Clean Acqua Neroli dupe — cheaper alternatives

Clean Acqua Neroli: released in 2018, citrus, white floral and musky, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Clean Acqua Neroli dupe?

The closest Clean Acqua Neroli dupe we found is 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 88% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Clean Acqua Neroli dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Clean Acqua NeroliProjection
14711 Original Eau de Cologne88%about $45* (+29%)2h vs 5h7/10
2Banana Republic Neroli Woods82%about $40 (+14%)4h vs 5h6/10
3Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli82%about $25* (−29%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Avon Falling In Love With Neroli & Iris78%about $30 (−14%)5h vs 5h6/10
5Zara Amalfi Sunray82%about $30* (−14%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 88% scent match

    This classic cologne offers a crisp, refreshing burst of neroli and citrus that feels very much in the same family as Clean Acqua Neroli.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Clean Acqua Neroli, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 6,589 community ratings.

  2. Banana Republic Neroli Woods — 82% scent match

    A bright and airy composition that highlights neroli and orange blossom, providing a similar clean, sun-drenched floral experience.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and floral accords with Clean Acqua Neroli, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 691 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli — 82% scent match

    A vibrant and zesty neroli-dominant scent that offers a similar fresh, citrus-floral profile at a very accessible price point.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Clean Acqua Neroli, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,797 community ratings.

  4. Avon Falling In Love With Neroli & Iris — 78% scent match

    A soft and approachable floral blend that leans into the powdery, clean neroli character found in the reference.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Clean Acqua Neroli, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 245 community ratings.

  5. Zara Amalfi Sunray — 82% scent match — discontinued

    This scent captures a sparkling, citrus-forward neroli profile that evokes the same breezy, Mediterranean atmosphere as the reference.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and sweet accords with Clean Acqua Neroli, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 973 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Clean Acqua Neroli dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than Clean Acqua Neroli.

Which Clean Acqua Neroli dupe lasts longest?

Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Clean Acqua Neroli.

Which Clean Acqua Neroli dupe is closest to the original?

4711 Original Eau de Cologne, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Clean Acqua Neroli dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Original Eau de Cologne actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Clean Acqua Neroli. 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.

Will a Clean Acqua Neroli dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-08-22.