Banana Republic Modern Man: released in 2014, woody, aromatic and aquatic, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Banana Republic Modern Man dupe we found is Marc Ecko Blue — 78% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Banana Republic Modern Man dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Banana Republic Modern Man | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Ecko Blue | 78% | about $15 | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Montblanc Individuel | 70% | about $40 (+167%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lacoste Fragrances Red | 68% | about $80 (+433%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Moment Man | 65% | about $40 (+167%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | John Varvatos JV x NJ | 62% | about $40 (+167%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar aquatic and fresh aromatic character that feels light and approachable, much like the breezy vibe of Banana Republic Modern Man.
It shares its aquatic, fresh and musky accords with Banana Republic Modern Man, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 146 community ratings.
Offers a versatile, clean, and slightly sweet aromatic profile that sits in the same family as the fresh-spicy notes of Modern Man.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Banana Republic Modern Man, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 8,553 community ratings.
Captures a similar energetic and fresh-spicy spirit, making it a solid alternative for those who enjoy the aquatic and citrus opening of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh accords with Banana Republic Modern Man, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 696 community ratings.
Features a crisp, aromatic, and woody composition that evokes a similar modern masculine freshness to the Banana Republic scent.
It shares its woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Banana Republic Modern Man, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 321 community ratings.
A slightly more refined take on the aromatic and aquatic theme, providing a similar clean and versatile experience for daily wear.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Banana Republic Modern Man, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 358 community ratings.
Marc Ecko Blue, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Montblanc Individuel, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Banana Republic Modern Man.
Marc Ecko Blue, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Banana Republic Modern Man itself sells from $9.79 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Marc Ecko Blue saves you about $5 a year against Banana Republic Modern Man. 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. Montblanc Individuel comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Banana Republic Modern Man notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.