Essence of Success by Antonio Banderas
Men 2025
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Description
Essence of Success by Antonio Banderas is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. This creation, signed by the actor and launched in 2025, is presented as a new addition to the collection. Its olfactive pyramid unfolds with green apple and bergamot in the top notes; lavender, sage, and geranium in the heart; and patchouli and amber in the base.
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Key notes
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Top
green apple
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Heart
lavender
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Base
patchouli
Community
45 votes
- Positive 84%
- Negative 4.4%
- Neutral 11%
The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
95 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
45 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Spring
79 votes
Time of day
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38 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Essence of Success
Essence of Success by Antonio Banderas is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. This creation, signed by the actor and launched in 2025, is presented as a new addition to the collection. Its olfactive pyramid unfolds with green apple and bergamot in the top notes; lavender, sage, and geranium in the heart; and patchouli and amber in the base.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
31 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
31 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
31 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
33 votes
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Jaime Ramírez
It’s a direct clone of YSL’s Y Le Parfum. Being made in Spain, the quality is top-notch, just like with Antonio Puig’s fragrances that replicate Carolina Herrera and other high-end brands. It’s worth it if you don’t want to splash out on a scent that’s 85% or more identical.