Banana Republic of Women Essence
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is black currant leaf and osmanthus. The heart brings tuberose and orchid. On the skin it settles into caramel and vanilla. Overall it smells fruity and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
of Women Essence 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 of Women Essence
of Women Essence is made by Banana Republic.
of Women Essence longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Clandestine Angel Heart lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like caramel and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Clandestine Angel Heart has more depth.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clandestine Angel Heart spreads further.
Other Banana Republic perfumes
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Cypress Cedar, Neroli Woods and Midnight Hour unisex.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €14, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm and Clandestine Angel Heart.
The style of of Women Essence
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by gourmand and caramel. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and gourmand smells and notes like tuberose and caramel. Less obvious notes include litchi, rose and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.66 out of 5.
of Women Essence dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm (5 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (5 shared notes), Dossier Gourmand White Flowers (5 shared notes) and Zara Oriental (4 shared notes).
More questions
When did of Women Essence come out?
It came out in 2010.
Can men wear of Women Essence?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.