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Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Bang
masculine
Created by Ann Gottlieb, Yann Vasnier
Bang by Marc Jacobs is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Bang was launched in 2010. Bang was created by Ann Gottlieb and Yann Vasnier. Top notes are Pink Pepper and Pepperwood™; middle note is Woodsy Notes; base notes are Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin, oak moss and Patchouli. Fragrant explosion for men is coming with a new creation by Marc Jacobs in July 2010. This is the first fragrance for men from the collection Bang, advertised by Marc Jacobs himself. Bang was created for a “contemporary guy, who, even if he isn’t young, has a younger spirit.” Jacobs created the name first and development of the composition in cooperation with Coty followed. “I wanted to do something that I would love.” Said Jacobs. “I particularly like spice notes, especially pepper, so that became a starting place.” Bang was created by Ann Gottlieb of such notes as black, white and pink pepper. A heart is enriched with masculine woody notes, while a base includes elemi resin, aromatic benzoin, vetiver, white moss and patchouli. The fragrance arrives in a metal flacon (50 and 100 ml EDT), 150 ml aftershave balm 150ml, 200ml body and hair bath and 75 ml stick deodorant. The fragrance will appear exclusively in Bloomingdale`s and in Marc Jacobs’ official shops in July and will be available worldwide from September 2010. Advertising campaign is very attractive. Marc Jacobs poses nude on a silver bed made of aluminum foil, with a large perfume flacon between his legs! Jacobs appeared in the campaign after his business partner Robert Duffy suggested him to advertise his first perfume for men by himself. “My immediate reaction was, I don’t know. But then I came to see that it made sense. Men’s fragrance, unlike women’s in a certain way, is very personal.“
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
88%
Win
57%
Spr
33%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
99%
Day
81%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,271 votes
3.86
Love it
39831%
Like it
57145%
OK
373%
Dislike
26221%
Hate it
30%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 50 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Bang by Marc Jacobs is remembered fondly by community members as a distinctive peppery-musky fragrance that performs well in cold weather, but its discontinuation is a significant point of frustration. Those who own it tend to treasure it and seek alternatives, though the fragrance maintains a loyal following among those who appreciate its unique pepper-forward profile.
Strengths
- Distinctive peppery and musky scent profile
- Excellent for fall/winter wear
- Strong performance and longevity
- Unique character compared to mainstream fragrances
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and difficult to find
- Very peppery note may not appeal to all wearers
- Limited availability affects long-term wear
Best for
Fall/Winter seasonal wearCold weather rotationThose seeking peppery-musky scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
