Robert Piguet 1944 Edp

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Bandit

by Germaine Cellier

Robert Piguet Bandit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1944, created by Germaine Cellier. The fragrance opens with Aldehydes, Neroli, Gardenia, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Civet, Coconut, Leather, and Vetiver.

Our verdict on Bandit: Acquired

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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  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Soft
  • Warm
Bandit Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 37%
Fruity 4%
Green 14%
Sweet 17%
Warm 8%
Woody 7%
Earthy 15%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Animalic
93%
Earthy
91%
Mossy
85%
Woody
83%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 16% Galbanum 16% Artemisia 13% Bergamot 12% Neroli 11% Gardenia 11% Ylang-Ylang 11% Orange 10%

Heart Notes

Carnation 23% Jasmine 20% Violet 20% Tuberose 19% Rose 19%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 15% Leather 15% Civet 13% Vetiver 11% Patchouli 10% Myrrh 10% Musk 9% Amber 9% Coconut 8%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

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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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