Mahogany Desert Code: released in 2026, musky, lavender and citrus, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mahogany Desert Code dupe we found is Mahogany Stark — 89% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mahogany Desert Code dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mahogany Desert Code | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahogany Stark | 89% | about $20 (−69%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Versace Eros | 84% | about $60 (−8%) | 6h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Versace Eros Flame | 79% | about $45 (−31%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Versace Pour Homme | 77% | about $50 (−23%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Versace Blue Jeans | 75% | about $45 (−31%) | 5h vs 4h | 4/10 |
Shares the familiar vibrant citrus and aromatic lavender profile of Desert Code, settling into a clean, musky dry-down.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and musky accords with Mahogany Desert Code, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 209 community ratings.
Evokes the bright mandarin and minty freshness found in Desert Code, though with a sweeter and louder vanilla-heavy character.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Mahogany Desert Code, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 30,827 community ratings.
Leans into a similar spicy and citrus-forward opening as Desert Code, but trades powdery florals for a bolder woody-amber warmth.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Mahogany Desert Code, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 19,458 community ratings.
Captures the clean bergamot and herbal-aromatic vibe of Desert Code, offering a similarly refreshing and versatile everyday feel.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Mahogany Desert Code, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 22,433 community ratings.
Recalls the classic lavender and powdery citrus structure of Desert Code, delivering a casual retro freshness at an affordable price.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Mahogany Desert Code, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 11,152 community ratings.
Mahogany Stark, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Mahogany Desert Code.
Versace Eros Flame, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Mahogany Desert Code.
Mahogany Stark, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mahogany Stark saves you about $65 a year against Mahogany Desert 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. Versace Eros Flame comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mahogany Desert Code notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-28.