Brocard Gangster Original: released in 2014, citrus, warm spicy and amber, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Brocard Gangster Original scent match we found is David Beckham Bold Instinct — 79% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Brocard Gangster Original dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Brocard Gangster Original | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Beckham Bold Instinct | 79% | about $20 (+100%) | 4h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Baldessarini Del Mar Baldessarini | 77% | about $45 (+350%) | 5h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Faberlic Urban Legend For Him | 81% | about $20 (+100%) | 5h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Bullfrog Elisir No.3 Dark Honey | 76% | about $55 (+450%) | 6h vs 2h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Faberlic Cruiser | 84% | about $15 (+50%) | 4h vs 2h | 5/10 |
Leans into similar spicy and earthy territory as Brocard Gangster Original with an accessible price point.
It shares its warm spicy, cinnamon and woody accords with Brocard Gangster Original, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 327 community ratings.
Evokes a similar woody and balsamic richness found in Brocard Gangster Original.
It shares its citrus accords with Brocard Gangster Original, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 27 community ratings.
Features a warm, resinous sweetness that sits comfortably in the same family as Brocard Gangster Original.
It shares its woody, amber and citrus accords with Brocard Gangster Original, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 6 community ratings.
Brings a comparable ambery depth reminiscent of the structure in Brocard Gangster Original.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and citrus accords with Brocard Gangster Original, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 601 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares the warm citrus and spicy character of Brocard Gangster Original, offering a relaxed everyday alternative.
It shares its woody and citrus accords with Brocard Gangster Original, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 20 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Faberlic Cruiser, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Brocard Gangster Original's own estimate.
Bullfrog Elisir No.3 Dark Honey, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for Brocard Gangster Original.
Faberlic Cruiser, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — David Beckham Bold Instinct actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Brocard Gangster Original. 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. Bullfrog Elisir No.3 Dark Honey comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Brocard Gangster Original notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.