Marc Jacobs Bang

Notes, performance and price

Marc Jacobs Bang is a masculine woody, soft spicy, aromatic and earthy fragrance, released in 2010.

It opens with Pink Pepper and Pepperwood™, a heart of Woodsy Notes, and dries down to Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin and oak moss.

On skin it lasts around 5 hours, projects 6/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

Marc Jacobs Bang is a cheaper alternative to

• Hermès Hermessence Poivre Samarcande — see its dupes
• Comme des Garcons Blackpepper — see its dupes

Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Marc Jacobs Bang.

• Bentley Infinite Rush

  Evokes the heavy peppercorn character of Marc Jacobs Bang, leaning into a slightly more aromatic and bracing profile.

• Alfred Dunhill Desire Black
• Zara WO/02 Wood Street
• Azzaro Visit For Men
• Zara A Night Fragrance

Frequently asked questions about Marc Jacobs Bang

What does Marc Jacobs Bang smell like?

Marc Jacobs Bang is a masculine woody, soft spicy, aromatic and earthy fragrance, released in 2010. It opens with Pink Pepper and Pepperwood™, a heart of Woodsy Notes, and dries down to Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin and oak moss.

How long does Marc Jacobs Bang last?

On skin, Marc Jacobs Bang lasts around 5 hours on skin, projects 6/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Marc Jacobs Bang?

The closest alternative to Marc Jacobs Bang is Bentley Infinite Rush with an estimated similarity of 80%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Marc Jacobs Bang dupe is cheapest?

Zara WO/02 Wood Street, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Marc Jacobs Bang.

Which Marc Jacobs Bang dupe lasts longest?

Zara WO/02 Wood Street, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Marc Jacobs Bang.

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