Maiyet vs Bandit

Maiyet is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Barneys New York (2014) dominated by Citrus accords. Bandit is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Robert Piguet (1944) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Aromatic.

By community rating, Maiyet scores 3.75/5 vs Bandit at 4.02/5. Bandit's standout strength: Leathery and dark character in vintage versions. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Bandit: The community holds vintage Bandit in high regard as a unique, skank-forward leather-chypre classic, but considers modern reformulations to be disappointing shadows of the original.

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Maiyet scores highest for fall wear; Bandit scores highest for all seasons wear. Maiyet leans daytime, Bandit leans daytime.