A SEDUCER OF LIFE

Attractive. Charismatic. Irresistibly authentic.
From internationally-acclaimed actor to photographer, film director, and fashion designer. Antonio Banderas has succeeded in winning over the heart of Hollywood and the rest of the world with his unrivaled passion.

The multi-faceted artist from Malaga is a king of seduction, always ready for “Lights, camera, ACTION!”

But have you ever wondered what Antonio Banderas is like behind the scenes?

Find out!

THE ESSENCE OF SEDUCTION

A fragrance has the power to awaken the senses, transport you to the aromas of home, remind you of an ocean breeze, reveal a tempting secret, turn you into a master of seduction...

...or reveal the “Diavolo” we all have within.

“My relationship with fragrances has been lifelong. It’s part of who I am and, over the years, has become a true passion.

A journey full of aromas and seduction that I invite you to discover.”

Antonio tells you

My story with perfumes

1997

This is the beginning of the story: the collaboration agreement between Antonio Puig, S.A. and Antonio Banderas who, the very same year, stars in Evita (Alan Parker) alongside Madonna, a role for which he is nominated at the Golden Globes, the first Spanish actor to achieve this milestone.

1998

After putting on The Mask of Zorro (Martin Campbell), our international seducer launched his most iconic fragrance in Spain: DIAVOLO for Men.

1999

Antonio Banderas accepts a new challenge of directing the film Crazy in Alabama, starring Melanie Griffith. He also stars in The 13th Warrior (John McTiernan) and The White River Kid (Arne Glimcher).

2000

The Malaga native continues his successful Hollywood career by starring in Play It To The Bone (Ron Shelton), in which he shares the screen with Woody Harrelson and Lucy Liu.

2001

Antonio Banderas pays tribute to the land and sea of his home with the Spanish launch of his third fragrance: MEDITERRÁNEO. But he doesn't forget about film, and also stars in the comedy Spy Kids (Robert Rodríguez), The Body (Jonas McCord), and Original Sin (Michael Cristofer).

2002

The success of MEDITERRÁNEO is undeniable: it wins three FiFi Awards in Spain for Best Fragrance, Best Packaging, and Best Media Campaign. This year, Antonio stars in the film Femme Fatale (Brian de Palma) and the biopic Frida (Julie Taymor), featuring Mexican actress and Banderas’ personal friend, Salma Hayek.

2003

Antonio introduces his more passionate, Latin side with the Spanish launch of his third men’s fragrance: SPIRIT. Never fearing new challenges, he decides to show off his musical talent and singing skills while starring in the musical Nine on Broadway.

2004

SPIRIT for Men wins the FiFi Award in Spain for Best Fragrance and breaks new ground with an international launch in the USA. This year, the iconic Puss in Boots from Shrek 2 (Andrew Adamson) is also born, to which Antonio Banderas lends his voice.

2005

It’s now time for Antonio’s second women’s fragrance with the international launch of SPIRIT for Women. In Spain, ANTONIO is launched, the fourth fragrance for men. While Banderas earns his star on the legendary Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, our star fragrance, SPIRIT for Men, wins the FiFi Award in the US for Best Fragrance and Best Packaging.

2006

After the US launch of ANTONIO, international success follows for Antonio Banderas fragrances. SPIRIT for Women wins the FiFi Award in Spain and the US for Best Fragrance and ANTONIO wins the FiFi Award in Spain for Best Men’s Fragrance, Best Packaging, and Best Media Campaign. Banderas once again finds himself behind the camera, directing the film Summer Rain, and also stars in Take the Lead (Liz Friedlander).

2007

Seduction takes on the essence of the sea with the launch of BLUE SEDUCTION for Men in Spain and the US. In theaters, Antonio’s most entertaining character, Puss In Boots, returns in Shrek 3 (Andrew Adamson).

2008

His third women’s fragrance, BLUE SEDUCTION for Women, launches worldwide. The Spanish actor stars alongside Liam Neeson and Laura Linney in the film The Other Man (Richard Eyre), and alongside Meg Ryan in My Mom’s New Boyfriend (George Gallo).

2010

The secret of seduction is revealed with the launch of the men’s fragrance THE SECRET. In theaters, he stars in his first Woody Allen film, You will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, winning the ALMA Award for Best Actor. He also ventures into photography with his first exhibition, “Secrets on Black.”

2011

An immediate and forbidden attraction is revealed with the international launch of the perfume THE GOLDEN SECRET. After almost 20 years, Antonio Banderas teams up with Pedro Almodóvar once again in The Skin I Live In, a thriller in which he stars alongside Elena Anaya.

2012

The modern, seductive woman reveals her secret with the launch of the women’s fragrance HER SECRET. Puss In Boots returns to theaters without Shrek to tell his own story in Puss In Boots (Chris Miller).

2013

Paz Vega is tasked with demonstrating how to seduce alongside Antonio Banderas for the international launch of the women’s fragrance HER GOLDEN SECRET. The Malaga-born actor presents his second photo project, Women in Gold.

2014

With the launch of the fragrance KING OF SEDUCTION, becoming irresistible and seductive has never been easier. Banderas also returns to action films with a leading role in The Expendables 3 (Patrick Hughes).

2015

The launch of the fragrance KING OF SEDUCTION ABSOLUTE introduces us to a bold, sophisticated essence for men. In theaters, the Malaga-native stars in The 33 (Patricia Riggen) together with Juliette Binoche, James Brolin, and Spanish actor Mario Casas.

2016

A king is nothing without his queen, and the successful international launch of QUEEN OF SEDUCTION introduces the ultimate seductive fragrance for women. The multi-faceted artist embarks on a new and exciting challenge with the launch of his clothing brand Antonio Banderas Design.

2017

Olga Kurylenko is Antonio’s SECRET TEMPTATION in a new launch of men’s and women’s fragrances. This year, the actor also becomes a bodyguard in the feature film Security (Alain Desrochers) alongside Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley.

2018

Antonio gets dressed to the nines for the 20th anniversary of his first creation: Diavolo. Almost an entire lifetime dedicated to seducing with the art of perfumery. 20 years of partnership between Antonio and Puig. In his own words: “When I speak with Puig about my experiences (...), the perfumers use those emotions and feelings to give shape to a fragrance that reflects my personality.”

2018

Antonio reveals his more daring and adventurous side with his new fragrance, Power of Seduction: a defiant, fresh, and young-spirited scent.