Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae: released in 2013, citrus, vanilla and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae dupe we found is Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Citron Freesia — 82% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $280 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Citron Freesia | 82% | about $15 (−95%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Calvin Klein CK One | 78% | about $65* (−77%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Penhaligon's Quercus | 75% | about $50* (−82%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentree | 70% | about $55 (−80%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Aqua Aevum | 88% | about $30* (−89%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
A light, refreshing scent that leans into the same citrus-floral territory as Aqua Vitae, providing a clean and airy feel.
It shares its citrus, floral and aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 204 community ratings.
Shares the clean, citrus-forward, and unisex aromatic appeal found in Aqua Vitae, making it a versatile and accessible alternative.
It shares its citrus, woody and white floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 22,074 community ratings.
Evokes a similar crisp, aromatic, and citrus-infused freshness that feels sophisticated and clean, reminiscent of the style of Aqua Vitae.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,311 community ratings.
Offers a refined, woody-citrus profile that sits in the same family as Aqua Vitae, focusing on a clean and understated aesthetic.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 937 community ratings.
Captures the bright citrus and soft woody character of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae, offering a similar uplifting and aromatic experience.
It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 37 community ratings.
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Citron Freesia, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae.
Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentree, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae.
Fragrance World Aqua Aevum, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Citron Freesia saves you about $385 a year against Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae. 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. Cartier Eau de Cartier Concentree comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.