Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte: released in 2021, fruity, citrus and musky, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte dupe we found is Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar — 91% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $305 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar | 91% | about $25 (−92%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Zara Gracefully Madrid | 87% | about $30 (−90%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Mix:Bar Blackberry Tonic | 83% | about $20* (−93%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Hermès Eau des Merveilles Bleue | 80% | about $135* (−56%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Eau d'Ete | 78% | about $60 (−80%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the bright citrus-and-musk freshness of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte with a clean, uplifting aura.
It shares its citrus, powdery and floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte, opens on Bergamot and Black Currant too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 145 community ratings.
Captures a similar airy, floral-citrus balance reminiscent of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 509 community ratings.
Shares the juicy black-currant fruitiness found in Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte, paired with a soft musky base.
It shares its fruity, musky and white floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 246 community ratings.
Offers a crisp, mineral-musky freshness that shares the airy elegance of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte.
It shares its aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,829 community ratings.
A vibrant citrus aromatic composition reminiscent of the refreshing opening character of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte.
It shares its citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 318 community ratings.
Mix:Bar Blackberry Tonic, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte.
Hermès Eau des Merveilles Bleue, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte.
Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar saves you about $410 a year against Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Hermès Eau des Merveilles Bleue comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.