What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and black pepper. The heart brings cinnamon and cumin. On the skin it settles into amber and balsam fir. Overall it smells warm spicy and cinnamon.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
The Secret Absolu notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Antonio Banderas The Secret Absolu EDP
The Secret Absolu EDP comes from Antonio Banderas. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
The Secret Absolu for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Dior Fahrenheit and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and balsam fir are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spread further.
Other Antonio Banderas perfumes
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by The Icon, Black Seduction and The Secret Temptation.
The Secret Absolu price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €27. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Dior Fahrenheit and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2010.
If you like The Secret Absolu, try these
Similar picks to try: Dior Fahrenheit (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (7 shared notes), Gianni Versace L'Homme (7 shared notes) and Azzaro (6 shared notes).
More questions
When did The Secret Absolu come out?
It came out in 2010.
Can women wear The Secret Absolu?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy warm spicy and cinnamon smells.
What is the difference between The Secret Absolu EDP and The Secret?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.