Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte: released in 2011, white floral, citrus and musky, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte dupe we found is Thomas Kosmala Le Sel de la Terre — 83% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $275 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Kosmala Le Sel de la Terre | 83% | about $75 (−73%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Ex Nihilo Cologne 352 | 82% | about $140 (−49%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Floris Cefiro | 81% | about $90 (−67%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Alexandria Fragrances Across The Universe | 90% | about $55 (−80%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | The Dua Brand Acqua Bravata | 88% | about $65 (−76%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Presents a mineral-heavy, airy freshness that shares the crisp, clean elegance of Aqua Universalis Forte.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and musky accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 246 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated urban botanical freshness reminiscent of the sparkling citrus and white floral blend in Aqua Universalis Forte.
It shares its white floral, woody and citrus accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 556 community ratings.
Blends bright lemon and woods in a manner that echoes the uplifting daytime character of Aqua Universalis Forte.
It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte, opens on Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 344 community ratings.
Evokes the crisp, sparkling white floral and clean citrus character of Aqua Universalis Forte, offering a luminous everyday freshness.
It shares its citrus, white floral and woody accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 30 community ratings.
Captures the vibrant, airy white flower and zesty citrus aura of Aqua Universalis Forte with a similar laundry-clean finish.
It shares its citrus, white floral and woody accords with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3 community ratings.
Alexandria Fragrances Across The Universe, at about $55 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte.
The Dua Brand Acqua Bravata, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte.
Alexandria Fragrances Across The Universe, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Thomas Kosmala Le Sel de la Terre saves you about $290 a year against Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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, these cover it: The Dua Brand Acqua Bravata (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.