CardamomOpens with
SandalwoodHeart
MuskDries down to
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Marc Jacobs · Sold as masculine
Bang Bang
The crisp air of an autumn morning, when the sun warms the earth just enough for the spices and herbs to come alive.
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Bang BangMid-range · $40–100
51%Similar accords, often for lessFor Him 2022 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares cardamom and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Bang Bang by Marc Jacobs, crafted by perfumer Yann Vasnier in 2011, is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that balances the warmth of cardamom and musk with the freshness of watercress and Amalfi lemon. The interplay between these elements creates an intriguing tension: the sharpness of watercress and citrus contrasts beautifully with the earthy richness of sandalwood and musk, resulting in a scent that is both invigorating and grounding.
Apply Bang Bang with a light hand — the fresh spicy top notes are potent and dissipate quickly. The woody base takes time to bloom, so give it at least an hour before reassessing its presence on your skin.
Fig. 01 — Bang Bang, Marc Jacobs
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Yann Vasnier
Global aromaticsYann Vasnier is a senior perfumer at Givaudan who has brought a global, cosmopolitan sensibility to the houses he works with.
The Bang line
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Designer Marc Jacobs
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The originalBang BangMarc Jacobs · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2022For Him 2022Shares Cardamom and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.30 (268)56%Match
Zara · 2017TivedenShares Cardamom, Sandalwood and Muskunder $40★ 4.21 (106)51%Match
Zara · 2018Zara For Him 2018Shares Cardamom and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.09 (171)51%Match
Zara · 2019Fresh SandalwoodShares Sandalwood and Muskunder $40★ 4.01 (68)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 17%.