Blue Seduction

Spicy, sweet and fresh all at once: that is how people describe Blue Seduction, released by Antonio Banderas in 2008 and composed by Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu and Elisabeth Vidal. About half also call it woody, aromatic or citrusy.

The opening is cool and fruity, melon and blackcurrant with a squeeze of bergamot and a sharp lift of mint. The heart is where the odd, likeable contrast appears: a watery sea note and crisp green apple sit next to cappuccino and cardamom, so it is at once aquatic and warmly spiced, with a milky coffee sweetness underneath. The base is simple, soft woods and amber, which keep the warmth going without turning heavy.

Most wearers report moderate longevity and a moderate sillage that stays polite. Summer takes nearly half the seasonal votes, spring most of the rest, and it is worn largely by day. It suits warm weather and casual daytime use, for someone who wants a fresh scent with more sweetness and spice than the usual aquatic.

Blue Seduction — for men fragrance by Antonio Banderas (released 2007). Top notes: Melon, Bergamot, Mint, Black Currant. Heart notes: Sea water, Green Apple, Cappuccino, Cardamom, Nutmeg. Base notes: Woodsy Notes, Amber. — Parfica open fragrance database