El Ganso After Game dupe — cheaper alternatives

El Ganso After Game: released in 2019, green, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good El Ganso After Game dupe?

The closest El Ganso After Game dupe we found is Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best El Ganso After Game dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs El Ganso After GameProjection
1Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green83%about $25* (−37%)5h vs 5h6/10
2Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Citrus Cedro82%about $35* (−12%)5h vs 5h4/10
3Zara Vibrant Leather Cologne80%about $30* (−25%)5h vs 5h4/10
4Mancera Lemon Line78%about $55* (+38%)6h vs 5h7/10
5Lacoste Fragrances Hot Play78%about $35 (−12%)6h vs 5h6/10
  1. Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green — 83% scent match

    Shares the crisp, aromatic green character of After Game, leaning into a refreshing blend of tea and herbal notes.

    It shares its green, citrus and woody accords with El Ganso After Game, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,592 community ratings.

  2. Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca Citrus Cedro — 82% scent match

    A bright, citrus-forward composition that mirrors the clean, energetic vibe found in After Game.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with El Ganso After Game, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,225 community ratings.

  3. Zara Vibrant Leather Cologne — 80% scent match

    Offers a similar zesty, citrus-heavy opening that transitions into a light, woody base reminiscent of the After Game experience.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with El Ganso After Game, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 326 community ratings.

  4. Mancera Lemon Line — 78% scent match

    Provides a sharp, clean citrus profile that evokes the crisp mandarin and ginger notes of After Game with added longevity.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with El Ganso After Game, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,481 community ratings.

  5. Lacoste Fragrances Hot Play — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a similar sporty, aromatic freshness with a focus on citrus and light woods that feels very much in the same family.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and green accords with El Ganso After Game, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 84 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which El Ganso After Game dupe is cheapest?

Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than El Ganso After Game.

Which El Ganso After Game dupe lasts longest?

Mancera Lemon Line, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for El Ganso After Game.

Which El Ganso After Game dupe is closest to the original?

Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

El Ganso After Game itself sells from $44.79 (125 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a El Ganso After Game dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green saves you about $20 a year against El Ganso After Game. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a El Ganso After Game dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mancera Lemon Line comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

El Ganso After Game notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-21.