Banana Republic 2009 EDP

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Republic of Women

by Harry Frémont

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Banana Republic Republic of Women is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Harry Frémont. Republic of Women opens with Bergamot, Osmanthus, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Banana Republic's Republic of Women carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This unassuming floral musk is a quiet charmer, blending sophistication with office-friendly appeal. While some find it a bit generic, many discover a comforting, elegant scent that's far more than its high street origins suggest.
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  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Republic of Women 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 Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean and subtle floral musk character, make it an ideal choice for the office and casual wear. While elegant enough for a date, it might be too understated for very formal events or high-energy 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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 bright, juicy burst of litchi and a subtle sparkle of bergamot, Republic of Women quickly unfurls into a delicate bouquet. Rose, jasmine, and peony intertwine, creating a soft, feminine heart that's neither overwhelming nor sharp. The dry down settles into a warm, clean musk, underpinned by gentle woody notes, providing a refined and grounded finish.

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