Banana Republic 2025 EDT

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Sandalwood & Musk

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Banana Republic Sandalwood & Musk is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025. Sandalwood & Musk opens with Bergamot, Iris, and Lilac, settles into a heart of Musk and Amber, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Banana Republic's Sandalwood & Musk carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't the woody, masculine scent you might expect. It's a powdery floral musk, divisive but potentially a budget beast for winter, if your skin plays nice.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Bold
  • Masculine
  • Soft
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Sandalwood & Musk Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris41%
Lilac39%
Bergamot20%
Heartas listed
Musk58%
Amber42%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood58%
Cedar42%

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
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and sillage as reported by some make it unsuitable for an office setting. This leans towards cooler weather due to its warmth, making it good for dates or casual outings but less so for formal events where subtlety is key.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with a bright citrus kick from bergamot, quickly joined by the powdery elegance of orris and the charming sweetness of lilac. The heart is dominated by a strong, sometimes dirty, musk and a touch of warm amber. The base attempts to ground it with cedar, but for many, the promised sandalwood is a no-show, leaving a lingering, fluffy musk with vintage floral vibes.

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