King of Seduction Absolute

King of Seduction Absolute is a fresh, marine masculine from Antonio Banderas, released in 2015 and composed by Dominique Ropion and Gregorio Sola. Freshness is what everyone describes; about two thirds also call it woody, and a third find it spicy, sweet, aromatic or citrusy.

The opening pairs pomelo and grapefruit with green almond and a bitter twist of wormwood, so the citrus comes with a slightly nutty, herbal edge. The heart is the seaside part: sea notes and sea salt give a cool, mineral breeziness, lavender adds a clean aromatic line and cardamom a touch of warmth. The base of vetiver, oakmoss and leather dries it down to something earthier and more grounded than the opening suggests.

Most wearers report moderate longevity, with a minority finding it long lasting, and moderate sillage. It is voted mostly for summer and spring and more for daytime, which fits an easy, fresh scent for warm days and casual settings.

King of Seduction Absolute — for men fragrance by Antonio Banderas (released 2015). Top notes: Grapefruit, Pomelo, Wormwood, Green Almond, Ozonic notes. Heart notes: Sea Notes, Lavender, Cardamom, Sea Salt. Base notes: Leather, Oakmoss, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database