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Banderas

The Secret (Eau de Toilette)

Perfumer: Elisabeth Vidal

2010MenModern
7.0/ 10
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63 ratings
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Banderas The Secret Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with a sweet, spicy and slightly leathery undertone.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 60 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.6 /10

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

Sillage
5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.0 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

63% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic
  7. Spicy
  8. Woody

What does The Secret (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Grapefruit and mint bring coolness, while cinnamon and pepper add warmth alongside them. Apple liqueur gives a fruity sweetness, and tonka bean, musk, woods and leather settle it onto a powdery, woody, soft base.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet daily and office wear also fit. It reads masculine and modern.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Winter
  • 28%
    Spring
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Evening
    23%
  • Daytime
    19%
  • Casual
    18%
  • Office
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026