Maison Alhambra Aquilo dupe — cheaper alternatives

Maison Alhambra Aquilo: released in 2022, citrus, aromatic and marine, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Maison Alhambra Aquilo dupe?

The closest Maison Alhambra Aquilo dupe we found is Fragrance World Aqua Pura — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Alhambra Aquilo 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 Maison Alhambra AquiloProjection
1Fragrance World Aqua Pura82%about $25*7h vs 5h7/10
2S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme80%about $30 (+20%)5h vs 5h7/10
3Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro80%about $25*5h vs 5h8/10
4Lattafa Perfumes Suqraat78%about $25*5h vs 5h7/10
5Natura Kaiak Sonar78%about $255h vs 5h7/10
  1. Fragrance World Aqua Pura — 82% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that leans into the same salty, marine-forward territory as the reference, emphasizing aquatic freshness.

    It shares its citrus, marine and aquatic accords with Maison Alhambra Aquilo, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 193 community ratings.

  2. S.T. Dupont Essence Pure Pour Homme — 80% scent match

    Provides a clean, crisp, and aquatic-leaning scent profile that captures the fresh, breezy essence found in the reference.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Maison Alhambra Aquilo, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 597 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro — 80% scent match

    Captures a bright, citrus-forward freshness that mirrors the opening of the reference, settling into a clean, woody base.

    It shares its aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords with Maison Alhambra Aquilo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 184 community ratings.

  4. Lattafa Perfumes Suqraat — 78% scent match

    Offers a fresh, aromatic, and slightly woody profile that aligns well with the clean, masculine aquatic vibe of the reference.

    It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and powdery accords with Maison Alhambra Aquilo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,008 community ratings.

  5. Natura Kaiak Sonar — 78% scent match

    Shares a similar aquatic and aromatic character, offering a fresh, oceanic experience that feels familiar to the marine profile of Aquilo.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Maison Alhambra Aquilo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 200 community ratings.

Which Maison Alhambra Aquilo dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Aqua Pura, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Maison Alhambra Aquilo dupe lasts longest?

Fragrance World Aqua Pura, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Maison Alhambra Aquilo.

Which Maison Alhambra Aquilo dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Aqua Pura, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Maison Alhambra Aquilo dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Aqua Pura saves you about $5 a year against Maison Alhambra Aquilo. 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 Maison Alhambra Aquilo dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragrance World Aqua Pura comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Maison Alhambra Aquilo notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.