AldehydesOpens with
CarnationHeart
OakmossDries down to
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Robert Piguet · Sold as feminine
Bandit
A secret garden at twilight, where the air is filled with the mingling scents of fresh earth and delicate florals, under a sky that hints at mystery.
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BanditPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessAramis · AramisMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1944 by Robert Piguet, Bandit is a chypre floral fragrance created by Germaine Cellier. It opens with aldehydes and galbanum, creating an aromatic and green freshness that contrasts with the earthy, mossy undertones of oakmoss and patchouli. The heart blends bergamot and neroli with gardenia and ylang-ylang, adding a floral warmth that transitions into a leathery and musky base, anchored by civet and amber. This blend creates an olfactory experience that is both complex and captivating.
Apply Bandit to pulse points for an intimate experience. The aromatic top notes are fleeting, so wait a few minutes before reapplying if you want to emphasize its lush heart and base notes.
Fig. 01 — Bandit, Robert Piguet
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Germaine Cellier
The trailblazer behind Bandit and FracasGermaine Cellier was a French perfumer born in Bordeaux in 1909, one of the first prominent women in an industry then dominated by men.
The Bandit line
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Designer Robert Piguet
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 19%.