The Secret Temptation
aromatic up front, then woody, settling into vanilla.
About
The Secret Temptation by Antonio Banderas is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. The Secret Temptation was launched in 2017. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Cardamom, elemi and Bergamot; middle notes are Artemisia, Basil and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Woody Notes, Musk and Vetiver. The Secret Temptation is characterized…
Some retailer links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosure
Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does The Secret Temptation smell like?
aromatic up front, then woody, settling into vanilla. Dominant accords: aromatic, woody, vanilla.
What notes are in The Secret Temptation?
Top: Pink Pepper, Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot. Heart: Artemisia, Basil, Jasmine. Base: Vanilla, Woody Notes, Musk, Vetiver.
How long does The Secret Temptation last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is The Secret Temptation loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is The Secret Temptation best for?
Winter is the top pick (39%). Fall is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for The Secret Temptation?
Night wear leads at 66%. Day is a secondary pick at 34%.
Is The Secret Temptation for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 69% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Smells like this
Similar profile
Ormonde Jayne
Ormonde Man
Men · 2004
woodyaromaticwarm spicy7 shared accords, 5 shared notes
Calvin Klein
Obsession
Men · 1985
amberwarm spicywoody6 shared accords, 7 shared notes
French Avenue
Spectre Ghost
Men · 2023
vanillafresh spicywarm spicy7 shared accords, 4 shared notes
O Boticário
Egeo Spicy Vibe
unisex · 2020
fresh spicywarm spicyaromatic7 shared accords, 4 shared notes
Montblanc
Individuel
Men · 2003
sweetfruityaromatic6 shared accords, 6 shared notes
Nishane
Ani
unisex · 2019
vanillawarm spicywoody6 shared accords, 5 shared notes
Wardrobe quiz · 15 questions · ~3 min
Does this earn a slot?
Fifteen questions on when you wear fragrance, what you skip, and what already works. Three explained picks before you blind-buy again.