Banana Republic Jade
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly fruity and woody. Guava and litchi at the top, honeysuckle and pepper in the middle and ambrocenide and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Jade notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Banana Republic Jade
Banana Republic is the house behind Jade.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl.
Jade: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: summer, fall, winter and spring. If you need something for spring, Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl is a better fit.
Jade longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Simone Andreoli Leisure in Paradise unisex and Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like ambrocenide and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Banana Republic perfumes
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Cypress Cedar, Neroli Woods and Midnight Hour unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by woody and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and woody smells and notes like honeysuckle and ambrocenide. Less obvious notes include mango, praline and ginger. Perfume fans rate it 3.79 out of 5.
If you like Jade, try these
Similar picks to try: Simone Andreoli Leisure in Paradise unisex (5 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Ysl (4 shared notes), Penhaligon's Sartorial (4 shared notes) and AXE Anarchy For Him (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Jade project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did Jade come out?
It came out in 2006.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.