No. 28 vs Bandit

No. 28 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Fragrance Design Studio (2013) dominated by Smoky 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: Leather, Animalic.

By community rating, No. 28 scores 4.06/5 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.

No. 28 scores highest for winter wear; Bandit scores highest for all seasons wear. No. 28 leans evening, Bandit leans daytime.