Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico: released in 2025, citrus, woody and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico dupe we found is Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic — 91% match, about $145 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic | 91% | about $145 (+21%) | 4h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic | 89% | about $130 (+8%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée | 87% | about $80 (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin | 84% | about $100 (−17%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine | 84% | about $190 (+58%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares the vibrant citrus-and-herbal green character of Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico, highlighting bright mandarin and fresh basil.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico, opens on Clementine too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 9,006 community ratings.
Elevates the juicy citrus and aromatic herbaceous qualities found in Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico with a slightly richer performance.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,911 community ratings.
Presents a similar juicy mandarin opening with a soft amber base reminiscent of Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,378 community ratings.
Pairs bright zesty citrus with aromatic herbs in a manner very close to the overall impression of Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,431 community ratings.
Captures a similar mouthwatering burst of fresh citrus fruitiness that echoes the vibrant top notes of Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 4,262 community ratings.
Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée, at about $80 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic actually costs about $35 a year MORE than Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico. 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. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Sikelia Acqua di Ortigia Clementino e Basilico notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-23.