Antonio Banderas 2004 EDP

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Spirit

by Fabrice Pellegrin , Rosendo Mateu

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Antonio Banderas Spirit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Fabrice Pellegrin and Rosendo Mateu. Spirit opens with Red Fruits, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Peony, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Antonio Banderas's Spirit carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag - some find it a delightful, soft floral-musk, while others get cheap cranberry vodka or hairspray. A polarizing scent, its performance is as divisive as its notes.
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  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
  • Feminine
  • Modern
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Spirit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Fruits100%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom33%
Peony33%
Plum33%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Sandalwood50%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its generally soft projection and moderate longevity, it's suitable for casual wear and dates where a less intrusive scent is desired. While some find it office-safe, its warmth and sweetness might not appeal to everyone in a formal work setting.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Spirit opens with a burst of juicy plum and red berries, mingling with the soft, powdery elegance of peony and orange blossom. A subtle, clean musk emerges, grounding the composition with a warm, woody undertone of sandalwood. It's a fruity-floral musk that aims for a gentle embrace.

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