Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia: released in 1533, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia dupe we found is 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 89% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 89% | about $25 (−62%) | 2h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille | 86% | about $35 (−46%) | 3h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Rochas Eau de Rochas | 82% | about $35 (−46%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Rochas Moustache Original 1949 | 82% | about $35 (−46%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | 4711 Original Intense | 85% | about $30 (−54%) | 2h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Evokes the classic, invigorating citrus and herbal splash of Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, anchored by a light, refreshing splash.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 2h against 4h and carries 6,867 community ratings.
Shares the timeless citrus-aromatic character found in Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, leaning heavily into bright neroli and lemon.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, opens on Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 512 community ratings.
Brings a crisp, herbaceous citrus blend in the same family as Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, though slightly more sparkling on skin.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,570 community ratings.
Offers a traditional aromatic and citrus-forward gentleman's profile reminiscent of Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, with a slightly warmer dry-down.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and lavender accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 533 community ratings.
Expands on the heritage citrus-aromatic theme of Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia with a slightly enhanced modern presence.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia, opens on Bergamot too and lasts about 2h against 4h.
4711 Original Eau de Cologne, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia.
Rochas Eau de Rochas, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia.
4711 Original Eau de Cologne, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Original Eau de Cologne saves you about $55 a year against Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia. 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. Rochas Eau de Rochas comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.