Gant 1949: released in 2024, woody, citrus and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Gant 1949 dupe we found is Hugo Boss Boss Bottled — 88% match, about $100 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Gant 1949 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Gant 1949 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Boss Boss Bottled | 88% | about $100 (+11%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Baldessarini Ambré | 84% | about $35 (−61%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Burberry London for Men | 83% | about $30 (−67%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Hugo Boss Boss The Scent Eau de Parfum Intense | 82% | about $85 (−6%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lacoste Fragrances Style in Play | 81% | about $40 (−56%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Shares the familiar warm apple and woody character of Gant 1949, blending smooth spice with a comforting, approachable trail.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Gant 1949, opens on Apple, Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 14,312 community ratings.
Evokes the rich amber and woody warmth found in Gant 1949, offering a smooth and distinguished gentlemanly profile.
It shares its amber and woody accords with Gant 1949, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,384 community ratings.
Leans into a similar cozy arrangement of warm spices and woods, recalling the rich heart and base of Gant 1949.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Gant 1949, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 12,275 community ratings.
Presents a warm, spicy, and deep aura that echoes the inviting evening character of Gant 1949.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Gant 1949, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 236 community ratings.
Taps into the vibrant green and crisp apple freshness that mirrors the brighter opening moments of Gant 1949.
It shares its woody, aromatic and green accords with Gant 1949, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,666 community ratings.
Burberry London for Men, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Gant 1949.
Hugo Boss Boss The Scent Eau de Parfum Intense, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Gant 1949.
Hugo Boss Boss Bottled, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hugo Boss Boss Bottled actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Gant 1949. 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. Hugo Boss Boss The Scent Eau de Parfum Intense comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Gant 1949 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-29.