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Banana Republic 2006 EDT

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Alabaster

by Honorine Blanc

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Banana Republic Alabaster is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Honorine Blanc. Alabaster opens with Lotus, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk. Banana Republic's Alabaster carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Alabaster is a frustrating perfume. For some, it's a classy, delicate floral, simple and pleasingly aquatic. For others, it's a weak, synthetic mess that smells like cheap magazine samples or worse, rotting flowers. It's a proper 'try before you buy' situation.
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
Alabaster Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Floral
100%
Musky
78%
Rose
70%
Aquatic
66%
Ozonic
59%
Powdery
54%

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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its often-cited light projection and clean, inoffensive floral-musk profile make it a safe office choice, but its frequent lack of longevity means it might underperform for longer events. Many reviews praise it as a 'great everyday frag' or 'daytime scent', perfectly suiting casual wear.

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About

Imagine a clear pool dotted with dewy lotus petals, their fresh aquatic sweetness rising on the breeze. This crisp opening soon softens into the tender, clean aroma of wild rose, light and almost ethereal. The base is a gentle, 'laundry-like' musk, providing a subtle, comforting skin scent that often struggles to project beyond a delicate whisper.