Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupe — cheaper alternatives

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte: released in 2018, citrus, green and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupe?

The closest Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupe we found is Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar — 89% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $300 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia ForteProjection
1Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar89%about $25 (−92%)5h vs 7h6/10
2Zara Gracefully Madrid84%about $30 (−90%)5h vs 7h6/10
3Banana Republic Linen Vetiver79%about $30 (−90%)5h vs 7h5/10
4Clinique Happy77%about $60* (−80%)5h vs 7h7/10
5OUAI North Bondi76%about $90 (−70%)5h vs 7h7/10
  1. Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar — 89% scent match

    Captures the bright, airy citrus and mint profile of Aqua Celestia Forte with a clean, refreshing finish that lingers on the skin.

    It shares its citrus, floral and white floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 145 community ratings.

  2. Zara Gracefully Madrid — 84% scent match

    Offers a crisp, zesty citrus experience that feels very much in the same family as the fresh, green aesthetic of the reference.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 509 community ratings.

  3. Banana Republic Linen Vetiver — 79% scent match

    Provides a clean, laundry-fresh vibe that shares the same crisp, green, and citrus-forward energy as the reference.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte, opens on Petitgrain too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 451 community ratings.

  4. Clinique Happy — 77% scent match

    A classic, sparkling citrus scent that evokes a similar sense of bright, sunny freshness found in the reference.

    It shares its citrus, floral and white floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 8,391 community ratings.

  5. OUAI North Bondi — 76% scent match

    Leans into a clean, floral-citrus territory that feels reminiscent of the light, airy musk base of the reference.

    It shares its citrus, floral and musky accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 676 community ratings.

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte.

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupe lasts longest?

Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar, at about 5h on skin, against about 7h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte.

Which Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar saves you about $400 a year against Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia 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.

Will a Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragrance World Barakkat Aqua Stellar comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Forte notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-27.