Antonio Banderas 2014 EDT

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King of Seduction

by Olivier Cresp , Claire Liégent

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Antonio Banderas King of Seduction is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Olivier Cresp and Claire Liégent. King of Seduction opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Melon, and Apple, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Neroli, Jasmine, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Antonio Banderas's King of Seduction carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive, synthetic, cheap - call it what you will, King of Seduction is a solid budget performer. Don't expect miracles, but for a fresh, fruity hit, it's a worthy contender, though prepare for reapplication.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Playful
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King of Seduction Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the gym, with many reviewers explicitly recommending it for these settings. While some find it office-appropriate, its average longevity and sillage mean frequent reapplication is likely needed in professional environments.

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 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from 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

About

It opens with a lively burst of pineapple, melon, and green apple, underpinned by refreshing citrus. The heart introduces a marine accord, with delicate jasmine and neroli, spiced by cardamom. The dry down is a blend of smooth suede, earthy vetiver, musk, cedar, and warm amber, adding a modern masculine edge to its fruity-fresh core.

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