Brocard Encoder: released in 2024, aromatic, ozonic and marine, about 2h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 1/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Brocard Encoder dupe we found is Benetton Colors de Benetton Man Blue — 83% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Brocard Encoder dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Brocard Encoder | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benetton Colors de Benetton Man Blue | 83% | about $15 (−40%) | 4h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Oriflame Excite | 82% | about $25 | 5h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Faberlic Uomo Felice | 78% | about $15 (−40%) | 4h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Brocard Nordway Polar | 73% | about $10 (−60%) | 4h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Avon Fresh Citrus | 70% | about $20 (−20%) | 4h vs 2h | 6/10 |
Offers a crisp, marine-forward profile that sits in the same aromatic family as the reference scent.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Brocard Encoder, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 372 community ratings.
Shares a similar aquatic and ozonic character that evokes the refreshing, breezy feel of Brocard Encoder.
It shares its aromatic, marine and woody accords with Brocard Encoder, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 353 community ratings.
A bright and citrus-leaning composition that captures the tropical, fruity nuances found in Brocard Encoder.
It shares its aromatic, fruity and woody accords with Brocard Encoder, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 101 community ratings.
Provides a cool, ozonic experience that mirrors the refreshing, salty atmosphere of the reference.
It shares its woody accords with Brocard Encoder, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 10 community ratings.
Leans into a similar clean, citrus-heavy profile that feels reminiscent of the lighter, fruitier aspects of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, woody and musky accords with Brocard Encoder, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 53 community ratings.
Brocard Nordway Polar, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Brocard Encoder.
Oriflame Excite, at about 5h on skin, against about 2h for Brocard Encoder.
Benetton Colors de Benetton Man Blue, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Benetton Colors de Benetton Man Blue saves you about $15 a year against Brocard Encoder. 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. Oriflame Excite comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Brocard Encoder notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.