Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte: released in 2021, musky, citrus and floral, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte dupe we found is Banana Republic Metal Rain — 84% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $280 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banana Republic Metal Rain | 84% | about $40 (−86%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Donna Karan DKNY Women | 82% | about $65* (−77%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Donna Karan Women Energizing | 81% | about $45 (−84%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Atelier des Ors Blanc Polychrome | 80% | about $140 (−50%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Mizensir Blue Gin | 79% | about $220 (−21%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the clean, airy, and bright musky-citrus character of Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte with an equally refreshing feel.
It shares its green, musky and powdery accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 561 community ratings.
Shares a similar vibrant citrus and clean white floral essence reminiscent of the brighter side of Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte.
It shares its citrus, green and fresh spicy accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,320 community ratings.
Brings a crisp, uplifting citrus and floral profile that mirrors the clean freshness of the reference scent.
It shares its citrus and floral accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,197 community ratings.
Presents a colorful, sparkling citrus and clean musky profile reminiscent of the overarching mood of Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte.
It shares its citrus, musky and green accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 706 community ratings.
Leans into a similar crisp, aromatic freshness and clean musky aura found in the reference fragrance.
It shares its fresh spicy and citrus accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 197 community ratings.
Banana Republic Metal Rain, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte.
Mizensir Blue Gin, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte.
Banana Republic Metal Rain, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Banana Republic Metal Rain saves you about $350 a year against Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mizensir Blue Gin comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-13.