El Ganso Blue Code: released in 2026, aromatic, citrus and marine, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest El Ganso Blue Code dupe we found is Rabanne Invictus — 85% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $110 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best El Ganso Blue Code dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs El Ganso Blue Code | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabanne Invictus | 85% | about $55 (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 84% | about $30 (−73%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black | 83% | about $40 (−64%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Chanel Bleu de Chanel | 81% | about $140 (+27%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 81% | about $40 (−64%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares the invigorating marine and fruity energy found in El Ganso Blue Code, though leaning slightly bolder in its projection and sweetness.
It shares its citrus, marine and aromatic accords with El Ganso Blue Code, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 15,589 community ratings.
Captures a similar sweet fruity and aquatic freshness to El Ganso Blue Code, backed by stronger overall performance.
It shares its fruity, citrus and fresh accords with El Ganso Blue Code, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
Reflects the fresh, fruity, and aromatic vibrancy of El Ganso Blue Code, rounded out by a smooth ambery trail.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords with El Ganso Blue Code, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,202 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated aromatic and citrus structure reminiscent of El Ganso Blue Code, though paired with deeper woody undertones.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with El Ganso Blue Code, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 21,277 community ratings.
Mirrors the uplifting citrus and marine facets of El Ganso Blue Code with a clean, modern synthetic crispness.
It shares its citrus, fresh and amber accords with El Ganso Blue Code, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 8,305 community ratings.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than El Ganso Blue Code.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for El Ganso Blue Code.
Rabanne Invictus, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rabanne Invictus saves you about $80 a year against El Ganso Blue Code. 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. Rasasi Hawas for Him comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
El Ganso Blue Code notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-26.