Banana Republic 2007 EDP

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Malachite

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Banana Republic Malachite is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007. Malachite opens with Pepper and Mango, settles into a heart of Water Hyacinth and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Banana Republic's Malachite carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Malachite is a seriously divisive scent. Some reckon it's a unique and calming clean floral, while others find it sharp, masculine and borderline medicinal. Definitely not one for a blind buy.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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Malachite Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mango50%
Pepper50%
Heartas listed
Peony50%
Water Hyacinth50%
Baseas listed
Musk33%
Sandalwood33%
Vanilla33%

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle profile makes it highly suitable for office or casual wear, despite some finding it a little sharp for close encounters. The lack of strong projection and often limited longevity mean it's unlikely to overwhelm in more formal or intimate settings.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Malachite opens with a fresh, green burst of water hyacinth, often leaning into a clean, soapy accord, sometimes with a peppery kick. As it settles, hints of tropical mango and delicate peony emerge, grounded by an earthy sandalwood and soft vanilla musk, creating a blend that's both floral and subtly woody.

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