Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens, released in 2012, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens: fruity, citrus and white floral, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:
Captures a similar aquatic-floral essence with a touch of sweetness, reminiscent of the breezy atmosphere of the reference.
It shares its citrus, floral and fruity accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 934 community ratings.
Evokes a sunny, floral-fruity mood that aligns with the light and aquatic character of the reference fragrance.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 275 community ratings.
Leans into a fresh, citrus-floral profile that feels like a cousin to the reference, offering a clean and energetic impression.
It shares its citrus, white floral and floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,259 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares a similar crisp, green-fruity character that evokes the refreshing pear and floral notes found in the reference fragrance.
It shares its fruity, floral and white floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 549 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Features a playful, fruit-heavy composition that mirrors the sweet and aquatic floral vibe of the reference.
It shares its fruity, sweet and floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 691 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Banana Republic Wildbloom Vert, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens.
Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens.
Banana Republic Wildbloom Vert, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid works out about the same as Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens over a year. 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. Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.