Marc Jacobs 2011 EDT

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Bang Bang

by Yann Vasnier

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Marc Jacobs Bang Bang is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Yann Vasnier. Bang Bang opens with Lemon, Cardamom, and Dill, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Musk. Marc Jacobs's Bang Bang carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

More wearable than its predecessor, Bang Bang is a divisive but intriguing woody-spicy fragrance. Some love its fresh take on sandalwood, others find it too generic or even unpleasant. Seek it out if you're after something a bit different, but try before you buy.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Youthful
  • Woody
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Bang Bang Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom42%
Dill31%
Lemon27%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
Also Works:
Spring

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, woody character make it suitable for casual wear and dates, but it might be a bit too present for formal events. The clean musk and fresh opening also lend themselves to daytime use, including the office, if applied sparingly.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Opens with an unexpected kick of dill alongside bright lemon and spicy cardamom, offering a fresh, aromatic welcome. This quickly settles into a creamy, smooth sandalwood heart, which then merges with a clean, slightly powdery musk in the dry-down. It's a warm, woody journey with subtle green and fresh spicy nuances that keep it from being too heavy.

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Where to buy

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