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Marc Jacobs

Bang

Perfumer: Ann Gottlieb

2010MenModern
7.1/ 10
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217 ratings
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Marc Jacobs Bang is a spicy, woody and earthy men's fragrance led by pink, black and white pepper; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 156 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.7 /10

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

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Resinous
  8. Earthy

What does Bang smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while fewer choose summer. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most-voted settings, and sport trails far behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern.

The sharp, spicy peppers open alongside a fresh, green citrus lift. In the heart, benzoin, woods and elemi resin pull it toward a resinous, woody side. The base of vetiver, white moss and patchouli sets an earthy ground, and a synthetic edge runs throughout. Its profile is close to Terre d'Hermès and Dior Homme.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Pink pepper
    • Black pepper
    • White pepper
  2. First hours

    • Benzoin
    • Woods
    • Elemi resin
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • White moss
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Winter
  • 27%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Casual
    23%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Office
    20%
  • Evening
    16%
  • Nighttime
    16%
  • Sport
    4%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026