Bang by Marc Jacobs -- thoughts?

**KarlMaldensNose** · 05-21-2012, 07:36 PM

I like it. Most reviewing it on the usual sites don't. It smells almost exclusively of pepper and I'm surprised that I enjoy it. Thing is, the enjoyment is short-lived. Incredibly short-lived. I can smell it only for as long as it takes to dry on my skin. And no, that wasn't a typing omission... I indeed meant dry and not drydown. I'm not exaggerating when I report that this fragrance is practically undetectable on my skin 30 seconds after it's applied. I can keep spraying and spraying on the same spot after it dries and fades and you'd think that build-up would help give it some legs, but that's not the case. I wonder if my juice is just old as I'm working from a small decant I got last year... no telling how long the decanter has actually had the bottle. However, I have found a way for it to play a practical role in my wardrobe. I really like the pepper note in TdH and sometimes feel it's underdone, so on those occasions I simply fortify it a bit with a little spray of Bang. I think Bang would work well in other blends as it is so one-dimensional.

**Matt555** · 05-21-2012, 09:04 PM

I have seen it at TJ Maxx for $15 for a 3.4oz. I have tried it and it was very strong (and pepper all the way as you mention). Is it possible something is wrong with your decant if it is wearing off so quick?

**elsmooth** · 05-22-2012, 11:29 AM

I like it, personally. Very strong pepper, and although it's been a couple of months since I've worn it, IIRC I think I get a number of hours out of it. Definitely has a nice dry-down on me.

**maxman** · 05-22-2012, 11:49 AM

I have some and I like it.
The pepper is strong with this one.
I have no longevity issues. It's about standard for a designer brand on me.
I like the dry down.

I'd be happy to make a decant of my bottle (which I've had for a few years) for you to compare.
Shoot me a PM with your address if you are interested.

**KarlMaldensNose** · 05-23-2012, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by maxman

I'd be happy to make a decant of my bottle (which I've had for a few years) for you to compare.
Shoot me a PM with your address if you are interested.

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