Robert Piguet 1944 EDP

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Bandit

by Germaine Cellier

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Robert Piguet Bandit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1944, created by Germaine Cellier. Bandit opens with Bergamot, Orange, Neroli, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Vetiver. Robert Piguet's Bandit carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Bandit is a brazen, unapologetically 'vintage' leather chypre. It's wildly divisive - some find it a masterful, sexy statement, others a screeching, dank relic. Definitely not a blind buy, this one's for the bold.
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  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Soft
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Bandit Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and distinct, 'challenging' character make it less suitable for office or casual wear. This is a showstopper best reserved for evenings, dates, or formal events where its commanding presence can truly shine without overpowering. The animalic and leather accords lend themselves to a confident, evening 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

This is a riot of sharp, bitter green galbanum and aldehydes, swiftly joined by a powerful, almost confrontational leather accord. Underneath, a dark, earthy oakmoss and patchouli mingle with an animalic civet, softening slightly with hints of a creamy yet dry floral heart. It's a complex, challenging scent that evolves from a fierce opening into a mysterious, compelling dry-down.

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