How it smells
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and galbanum. The heart brings carnation and jasmine. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and leather. Overall it smells aromatic and animalic.
- Came out
- 1944
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Bandit 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 Robert Piguet Bandit EDP
Bandit EDP comes from Robert Piguet. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Bandit
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by animalic and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and animalic smells and notes like carnation and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include artemisia, violet root and civet. Perfume fans rate it 4.21 out of 5.
Bandit: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Passion has more depth.
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How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pierre Balmain Jolie Madame.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €138, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Pierre Balmain Jolie Madame.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2020.
Bandit dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (12 shared notes), Pierre Balmain Jolie Madame (14 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabochard (11 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion (14 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
How long does Bandit last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Bandit?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1944.