Bad
WoodyPrice$$ Mid-rangeAudienceMASCULINE
WoodySpicyFreshSweetSynthetic
About
Diesel Bad evokes brooding virility and a certain sense of erotic mystery. The inspiration for the fragrance clearly lies in the romanticised stereotype of a “bad boy": Rebellious. Irresistible. He's a black-leather-clad magnet, attracting anything and anyone that comes his way. You can look but don't touch. He's a wildfire. He burns.
Notes
Bergamot
Cardamom
Lavender
Patchouli
Tonka BeanThe noses
3 perfumers
Performance
How it wears
Longevity5.7 / 10
Sillage6.3 / 10
Projection6.1 / 10
Value6.5 / 10
Seasons
Spring
Summer
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Winter
Day63%
Night65%
Reviews
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Frequently asked
What does Bad by Diesel smell like?+
Bad by Diesel features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Lavender at the top, Sage, Orris Root, and Salty Notes at the heart, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco in the base. The overall character is woody, spicy, fresh.
What are the notes in Bad?+
Top notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender, and Violet Leaf. Heart notes: Sage, Orris Root, Salty Notes, and Caviar. Base notes: Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Tobacco, and Ambroxan.
Is Bad for men or women?+
Bad by Diesel is designed for men.
Who created Bad?+
Bad was created by Iff (International Flavors & Fragrances), Carlos Benaïm, and Anne Flipo for Diesel.
When was Bad released?+
Bad by Diesel was launched in 2016 as a Eau de Toilette.
What fragrances are similar to Bad?+
Fragrances similar to Bad include Joop! Homme Ice by Joop!, Open by Roger & Gallet, Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana, Isola Sol by Roja Parfums, based on shared notes and scent profile.