Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola: released in 2018, aromatic, aquatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola dupe we found is James Heeley Sel Marin — 89% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Heeley Sel Marin | 89% | about $75 (−59%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Erbario Toscano Salis | 87% | about $45 (−76%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | L'Erbolario Fior di Salina | 84% | about $45 (−76%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Rochas Eau de Rochas | 81% | about $35 (−81%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Comptoir Sud Pacifique Aqua Motu Eau de Toilette | 79% | about $50 (−73%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Delivers a highly realistic, windswept marine experience that echoes the salty, green, and herbal nuances of the reference.
It shares its marine, aromatic and citrus accords with Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,726 community ratings.
Captures a similar breezy, marine-forward atmosphere with a salty, sun-drenched character that feels like a day spent on the Mediterranean coast.
It shares its herbal, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 104 community ratings.
Evokes the same crisp, saline-infused green landscape, offering a refreshing and aromatic experience reminiscent of coastal flora.
It shares its marine, aromatic and citrus accords with Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 398 community ratings.
A classic aromatic citrus composition that shares the bright, herbal, and clean aquatic energy found in the reference scent.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola, opens on Lemon and Basil too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,570 community ratings.
Focuses on a minimalist, salty marine profile that mirrors the aquatic and airy qualities of the reference fragrance.
It shares its marine, aromatic and aquatic accords with Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 464 community ratings.
Rochas Eau de Rochas, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola.
Erbario Toscano Salis, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola.
James Heeley Sel Marin, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — James Heeley Sel Marin saves you about $160 a year against Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola. 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. Erbario Toscano Salis comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Parfum d'Empire Acqua di Scandola notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.