Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte: released in 2023, citrus, fresh and soft spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte dupe we found is Molinard Thé Basilic — 83% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molinard Thé Basilic | 83% | about $50 (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Elizabeth Arden Green Tea | 82% | about $30* (−87%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Karl Lagerfeld Fleur de Thé | 80% | about $35* (−84%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Yves Rocher Fraicheur Vegetale The Vert | 78% | about $25* (−89%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Massimo Dutti Morning Poplin | 76% | about $30 (−87%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Leans into a similar herbal-tea profile, offering a refreshing and aromatic experience that mirrors the green, tea-infused heart of the reference.
It shares its green, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 559 community ratings.
Shares a bright, uplifting citrus-and-tea character that evokes the crisp, green freshness found in Aqua Media Cologne Forte.
It shares its citrus, green and fresh spicy accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 15,952 community ratings.
Provides a soft, tea-forward scent profile that feels reminiscent of the clean, airy, and green aesthetic of Aqua Media Cologne Forte.
It shares its citrus, fresh and floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 469 community ratings.
Offers a clean, crisp, and slightly citrusy green vibe that evokes the same refreshing, daytime-appropriate feel as the reference.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 17 community ratings.
Captures a simple, straightforward green tea freshness that sits in the same family as the reference's bright, herbal opening.
It shares its green, fresh and citrus accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,149 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Yves Rocher Fraicheur Vegetale The Vert, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte.
Massimo Dutti Morning Poplin, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte.
Molinard Thé Basilic, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte itself sells from $195.29 (35 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Thé Basilic saves you about $255 a year against Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte. 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. Massimo Dutti Morning Poplin comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.