Alternatives

Perfumes like Aqua Universalis

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Fresh laundry drying in the sun, citrus and white musk, endlessly clean. Notes: bergamot, lemon, lily of the valley, sweet pea, white musk. Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe.

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1. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Fleur d'Oranger 27

   Orange blossom in a Mediterranean courtyard, bright, clean and sunny. Shares lemon, bergamot with Aqua Universalis.

   Notes: orange blossom, petitgrain, lemon, musk, bergamot, amber · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
2. Frédéric MalleNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Cologne Indélébile

   Neroli and orange blossom over musk, a long-lasting cologne. Shares bergamot, lemon with Aqua Universalis.

   Notes: neroli, orange blossom, musk, bergamot, lemon · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
3. L'Artisan ParfumeurNicheUnisex€€€
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   Mûre et Musc

   Blackberries and musk, the sweet nostalgia of childhood summers. Shares bergamot, lemon with Aqua Universalis.

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

   Juicy Mediterranean fruits with white musk and vanilla. Shares lemon, white musk with Aqua Universalis.

   Notes: orange, lemon, Mediterranean fruits, white musk, amber, vanilla · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer, autumn
5. Parfums de MarlyNicheFor women€€€€
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   Valaya

   Soft aldehydes, white peach and musk, a cloud of clean. A close cousin in mood to Aqua Universalis.

   Notes: aldehydes, mandarin, white peach, orange blossom, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
6. Ex NihiloNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Blue Talisman

   Pear and ginger over clean musk, fresh and bright. Shares bergamot with Aqua Universalis.

   Notes: pear, bergamot, ginger, musk, ambroxan · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
7. CreedNicheFor men€€€€
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   Silver Mountain Water

   Cold mountain stream with green tea and blackcurrant, very fresh. Shares bergamot with Aqua Universalis.

   Notes: bergamot, mandarin, green tea, blackcurrant, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
8. InitioNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Musk Therapy

   Clean musk with bergamot and tonka, soothing skin. Shares bergamot with Aqua Universalis.

   Notes: musk, bergamot, tonka, aldehydes, vetiver, cedar · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer, autumn · 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.