What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Pink pepper and cardamom at the top, artemisia and basil in the middle and vanilla and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
The Secret Temptation 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
Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation EDT in detail
The Secret Temptation EDT comes from Antonio Banderas. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gisada Ambassador Intense and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber spread further.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like artemisia and vanilla. Less obvious notes include elemi, jasmine and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
The Secret Temptation: day or night?
It is easy to wear from morning to evening.
Is The Secret Temptation long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Gisada Ambassador Intense and Mont Blanc Individuel last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €22, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Antonio Banderas perfumes worth knowing
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Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2010.
The Secret Temptation dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gisada Ambassador Intense (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (6 shared notes) and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (7 shared notes).
More questions
Is The Secret Temptation good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did The Secret Temptation come out?
It came out in 2017.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.