Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia dupe — cheaper alternatives

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia: released in 2017, green, citrus and musky, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia dupe?

The closest Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia dupe we found is Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar — 91% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $235 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia 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 Francis Kurkdjian Aqua CelestiaProjection
1Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar91%about $25 (−89%)5h vs 5h6/10
2Zara Gracefully Madrid85%about $30 (−87%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Elizabeth Arden Green Tea79%about $30* (−87%)3h vs 5h5/10
4Alexandria Fragrances Deep Blue88%about $60 (−74%)8h vs 5h6/10
5Mith River Flows in You83%about $50 (−79%)6h vs 5h5/10
  1. Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar — 91% scent match

    Captures the bright, airy citrus and mint profile of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia with impressive accuracy and a clean, musky finish.

    It shares its citrus, powdery and floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia, opens on Black Currant too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 145 community ratings.

  2. Zara Gracefully Madrid — 85% scent match

    A bright and zesty composition that evokes the same sparkling citrus and green freshness found in Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 509 community ratings.

  3. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea — 79% scent match

    While simpler in structure, it shares the same clean, green, and citrus-forward DNA that makes the reference so refreshing.

    It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia, opens on Mint too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 15,952 community ratings.

  4. Alexandria Fragrances Deep Blue — 88% scent match

    Offers a refreshing blend of lime and green notes that mirrors the crisp, uplifting character of the original fragrance.

    It shares its green, citrus and musky accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 29 community ratings.

  5. Mith River Flows in You — 83% scent match

    This scent leans into the same aromatic and green territory, providing a similar cooling effect reminiscent of a summer breeze.

    It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia, opens on Lime and Mint too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 45 community ratings.

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia.

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia dupe lasts longest?

Alexandria Fragrances Deep Blue, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia.

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar saves you about $305 a year against Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia. 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 Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Alexandria Fragrances Deep Blue comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-09.