The smell in short
It smells mostly floral and tropical. Water hyacinth at the top, hyacinth and peony in the middle and musk and pepper at the base.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Malachite 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
A closer look at Banana Republic Malachite EDP
Banana Republic is the house behind Malachite EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like Malachite
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by tropical and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and tropical smells and notes like hyacinth and musk. Less obvious notes include water hyacinth and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.79 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Bond No. 9 West Side spreads further.
Malachite price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €29. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Gucci Envy Me and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio.
Other Banana Republic perfumes
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Cypress Cedar, Neroli Woods and Midnight Hour unisex.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Bond No. 9 West Side lasts longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Banana Republic Malachite Special Edition lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like musk and pepper are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2011.
Perfumes that smell like Malachite
Similar picks to try: Gucci Envy Me (5 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio (4 shared notes), Bond No. 9 West Side (7 shared notes) and Bvlgari Rose Goldea (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Malachite come out?
It came out in 2007.
Can men wear Malachite?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.