Antonio-Banderas

The Secret

for men

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The Secret

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Cinnamon 100%
Warm Spicy 99%
Fresh Spicy 95%
Leather 84%
Citrus 73%
Aromatic 68%
Green 68%
Woody 65%
Animalic 61%
Musky 60%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Cinnamon, Warm Spicy, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Cinnamon, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, and Leather among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Cinnamon, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, and Leather among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

The SecretbyAntonio Banderasis a Amber Spicy fragrance for men.The Secretwas launched in 2010. The Secret was created by Christophe Raynaud and Elisabeth Vidal.Antonio Banderas launches his new fragrance in August 2010, named The Secret. Its oriental spicy composition was developed by Elisabeth Vidal of the Puig Perfumery Center together with Cristophe Reynaud of Givaudan. The notes of the composition are: mint, grapefruit, cinnamon, pepper, apple liqueur accord, tonka bean, woods, musk and leather.It is available as 30 and 50 ml EDT.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is The Secret office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.