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Robert Piguet Bandit vs Lancôme Sikkim
Sikkim is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesGalbanumArtemisiaBergamotNeroliGardeniaYlang-YlangOrange
Heart
CarnationJasmineViolet RootTuberoseRose
Base
OakmossLeatherCivetVetiverPatchouliMyrrhMuskAmberCoconut
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Animalic
93%
Earthy
92%
Mossy
86%
Woody
84%
Leather
83%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Bandit by Robert Piguet is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Bandit was launched in 1944. The nose behind this fragrance is Germaine Cellier. Top notes are Aldehydes, Galbanum, Artemisia, Bergamot, Neroli, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Orange; middle notes are Carnation, Jasmine, Violet Root, Tuberose and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Civet, Vetiver, Patchouli, Myrrh, Musk, Amber and Coconut. Bandit is the most daring in the whole line of perfumes like Caron Tabac Blond and Chanel Cuir de Russie, perfumes for an emancipated woman on the turn of the last century; for a woman who dares to smoke in the public. Bandit was made for the avantgarde Robert Piguet's collection, inspired by romantic sea voyages and pirates. Bandit is a classic "chypre" with dark animal notes and aggressive leather accord. In 1999, after 25 years, production of Bandit started again. Eau de toilette has the greatest sharpness. In the perfume version, leather and smoke notes are followed by clear notes of white flowers and vetiver.
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Notes
Top
GalbanumAldehydesCarawayGardeniaBergamot
Heart
CarnationRoseNarcissusIrisJasmine
Base
OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliAmberCoconut
Accords
Earthy
100%
Aromatic
95%
Green
94%
Woody
85%
Mossy
81%
Leather
71%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Sikkim by Lancôme is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Sikkim was launched in 1971. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Gonnon. Top notes are Galbanum, Aldehydes, Caraway, Gardenia and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Rose, Narcissus, Iris and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber and Coconut. This fragrance became the part of the perfume collection “La Collection Fragrances”, which was launched to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the perfume tradition of the house of Lancôme. The elegant, transparent bottles of La Collection perfumes were designed in the early 1970s by George Delhomme, one of the founders of the house of Lancôme. Sikkim is an oriental floral fragrance, launched in 1971. The notes are ylang-ylang, jasmine, oak moss and galbanum. It is the scent of a legendary kingdom. The sun goes down behind the Himalayas, a princess, enchanted by the smell of ylang-ylang and jasmine, dreams in her beautiful palace with a magic garden view. The balcony, bathed in moonlight, brings the scent of galbanum, delicate as a kiss, together with the smell of warm oak moss. The princess, slim and elegant, goes out to the balcony only to inhale this magic, oriental night, to become one with it.
Notes in Common
52% sharedShared (13)
AldehydesGalbanumBergamotGardeniaCarnationJasmineRoseOakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliAmberCoconut
Only in Bandit
ArtemisiaNeroliYlang-YlangOrangeViolet RootTuberoseCivetMyrrhMusk
Only in Sikkim
CarawayNarcissusIris
Rating
4.02vs4.28
Ratings
2,613vs541
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
1944vs1971
Which should I buy?
Sikkim is the community's favourite of the two.
- Sikkim is rated higher by the community: 4.28 from 541 ratings, against 4.02 from 2,613.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Bandit versus "moderate" for Sikkim.
- Both are voted best for fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Sikkim if you want the higher-rated option; pick Bandit if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.