Antonio Banderas

The Secret

★★★★☆Editorial rating 4.1/5 · How we rateEau de Toilette · 100 ml

The Secret by Antonio Banderas is a woody, earthy fragrance with calm confidence. Vodka, apple and cardamom in the opening; violet leaf, sage and lavender at the heart; leather, tonka bean and woody notes in the base. With medium sillage and 7–9 h longevity, it shines best in the evening and in autumn. Timeless and easy to wear on almost any occasion.

Fragrance family
Woody
Longevity
7–9 h
Sillage
Medium
For
Men
Where to buy
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The fragrance pyramid

How The Secret unfolds on the skin

A perfume evolves on the skin, from the first spray to hours later. Here is what to expect from The Secret at each stage.

Top notes
0–15 min
VodkaAppleCardamom
Heart notes
15 min – 2 h
Violet LeafSageLavender
Base notes
2 h onwards
LeatherTonka BeanWoody Notes

A good match if…

✦you like woody and earthy fragrances
✦notes such as vodka and leather appeal to you
✦you want a fragrance to wear in the evening, especially in autumn
✦medium sillage and 7–9 h longevity matter to you
Our rating

How we rate The Secret

Our editorial rating summarises the fragrance profile, versatility, performance and how well-known a scent is. These are the facts it is based on:

  • Scent profileWoody and earthy
  • Longevity7–9 h
  • SillageMedium
  • Versatilityin the evening, as an everyday scent
  • ConcentrationEau de Toilette · 100 ml

All facts come from the documented fragrance profile. How we turn them into a rating is explained in How we rate.

We do not have user reviews for The Secret yet. We never invent reviews and do not copy them from other sites.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about The Secret

How long does The Secret last?

The Secret lasts about 7–9 h on the skin. Its sillage is medium; longevity can vary with skin type, how much you apply and the weather.

What are the notes of The Secret?

The Secret opens with vodka, apple and cardamom, followed by violet leaf, sage and lavender at the heart, and settles on leather, tonka bean and woody notes in the base. The overall character is woody and earthy.

Which season suits The Secret?

The Secret shines best in autumn. It is mainly worn in the evening, in line with its scent profile.

Is The Secret a day or an evening fragrance?

The Secret is versatile for day and evening. This reflects its sillage, longevity and place in the woody fragrance family.

Where can I buy The Secret?

The Secret is available at amazon.co.uk. Prices change daily, so check the current price directly in the shop.

Which fragrances are similar to The Secret?

We do not list a direct counterpart for The Secret in our guide yet. Fragrances with the same scent direction and key notes are the closest match, and our full list makes them easy to compare.

Woody and earthy