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King of Seduction by Antonio Banderas

Men 2014

Perfumer
Olivier Cresp

Description

King of Seduction by Antonio Banderas is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2014, this composition was created by Olivier Cresp and Claire Liégent. Its olfactive structure unfolds with pineapple, melon, bergamot, grapefruit, and green apple in the top notes; the heart reveals marine accords, jasmine, cardamom, and neroli; while the base settles on vetiver, white musk, cedar,…

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 8.0%
  • Spring 35%
  • Summer 38%
  • Autumn 18%
  • Day 73%
  • Night 27%

Key notes

Community

1,001 votes

  • Positive 73%
  • Negative 12%
  • Neutral 15%
positive reviews 1.0 k community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterMasculine

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

2,654 votes

Season

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Leading answer Summer

1,399 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Day

778 votes

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Fragrance profile

About King of Seduction

Main accord aromatic Year 2014 Gender Men Perfumer Claire Liégent · Olivier Cresp

King of Seduction by Antonio Banderas is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2014, this composition was created by Olivier Cresp and Claire Liégent. Its olfactive structure unfolds with pineapple, melon, bergamot, grapefruit, and green apple in the top notes; the heart reveals marine accords, jasmine, cardamom, and neroli; while the base settles on vetiver, white musk, cedar, suede, and amber.

Fruits, vegetables and nuts White flowers Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

724 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

747 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

523 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Excellent value

488 votes

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Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.

  1. RenëLöve

    Soft, citrusy, marine, and fresh. Perfect for all day. Just needs reapplication. Great value for the price.

    • Fresh
    • Price
    • Marine

  2. elsapucai

    It doesn’t smell like the sea to me, but rather fresh and sweet. It’s super fruity at first, then the heart comes out with something that reminds me of white flowers, giving it that almost unisex vibe that many love.

    • Fresh
    • Sweet
    • Fruity

  3. pablosaldivia

    It’s almost identical to Ungaro Man, except this one has more body and is a bit stronger.

  4. gurnish166

    This is my favorite perfume; at this price, reapplying doesn’t hurt. Does anyone know a similar fragrance? Honestly, I don’t see anything like Invictus as some claim.

    • Price

  5. LarryCapija

    I won’t say anything new, but it’s one of the richest-smelling perfumes I’ve tried. Unfortunately, longevity is non-existent; after an hour, you might barely smell it, but it works well for the gym. Still, regarding scent, it’s perfect for semi-formal shirts. It’s masculine but sweet within its marine and fruity profile, super pleasant. The performance really hurts my soul 🙁

    • Longevity
    • Sweet
    • Marine
    • Fruity

  6. A fragrance that would be top-tier if it lasted longer; unfortunately, it lasts a mere breath, no matter how much you drench yourself in it. It’s fresh and doesn’t overwhelm anyone, quite pleasant. It’s the only fragrance someone on the street who didn’t know me told me smelled delicious.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh

  7. JavierSantana

    The best description I’ve read for this is: One Million / Axe Leather and Cookies / Banderas The Secret for summer.

    • Summer

  8. coquitoperfumista

    Exquisite, though it doesn’t last long; it feels rich, and if you apply it well on clothes, it can reach about 30 cm.

    • Longevity

  9. Erick Fraganza

    Greetings. Before I started looking into scent notes, weather, and timing, I got this fragrance. It lasts a short time and I regret it deeply. It’s an incredibly pleasant smell. Clean, citrusy, with something like an aromatic fixative. Super synthetic, but that’s its charm. It’s for wearing a neat shirt in the office, plus a flirty after-office vibe. Spectacular before it becomes spectacular.

    • Longevity
    • Office
    • Aromatic

  10. pabli24

    It’s what I’d say: it’s more of a smell than a perfume. It smells great, it can lift your mood, but it has no standout notes. Very flat throughout its entire life. Summary: a rich but indistinguishable aroma with very short longevity.

    • Longevity

  11. King of Seduction by Antonio Banderas smells fresh and elegant, with citrus, marine, and woody notes. Ideal for spring and summer outings or the office. Lasts moderate-to-good (5-7 hours) with a medium sillage. The value for money is top-notch. Rating: 8/10 🍈🍋🍏🌊

    • Longevity
    • Fresh
    • Price
    • Sillage

  12. EnriqueSeguraJ

    It’s a synthetic that leaves no trace of its notes. It’s more like Blue or its Absolute version. Without a doubt, this is the worst; the Power is average, but at least it lasts longer than this one.

    • Longevity

  13. Disappointing in terms of longevity and projection. The scent is rich and pleasant, and the price is very affordable, but the problem is that it doesn’t last on skin or clothes; it evaporates incredibly fast.

    • Longevity
    • Price
    • Sillage

  14. Leandro Matias

    I got this as a gift and it smells rich and fresh, with a sharp touch. Perfect for hot days, for showering, and maintaining that clean feeling—ideal for the gym or very relaxed moments.

    • Fresh

  15. Lexhdz96

    It was one of my first perfumes: good for summer, fruity, fresh, and marine. Yes, its performance isn’t the best, hovering around 4 hours, but for the price, it doesn’t hurt to reapply. The performance could be better. It’s not for formal occasions, but rather for school or working in the summer. It’s a good budget option if you don’t want to spend much, although if you have money, look for something better.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh
    • Price
    • Marine

  16. emeaber

    I bought it for about $30 for 200 ml. The scent is acceptable, marine with some fruit that you can’t really distinguish. The problem is that it doesn’t project or last. I ended up filling my cart with several fragrances between $20 and $30 to get a deal, but they smell similar and don’t last or project. In my opinion, I don’t recommend it; save your money to buy something that lasts and projects more.

    • Longevity
    • Sillage
    • Marine

  17. ohrizonte

    It’s aquatic and sweet, not bad but not enchanting either. The performance is just okay. I bought 200 ml and sold it shortly after. It’s cheap and good for showering in the summer, but for that, I almost prefer something from Zara or a Sapphire clone.

    • Price
    • Sweet
    • Summer
    • Aquatic

  18. Julian37

    Short review: It’s quite versatile but lacks development, with very short longevity, about 2 to 3 hours (the reformulation killed it). The projection is almost non-existent and you only feel it when you apply it, then it’s in a personal bubble. What does it smell like? A fruity blend with prominent pineapple, grapefruit, and green apple, with a slight citrus touch over a marine base. It smells clean, pleasant, and fresh. It’s a great fragrance but has the WORST performance I’ve ever experienced… Whether it’s worth it depends on your wallet.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh
    • Sillage
    • Marine

  19. I’d wear this over Black Seduction, but beware: the longevity is a disaster. After an hour and a half, you have to sniff your wrist just to catch a whiff.

    • Longevity

  20. I bought it cheap in a tester, otherwise I wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole, and honestly, it’s not worth it. It’s very similar to the Absolute, but I’d choose the latter a thousand times over; this one doesn’t last at all and the reformulation destroyed it—those indicated fruits are nowhere to be found, it ends up being just a weaker clone of Invictus. If you want something similar, go for the King of Seduction Absolute.

    • Longevity
    • Price
    • Reformulation

  21. MTorrente

    Good fragrance, quite citrusy at first, although its performance is improvable. On my skin, it’s gone after 30-45 minutes, which, given how accessible the price is, allows you to reapply. Fragrance: 7/10 Longevity: 3/10 Sillage: 6/10 Price: 9/10

    • Longevity
    • Price
    • Sillage

  22. One of my favorites because I really vibe with it. The only downside is that on my skin, it lasts about a breath, but the scent is top-tier and the value for money is unbeatable.

    • Longevity
    • Price

  23. Ale2003

    It’s not a bad fragrance, but it overwhelms me. Eventually, the smell becomes unbearable and I just lose the desire to wear it.

  24. Nicouruguayo

    Mmm, it’s sweet but not crazy or projecting a mile away. It’s a soft sweetness that might get boring over time, but for the price I paid (around $30 for 100ml), it’s a steal.

    • Price
    • Sweet

  25. Alisonarmando31

    I loved it at first: fresh, marine, and it dries down to a musky base that I adore without being cloying. I didn’t repurchase because I got a bit tired of it since it was my only fragrance back then, but it’s good and the price is very fair.

    • Fresh
    • Price
    • Sweet
    • Marine

  26. JavierSantana

    I tried it a while ago and it’s rich, though nothing like Invictus. It reminded me of Axe deodorant but fresher, and I liked it. I expected poor longevity and projection, but it’s fine for summer. I’ll keep it on my list. Blessings.

    • Longevity
    • Sillage
    • Summer

  27. Projects for a max of 40 minutes, then becomes more intimate. Moderate trail for an hour. Lasts about 4 hours on skin and up to 12 on clothes. Starts citrusy, then turns into a sweet and pleasant scent.

    • Longevity
    • Sillage
    • Sweet

  28. fabiandresss

    Kind of Seduction is a top pick if you’re looking for something marine, perfect for summer. It’s fruity, marine, and very fresh, though nothing like Invictus. It has a normal trail and easily lasts 4-6 hours, though the projection is a bit weak. For the price, it’s brutal and one of the best AB has in marine or summer fragrances. Scent: 6/10, Longevity: 8/10, Trail: 5.5/10, Compliments: 4/10.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh
    • Price
    • Sillage

  29. Mayoral

    Very fresh and practical for hot days. The sillage isn’t the best, but the projection seems great. It’s a pity it doesn’t last long on the skin; if it had better fixation, it would be ideal for me, especially since the cardamomo is dosed perfectly and the price is quite reasonable.

    • Longevity
    • Fresh
    • Price
    • Sillage