Banana Republic 2017 EDP

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17 Oud Mosaic

by Claude Dir

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Banana Republic 17 Oud Mosaic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Claude Dir. 17 Oud Mosaic opens with Pepper, Cardamom, and Plum, and settles into a heart of Rose, Saffron, and Labdanum. Banana Republic's 17 Oud Mosaic carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This oud-rose is a deeply polarising one. Some call it an affordable niche-quality gem, while others are put off by its challenging scent profile of barnyard oud. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you're into an animalic, dark rose, this might surprise you.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Powdery
  • Energetic
  • Warm
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17 Oud Mosaic Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

Notes

Top

PlumPlumCardamomCardamomPepperPepper

Heart

RoseRoseSaffronSaffronLabdanumLabdanum

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The strong, animalic oud and rose accords make this scent too bold for most office environments, but it can be a statement piece for formal events or a captivating choice for a date night. Its challenging nature makes it less suitable for casual wear or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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About

Imagine a rich tapestry of darkly spiced plum and cardamom, quickly giving way to a prominent rose heart. Labdanum weaves in a resinous depth, while an animalic oud accord takes centre stage, asserting itself with a distinct, almost skanky presence. It dries down to a musky amber, still retaining that potent oud-rose character.

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