Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Bandit

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,570 ratings analysed

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,789 GreenAromatic

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32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Bandit

Robert Piguet

4.392,560 votes

Rank #1,039 AromaticAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bandit takes 4 of 4 categories.

Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Bandit
Choose it for a aromatic and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Epic0/4

Bandit4/4

Ratings & consensus: Bandit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bandit
Sillage & projection: Bandit
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bandit

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EpicAmerican Eagle

BanditRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

4.39/ 5 · 2,560 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBanditRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

2,553 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBandit

SillageBandit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

animalic92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

Top

AldehydesGalbanumArtemisiaBergamotNeroliGardeniaYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

CarnationJasmineViolet RootTuberoseRose

Base

OakmossLeatherCivetVetiverPatchouliMyrrhMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Galbanum and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men17

Unisex63

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,039

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerBanditHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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Bandit by Robert Piguet is a historic leather chypre that challenges expectations. It opens with bracing galbanum and aldehydes before settling into an intense base of leather, oakmoss, and animalic musk. This is a bold, uncompromising scent for those who prefer dark, earthy, and green compositions over modern sweetne…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Epic or Bandit?

Bandit takes 4 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Bandit is rated 4.39/5 from 2,560 votes. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Bandit for a aromatic and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Bandit?

Bandit lasts longest (Bandit 75/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Bandit?

Bandit projects furthest (Bandit 68/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Bandit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Epic or Bandit better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Bandit?

Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk. Bandit has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Violet Root and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Civet and Vetiver.