bruno banani 2001 Edp

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Woman

by Thierry Wasser

bruno banani Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001, created by Thierry Wasser. The fragrance opens with Ivy, Water Lily, and Orange, settles into a heart of Lily Of The Valley, Peach, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Woman: Favourite

Bruno Banani Woman polarises opinions like few others. It's either a nostalgic, affordable gem reminiscent of Gucci Rush, or a cheap, headache-inducing scrubber. There's no middle ground with this one, so approach with caution.
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  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Soft
Woman Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 27%
Fruity 15%
Green 13%
Sweet 29%
Warm 5%
Woody 1%
Earthy 1%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 25%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Floral
100%
Fresh
74%
Green
62%
Fruity
61%
Powdery
60%

Notes

Top Notes

Water Lily 38% Ivy 33% Orange 29%

Heart Notes

Peach 42% Freesia 37% Lily Of The Valley 21%

Base Notes

Musk 55% Vanilla 45%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its strong projection and musky base, as noted in many reviews, make it less ideal for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its fresh and playful character, with some describing it as a good gym scent, suits casual and daytime wear well, offering versatility for less constrained environments.

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Opening with a watery, slightly green burst of ivy and water lily, Woman then softens into a heart of sweet peach and blooming freesia. A gentle, clean musk emerges in the dry-down, underscored by a subtle hint of vanilla, creating a soft, warm base that can be both inviting and, for some, a touch too much. It swings between fresh floral and a more defined fruity-musk profile.

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