Banana Republic 2014 EDP

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Modern Woman

by Jérôme Epinette

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Banana Republic Modern Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Jérôme Epinette. Modern Woman opens with Water Lily, Bergamot, Apple, and Peach, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Banana Republic's Modern Woman carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive floral-fruity scent. Some call it an "offensively inoffensive" clean skin scent, others find it a bit too synthetic or boring. It’s certainly a chameleon; some even say it pulls masculine on them.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Modern Woman 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, inoffensive nature and moderate sillage make it ideal for the office and casual wear. It's too subdued for formal events and lacks the seductive punch for a date, though its fresh quality suits sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Modern Woman opens with a crisp, aqueous freshness of water lily and bergamot, brightened by juicy apple and sweet peach. The heart unfolds into a classic bouquet of soft rose and jasmine, with the green, slightly peppery cyclamen adding an edge. A clean musk anchors the base, joined by warm amber, earthy patchouli, and a hint of creamy vanilla, creating a light yet lasting trail.

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