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Bruno Banani

Absolute Man (Eau de Toilette)

2014MenModern
5.6/ 10
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Bruno Banani Absolute Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer, and towards leisure and everyday wear.

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How does it perform?

From 166 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.2 /10

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

Sillage
5.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
5.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 29% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

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

What does Absolute Man (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and may need reapplying through the day. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter the least chosen. About half of voters find it masculine, and most of the rest call it modern.

It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and black pepper, a bright citrus start with a light spicy edge. The heart brings violet leaf, lily of the valley and energy drink, adding a fruity, synthetic freshness. In the dry-down, tonka bean, vanilla and amberwood sweeten it and settle it onto a woody base.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mandarin orange
    • Black pepper
    • Grapefruit
  2. First hours

    • Violet leaf
    • Lily of the valley
    • Energy drink
  3. Towards evening

    • Tonka bean
    • Vanilla
    • Amberwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Spring
  • 28%
    Summer
  • 26%
    Autumn
  • 11%
    Winter
  • Casual
    30%
  • Daytime
    28%
  • Office
    15%
  • Sport
    13%
  • Evening
    8%
  • Nighttime
    6%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026