bruno banani 2001 EDT

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Woman

by Thierry Wasser

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bruno banani Woman is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Thierry Wasser. Woman opens with Water Lily, Orange, and Ivy, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, Freesia, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. bruno banani's Woman carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Soft
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Woman Eau de Toilette 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
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.

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

  • 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

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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Where to buy

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