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First Impressions: Antonio Banderas King of Seduction

First Impressions: Antonio Banderas King of Seduction

Picked up Antonio Banderas King of Seduction yesterday as a cheap daily summer/gym fragrance, and honestly, it does the job pretty well.

Got the 200ml bottle offline for around ₹2800, although I’ve seen it online for ₹2200–2400. Main reason I bought it was for gym and college use since I wanted something fresh that I could spray heavily without feeling guilty.

First impression: if you’ve smelled Rasasi Hawas OG, this gives a somewhat similar vibe, just lighter and less refined. Obviously, the performance is nowhere near Hawas, but for the price and purpose, I can’t really complain.

There is a bit of an alcohol/synthetic blast in the opening for the first 5 minutes, but after that it settles into a clean, fresh summer scent. I’m getting around 5–6 hours with 8–9 sprays, which is decent enough for a casual daily wear fragrance.

It’s only been around 1.5 days since I got it, so this is more of a first impression/unboxing type review rather than a full breakdown. I’ll update later if the performance or projection improves after some maceration.

Overall: solid budget gym/college fragrance for summers if you want something fresh, mass pleasing, and easy to overspray.

u/Capable_Value2463 — 6 days ago

Perfume for college

Perfume for College

I’m starting college this year and I’m looking for a good everyday fragrance.

Right now I’m considering Calvin Klein CK One (200ml) or CK Be / CK Black, but I’d love some recommendations.

I already own quite a few perfumes, but I want something fresh, versatile, and easy to wear daily for college.

I’m 19M.

You can also check out my collection on my profile if that helps with recommendations.

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u/Capable_Value2463 — 12 days ago

Perfume for college

Perfume for College

I’m starting college this year and I’m looking for a good everyday fragrance.

Right now I’m considering Calvin Klein CK One (200ml) or CK Be / CK Black, but I’d love some recommendations.

I already own quite a few perfumes, but I want something fresh, versatile, and easy to wear daily for college.

I’m 19M.

You can also check out my collection on my profile if that helps with recommendations.

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u/Capable_Value2463 — 12 days ago

Perfume for college

Perfume for College

I’m starting college this year and I’m looking for a good everyday fragrance.

Right now I’m considering Calvin Klein CK One (200ml) or CK Be / CK Black, but I’d love some recommendations.

I already own quite a few perfumes, but I want something fresh, versatile, and easy to wear daily for college.

I’m 19M.

You can also check out my collection on my profile if that helps with recommendations.

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u/Capable_Value2463 — 12 days ago
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Perfume for college

I am going i college this year

Which perfume should I get

I was thinking of ck one 200ml

Can u guys recommend me something

I have alot if perfumes but I want something every day scent

I am 19M

U can check my collection in my profile

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u/Capable_Value2463 — 12 days ago

An Underrated Gem

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The signature night

I was searching for a fragrance with a similar vibe to Bvlgari Man in Black, and this became my second pickup in that category.

The dry down feels somewhat similar, but the opening reminds me more of Valentino Coral Fantasy.

I’m 19M and have used this fragrance for almost a year now. From my experience:

* Girls around 17–18 didn’t seem to like it that much.

* The older crowd (22+) appreciated it a lot more.

I don’t see many people talking about this fragrance on this sub, so here’s my take on it.

✅ Best season: July to November

Perfect for evenings, dates, and outings.

✅ Performance:

Projects well for around 1.5 hours with decent sillage, and the longevity is surprisingly solid.

✅ Vibe:

A slightly unisex fragrance with a subtle leather backbone.

Overall, I think it’s a very underrated perfume for its price range.

u/Capable_Value2463 — 12 days ago
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Need recommendations

Other than these ,I have davidoff coolwater ,jaguar classic black and Shyaka shadow(1 bottle empty and other on the way)

Need some recommendations

What can I add

I am 19 M

u/Capable_Value2463 — 14 days ago

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I am 19 m and I love the dna of Bvlgari men in black

I have signature night and the dry down is quite similar

And also poised player (20ml) by arcelia

But I want that starting leather note

Is there any perfume u can recommend me in budget 2k or 2.5k

I will buy Bvlgari men in black with my own money later

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u/Capable_Value2463 — 15 days ago

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I am 19 m and I love the dna of Bvlgari men in black

I have signature night and the dry down is quite similar

And also poised player (20ml) by arcelia

But I want that starting leather note

Is there any perfume u can recommend me in budget 2k or 2.5k

I will buy Bvlgari men in black with my own money later

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u/Capable_Value2463 — 15 days ago