Alternatives

Perfumes like Aqua Vitae

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Sparkling mandarin and blackcurrant with a hint of vanilla, sunny joy. Notes: mandarin, blackcurrant, vanilla, woods, lemon, sandalwood. Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe.

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1. ByredoNicheUnisex€€€
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   Lil Fleur

   Blackcurrant rose with mandarin and amber, a small flower. Shares blackcurrant, mandarin, vanilla with Aqua Vitae.

   Notes: rose, blackcurrant, saffron, mandarin, leather, vanilla, cashmeran · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
2. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Oyédo

   A burst of yuzu and mandarin in Tokyo, sparkling, juicy and green. Shares mandarin, woods, lemon with Aqua Vitae.

   Notes: yuzu, mandarin, thyme, woods, lemon, orange · Moderate · lasts up to 4h · spring, summer · office-safe
3. Tom Ford Private BlendNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Mandarino di Amalfi

   Mandarin, basil and mint on the Amalfi coast. Shares mandarin, lemon with Aqua Vitae.

   Notes: mandarin, basil, mint, lemon, black pepper · Moderate · lasts up to 4h · spring, summer · office-safe
4. CreedNicheFor men€€€€
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   Silver Mountain Water

   Cold mountain stream with green tea and blackcurrant, very fresh. Shares mandarin, blackcurrant with Aqua Vitae.

   Notes: bergamot, mandarin, green tea, blackcurrant, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
5. GoutalNicheUnisex€€€
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   Eau d'Hadrien

   Lemon, cypress and grapefruit, a Tuscan citrus grove. Shares lemon, mandarin with Aqua Vitae.

   Notes: lemon, cypress, grapefruit, mandarin, citron · Soft · lasts up to 4h · spring, summer · office-safe
6. NishaneNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Ani

   Ginger, cardamom and vanilla, warm and cosy. Shares blackcurrant, vanilla, sandalwood with Aqua Vitae.

   Notes: ginger, cardamom, pink pepper, blackcurrant, vanilla, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
7. Parfums de MarlyNicheFor men€€€€
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   Kalan

   Blood orange and lavender with woods, sunny and warm. Shares mandarin, woods with Aqua Vitae.

   Notes: blood orange, lavender, mandarin, woods, amber · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe
8. L'Artisan ParfumeurNicheUnisex€€€
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   Mûre et Musc

   Blackberries and musk, the sweet nostalgia of childhood summers. Shares mandarin, lemon with Aqua Vitae.

   Notes: blackberry, musk, bergamot, mandarin, lemon · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.