (+67%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Paris Hilton Just Me for Men | 87% | about $20 (+33%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Antonio Banderas Blue Seduction | 83% | about $30* (+100%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Cuba Paris Cuba Blue | 83% | about $20* (+33%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Captures the airy ocean breeze and sparkling citrus profile of Freshwater with solid longevity.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Bath & Body Works Freshwater, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 347 community ratings.
Brings the same marine and citrus energy as Freshwater, adding a subtly warmer spicy dimension.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Bath & Body Works Freshwater, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 3,274 community ratings.
Presents a bright, watery bergamot opening that settles into a smooth aromatic base reminiscent of Freshwater.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Bath & Body Works Freshwater, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 619 community ratings.
Evokes a light, refreshing aquatic atmosphere that complements the crisp nature of Freshwater.
It shares its aromatic, aquatic and fresh spicy accords with Bath & Body Works Freshwater, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 5,297 community ratings.
Offers an easygoing aquatic freshness with woody undertones in a similar breezy territory as Freshwater.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Bath & Body Works Freshwater, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 443 community ratings.
Cuba Paris Cuba Blue, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Bath & Body Works Freshwater's own estimate.
Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Bath & Body Works Freshwater.
Armaf Blue Homme, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Blue Homme actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Bath & Body Works Freshwater. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bath & Body Works Freshwater notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.