The Secret (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Elisabeth Vidal
63 ratings
From your scent profile
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.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 60 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy 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.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- 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
- Nighttime23%
- Evening23%
- Daytime19%
- Casual18%
- Office16%
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