Playboy King of the Game dupe — cheaper alternatives

Playboy King of the Game: released in 2016, warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Playboy King of the Game dupe?

The closest Playboy King of the Game dupe we found is Playboy Play It Wild for Him — 81% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Playboy King of the 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 Playboy King of the GameProjection
1Playboy Play It Wild for Him81%about $154h vs 5h4/10
2Guess Seductive Homme79%about $20 (+33%)4h vs 5h6/10
3Playboy VIP for Him78%about $15*5h vs 5h5/10
4Adidas Pure Game76%about $10 (−33%)3h vs 5h5/10
5Playboy VIP for Him Black Edition81%about $10 (−33%)5h vs 5h4/10
  1. Playboy Play It Wild for Him — 81% scent match

    Shares a similar playful, sweet warmth reminiscent of Playboy King of the Game at an even lower price point.

    It shares its fruity, warm spicy and citrus accords with Playboy King of the Game, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 111 community ratings.

  2. Guess Seductive Homme — 79% scent match

    Delivers a warm spicy and vanilla sweetness that feels right at home alongside Playboy King of the Game.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and citrus accords with Playboy King of the Game, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,639 community ratings.

  3. Playboy VIP for Him — 78% scent match

    Shares the same brand DNA and sweet, inviting warmth found in Playboy King of the Game.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fruity accords with Playboy King of the Game, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 596 community ratings.

  4. Adidas Pure Game — 76% scent match

    Evokes the vibrant, woody spice of Playboy King of the Game with a casual, fresh everyday character.

    It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords with Playboy King of the Game, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 572 community ratings.

  5. Playboy VIP for Him Black Edition — 81% scent match — discontinued

    A darker, evening-focused take that sits closely in the family of Playboy King of the Game.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and fruity accords with Playboy King of the Game, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 123 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Playboy King of the Game dupe is cheapest?

Adidas Pure Game, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Playboy King of the Game.

Which Playboy King of the Game dupe lasts longest?

Playboy VIP for Him Black Edition, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Playboy King of the Game.

Which Playboy King of the Game dupe is closest to the original?

Playboy Play It Wild for Him, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Playboy King of the Game dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Playboy Play It Wild for Him works out about the same as Playboy King of the Game over a year. 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.

Will a Playboy King of the Game dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Playboy Playboy VIP for Him Black Edition comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Playboy King of the Game notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-15.