Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia: released in 1997, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia dupe we found is Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada — 85% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada | 85% | about $15 (−79%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 84% | about $45* (−36%) | 2h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille | 83% | about $30* (−57%) | 3h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Rochas Eau de Rochas | 82% | about $35 (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cedrat | 79% | about $10 (−86%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar Mediterranean warmth, blending zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary for an uplifting, timeless cologne impression.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 589 community ratings.
Evokes the bright, sunny citrus and crisp herbal freshness of Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia with an airy, classic splash profile.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 6,589 community ratings.
Captures the traditional neroli, petitgrain, and citrus sparkle reminiscent of Acqua di Sicilia in a refined aromatic style.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia, opens on Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 501 community ratings.
Offers a refreshing burst of vibrant citrus and subtle green aromatics in the same spirit as Santa Maria Novella's classic composition.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,531 community ratings.
Delivers a sparkling medley of tart lemon and aromatic herbal facets that channels the sunny Italian spirit of Acqua di Sicilia.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 629 community ratings.
Jeanne en Provence Verveine Cedrat, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia.
Rochas Eau de Rochas, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia.
Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alvarez Gómez Agua de Colonia Concentrada saves you about $80 a year against Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia. 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. Rochas Eau de Rochas comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-17.