Banana Republic 2019 EDP

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Peony & Peppercorn

by Vincent Kuczinski

Composed by Mane

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Banana Republic Peony & Peppercorn is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Vincent Kuczinski. Peony & Peppercorn opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Peony, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood and Musk. Banana Republic's Peony & Peppercorn carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This clean, fresh floral is a crowd-pleaser for those who love peony and rose, delivering a gentle, inoffensive scent that's perfect for everyday wear. While some find it a bit basic, its soft character and surprising longevity for a light floral make it a solid choice, especially at its often-discounted price point.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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Peony & Peppercorn Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper51%
Bergamot49%
Heartas listed
Peony44%
Rose33%
Plum23%
Baseas listed
Musk58%
Cashmere Wood42%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and inoffensive floral profile make it excellent for office and casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While suitable for a daytime date, its lack of bold projection and simple elegance might be too understated for very formal evening 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Opening with a subtle fizz of bergamot and a whisper of pink pepper, this fragrance quickly blossoms into a soft, dewy heart of pink peony and classic rose, kissed with a hint of sweet plum. It settles into a comforting, clean base of cashmere wood and a fluffy, ethereal musk, creating a serene floral aura that feels both fresh and tender.

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