Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme: released in 2005, citrus, marine and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Aquilo — 87% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Aquilo | 87% | about $25* (−55%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Azzaro Chrome Aqua | 81% | about $45* (−18%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Toniq | 81% | about $50* (−9%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Natura Kaiak Oceano | 79% | about $30 (−45%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lanvin Oxygene Homme | 76% | about $25 (−55%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Captures the distinct salty, oceanic character of Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme with a similar focus on aromatic seaweed and woody undertones.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and marine accords with Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, opens on Mandarin Orange, Orange and Petitgrain too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 114 community ratings.
Offers a crisp, aquatic experience that mirrors the refreshing marine and citrus profile found in the Bvlgari classic.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and marine accords with Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,051 community ratings.
Delivers a sharper, more energetic take on the aquatic theme while staying true to the core character of the original.
It shares its aquatic, aromatic and marine accords with Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 262 community ratings.
Leans into the same deep, salty aquatic territory as Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, providing a similarly refreshing and masculine scent profile.
It shares its aquatic, marine and woody accords with Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 918 community ratings.
Provides a clean, airy, and slightly woody aquatic impression that sits in the same family as the Bvlgari reference.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 874 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lanvin Oxygene Homme, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme.
Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Toniq, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme.
Maison Alhambra Aquilo, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme itself sells from $59.99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Aquilo saves you about $45 a year against Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme. 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. Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Toniq comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-28.