Banana Republic 2014 EDT

M £ Favourite

Modern Man

by Ellen Molner , Irina Burlakova

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Banana Republic Modern Man is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Ellen Molner and Irina Burlakova. Modern Man opens with Grapefruit, Juniper, Seaweed, and Rain, settles into a heart of Cyclamen and Tamarind, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Birch. Banana Republic's Modern Man carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Modern Man is a clean, inoffensive crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight in scent profile for its budget price. Just don't expect it to last longer than a few hours.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Masculine
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Modern Man Eau de Toilette 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive scent profile and low projection make it perfect for office, casual, and gym wear where you don't want to overwhelm. The poor longevity means it's less ideal for long formal events or dates unless you plan to reapply.

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

  • 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

A fresh, clean fragrance that opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit and green juniper, softened by a unique watery and seaweed accord. The heart introduces a subtle floral cyclamen with a hint of spicy tamarind. It dries down to a musky, earthy base of vetiver and patchouli, with a smoky whisper of birch and incense.

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Where to buy

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