Brocard Gangster Black Code: released in 2014, citrus, sweet and vanilla, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Brocard Gangster Black Code scent match we found is Oriflame Ascendant — 81% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Brocard Gangster Black Code dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Brocard Gangster Black Code | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oriflame Ascendant | 81% | about $30 (+100%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Sergio Nero Golden Fire | 84% | about $15 | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Faberlic Volcano | 83% | about $15 | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Parfums Genty Ambassador in Aqua Blue | 81% | about $15 | 4h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Reebok Inspire Your Mind for Him | 79% | about $15 | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Presents a comparable aromatic and warm ambery profile that aligns well with the mood of Gangster Black Code.
It shares its aromatic, vanilla and citrus accords with Brocard Gangster Black Code, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 319 community ratings.
Evokes the sweet and aromatic character of Gangster Black Code, leaning into a similarly warm citrus and vanilla blend.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and amber accords with Brocard Gangster Black Code, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the warm spicy and sweet vanilla undertones that define Gangster Black Code.
It shares its aromatic, amber and vanilla accords with Brocard Gangster Black Code, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 34 community ratings.
Shares the fresh yet sweet aromatic footprint found in Gangster Black Code, with a bright citrus opening.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and sweet accords with Brocard Gangster Black Code, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 17 community ratings.
Brings a similar soft spicy and warm ambery sweetness that echoes the dry-down of Gangster Black Code.
It shares its citrus, sweet and amber accords with Brocard Gangster Black Code, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 59 community ratings.
Sergio Nero Golden Fire, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Faberlic Volcano, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Brocard Gangster Black Code.
Sergio Nero Golden Fire, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Oriflame Ascendant actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Brocard Gangster Black Code. 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. Faberlic Volcano comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Brocard Gangster Black Code notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-29.