Banana Republic 2018 EDP

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Cypress Cedar

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Banana Republic Cypress Cedar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Cypress Cedar opens with Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, and Mint, settles into a heart of Rhubarb, Cedar, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Cypress. Banana Republic's Cypress Cedar carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A budget-friendly take on the classic Terre d'Hermes DNA, this woody-spicy number is a crowd-pleaser. While not a beast in performance, its fresh, refined character makes it an easy daily reach for many.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Relaxed
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Cypress Cedar Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent 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.

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Performance & Mood

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 Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and clean woody profile, make it ideal for office and casual wear without being overpowering. While some find it suitable for dates, its more relaxed character limits its formal appeal.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

About

Cypress Cedar opens with a zesty, bitter orange and a subtle kick of pink pepper and mint, offering an uplifting freshness. As it settles, the heart reveals a sophisticated blend of dry cedar and a tangy rhubarb note, with a hint of black pepper adding a touch of spice. The journey culminates in a smooth, earthy base of vetiver, moss, and cypress, softened by a clean musk and a touch of patchouli, creating a natural, well-rounded woody aroma.

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