Magic Man by Bruno Banani
Men 2008
Description
Magic Man by Bruno Banani is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2008, this composition features guatemalan cardamom, gin, and spices in the top notes; cacao pod, cempasúchil (marigold, chrysanthemum), and cyclamen (Persian violet) in the heart; and patchouli and amber in the base.
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The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Tied for the lead I own it / I owned it
931 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
412 votes
Season
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560 votes
Time of day
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324 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Magic Man
Magic Man by Bruno Banani is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2008, this composition features guatemalan cardamom, gin, and spices in the top notes; cacao pod, cempasúchil (marigold, chrysanthemum), and cyclamen (Persian violet) in the heart; and patchouli and amber in the base.
Spices Drinks Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
249 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
265 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
181 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
163 votes
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I absolutely love it; it smells sweet and pleasant. As it evolves, it reminds me of fragrances I already own: the aldehydic note evokes ‘Joop! Homme Wild!’, followed by a soft phase that made me think of ‘Seduction in Black’ by Antonio Banderas, but much more contained since this isn’t intense. It starts sweet and aldehydic, then shifts to spicy and floral with great delicacy, without being over the top. In the heart, the cocoa stands out, giving a rich, sweet powdered cocoa sensation, and finally, the amber takes the lead. It smells amazing, though the longevity is moderate: about 6 hours on skin, with the last hour being very faint. The sillage is soft, noticeable mainly in the first half hour; after that, you need to get close. Perfect for evening or any season—it’s soft, non-intrusive, and you can pass your hand over it several times without it being too much.