41 community ratings

King of Seduction Absolute

2015MenModern

7.6/ 10

Community score
41 ratings

Banderas King of Seduction Absolute is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets grapefruit, honey pomelo and lavender against marine notes.

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How does it perform?

From 42 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Honey pomelo Vermouth Grapefruit

Green almond

Heart notesfirst few hours

Marine notes Cardamom Lavender

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Leather Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does King of Seduction Absolute smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, though evenings and the office also suit it. Most voters find it masculine.

It opens with grapefruit, honey pomelo, vermouth and green almond, a bright and lightly sweet start. The heart brings marine notes, cardamom and lavender, an aquatic, spicy turn. The base of vetiver, leather and oakmoss settles it into a woody, faintly leathery finish. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Sport and Montblanc Legend Spirit have a close profile.