Bvlgari Aqva Amara: released in 2014, citrus, aquatic and fresh, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bvlgari Aqva Amara dupe we found is CoSTUME NATIONAL Sea Thru — 78% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bvlgari Aqva Amara dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bvlgari Aqva Amara | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CoSTUME NATIONAL Sea Thru | 78% | about $55* (−54%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | The Dua Brand Clear Amara Sea | 91% | about $45* (−62%) | 2h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Ibreez Pour Homme | 87% | about $35* (−71%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zara 10.0 Zara | 78% | about $25* (−79%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Don't Follow | 75% | about $25* (−79%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Explores a sophisticated aquatic theme that sits in the same family as Bvlgari Aqva Amara, emphasizing clean, salty, and citrus notes.
It shares its citrus, woody and amber accords with Bvlgari Aqva Amara, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 104 community ratings.
Evokes the distinct bitter orange and aquatic depth found in Bvlgari Aqva Amara, maintaining that signature salty-citrus profile throughout the wear.
It shares its citrus, amber and aquatic accords with Bvlgari Aqva Amara and lasts about 2h against 7h.
Captures the vibrant, sun-drenched citrus and aquatic character of Bvlgari Aqva Amara with a similarly refreshing and salty Mediterranean feel.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and fresh accords with Bvlgari Aqva Amara, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 66 community ratings.
Offers a lighter, more casual take on the aquatic and citrus-forward structure that defines Bvlgari Aqva Amara.
It shares its citrus, aquatic and woody accords with Bvlgari Aqva Amara, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 45 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Provides a crisp, citrus-heavy aquatic experience that feels reminiscent of the brighter, more energetic aspects of Bvlgari Aqva Amara.
It shares its citrus, amber and fresh spicy accords with Bvlgari Aqva Amara, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 27 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara 10.0 Zara, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Bvlgari Aqva Amara.
Rasasi Ibreez Pour Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Bvlgari Aqva Amara.
The Dua Brand Clear Amara Sea, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — CoSTUME NATIONAL Sea Thru saves you about $95 a year against Bvlgari Aqva Amara. 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. Rasasi Ibreez Pour Homme comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bvlgari Aqva Amara notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.