Banana Republic 2022 EDP

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Midnight Hour

by Christelle Laprade

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Banana Republic Midnight Hour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christelle Laprade. Midnight Hour opens with Green Notes, Ginger, and Mango, settles into a heart of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Star Anise, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Leather. Banana Republic's Midnight Hour carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a budget-friendly Aventus-inspired scent with a luscious mango twist. It's fantastic for the price, but be prepared to overspray to get any real longevity. Don't expect niche performance, but do expect compliments.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Edgy
  • Fresh
  • Gourmand
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Midnight Hour Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mango35%
Green Notes33%
Ginger32%
Heartas listed
Pink Pepper33%
Star Anise26%
Geranium23%
Hedione18%
Baseas listed
Leather100%

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 Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, fruity, and spicy profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and sports, while its moderate sillage and poor longevity mean it will not be overpowering in an office setting. The mango and fresh accords make it less suited for formal events.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Midnight Hour opens with a burst of juicy mango, brightened by green notes and a kick of ginger, giving it a fresh, tropical verve. As it settles, spicy pink pepper and star anise add a subtle warmth before morphing into a soft, musky leather base. It’s got that familiar fruity-freshness but with a unique, exotic flair.

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