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Bang Eau de Parfum bottle Bang EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Hubris (Carthage) Eau de Parfum bottle Hubris (Carthage) EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bang EDP
Divisive, bold, and unapologetically peppery. Marc Jacobs Bang is a love-it-or-hate-it scent that has garnered a cult following despite its performance issues and discontinuation. It's a statement, not a whisper.
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Our Verdict - Hubris (Carthage) EDP
This is a bold, modern woody-spicy that's sure to turn heads. It's not a shy scent, so wear it when you want to make a statement.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bang EDP
Hubris (Carthage) EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 33% vs 30%
Only in Bang
Pink Pepper 67%
Only in Hubris (Carthage)
Cardamom 40% Nutmeg 30%
Only in Bang
Woody 100%
Only in Hubris (Carthage)
Incense 51% Driftwood 49%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 22% vs 33%
Oakmoss 19% vs 33%

Accords

Bang Hubris (Carthage)
100%
Woody
100%
65%
Aromatic
44%
61%
Earthy
57%
45%
Warm Spicy
52%
49%
Amber
49%
48%
Balsamic
34%
46%
Musky
45%
Mossy
44%
Smoky
44%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
65%
44%
Earthy shared
61%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
45%
52%
Amber shared
49%
49%
Balsamic shared
48%
34%
46%
Mossy shared
45%
44%
44%

Performance

Bang Hubris (Carthage)
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bang

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its distinctive peppery and woody character makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, appealing to those seeking something unique. However, its initial strong pepper blast and noted weakness in longevity by many users (requiring re-application) lower its casual and office scores, as some find the opening too intense.

Hubris (Carthage)

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, woody-spicy profile and strong projection make it less ideal for the office but perfect for evening dates and formal events. It retains enough versatility for a confident casual wear, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bang EDP
Hubris (Carthage) EDP
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