Antonio Banderas 1997 EDT
Diavolo
by Alain Muraour , Rosendo Mateu
Antonio Banderas Diavolo is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1997, created by Alain Muraour and Rosendo Mateu. Diavolo opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Geranium, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, and Sandalwood. Antonio Banderas's Diavolo carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.
This cheapie is hugely divisive; hailed as a Fahrenheit alternative by some, dismissed as a watered-down, fleeting disappointment by others. For the price, it's a solid, if short-lived, spicy-fresh leather. Just be ready to reapply liberally.What our verdicts mean →
- Fresh
- Masculine
- Clean
- Elegant
- Sensual
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
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Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Best Occasions
Its versatile fresh-spicy-leather profile makes it a good everyday grab, particularly for casual and date settings, but lacks the gravitas for formal wear. Its noted poor longevity means frequent reapplication is needed, which isn't ideal for office environments or sport.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
Declarable under EU Annex III
- Bergamot
- Rose geranium
- Sandalwood
- Synthetic musk
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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