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Marc Jacobs · Sold as masculine
Bang
The moment you walk into a cozy study filled with the scent of wood and spice, where the warmth of the room envelops you.
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BangMid-range · $40–100
38%Similar accords, often for lessFattan Pour Femme · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares pink pepper, benzoin and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Bang by Marc Jacobs was launched in 2010 and crafted by perfumers Ann Gottlieb and Yann Vasnier. The composition opens with a burst of pink pepper, which adds an immediate warmth and spiciness to the fragrance. As it settles into its heart, woodsy notes and elemi resin combine to create a rich and earthy texture, balanced by the balsamic sweetness of benzoin and oak moss. This blend is further grounded by patchouli, adding depth and complexity that make Bang both modern and lasting.
One spray is enough to capture the essence of Bang. The pink pepper in the top notes is potent but fades within an hour, so it's best applied just before heading out. The musky and mossy base notes continue to develop throughout the day, making this fragrance perfect for a sophisticated evening.
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Ann Gottlieb
The mind behind every Calvin Klein fragranceAnn Gottlieb is a fragrance developer with more than fifty years in the cosmetic industry, beginning her career at Revlon before spending six and a half years at Estée Lauder, where she learned the art, science, and business of fragrance under Estée Lauder's personal tutelage.
Co-created with Yann Vasnier
The Bang line
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Designer Marc Jacobs
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 21%.