Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter: released in 2015, woody, powdery and musky, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter dupe we found is Franck Olivier Eau de Passion Men — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Olivier Eau de Passion Men | 83% | about $20* (+33%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Geoffrey Beene Eau de Grey Flannel | 75% | about $20* (+33%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Antonio Banderas Power of Seduction | 72% | about $20 (+33%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Man Energy Platinum | 80% | about $10 (−33%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Paris Elysees Cosa Nostra Platinium | 78% | about $15 | 3h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares the aromatic, woody, and powdery character of Admiral Russkiy Kharakter, offering a clean and sophisticated profile at a similar price point.
It shares its aromatic and warm spicy accords with Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 415 community ratings.
Leans into similar aromatic and woody territory, providing a crisp, clean, and slightly powdery experience.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 610 community ratings.
Offers a modern, aromatic, and slightly sweet woody profile that sits in the same family as the reference.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 633 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the fresh, metallic, and woody essence reminiscent of the reference scent.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 11 community ratings.
Evokes the classic aromatic and woody vibe found in Admiral Russkiy Kharakter with a crisp, clean finish.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter, lasts about 3h against 7h and carries 26 community ratings.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Man Energy Platinum, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter.
Franck Olivier Eau de Passion Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter.
Franck Olivier Eau de Passion Men, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Franck Olivier Eau de Passion Men actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Franck Olivier Eau de Passion Men comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Sergio Nero Admiral Russkiy Kharakter notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.