Banana Republic Classic
Banana Republic (1995)

I bought it for the gym because of the ridiculous price. I was quite dissapointed because it smells so much like old-school laundry shop.
It has poor projection and sillage (it takes 15 sprays to get any result), and it is too heavy on laundry musk, which to me dominates the perfume.
But then a lady asked me what I was wearing because she liked it very much for its freshness and cleaniness. She actually told me I smelled as if I was just out of the bath, and that this was the perfect gym perfume. She actually wanted to buy it herself.
So, go figure...!

This is a very interesting citrus aromatic fragrance that oddly smells like bell peppers with citrus and a hint of salty seawater. That sounds like a strange mix but it ends up smelling pretty pleasant. The bell pepper note in this is very strong. Sillage is moderate while longevity is also moderate. The fragrance is unisex but leans slightly masculine due to its saltiness. Overall an interesting affordable fragrance that's a strong 'like' but not a love.

4/5

I feel like I keep getting ripped off with these citrus scents. Just like the others I've tried, it has horrible staying power and poor projection. You'd have to keep a small bottle with you and keep reapplying it every hour or so to keep it going.

The scent itself is pleasant. It's one of those clean scents that tells everybody you just got out of the shower. The clementine really sticks out. Unfortunately, and I'll say it again, it DOESN'T LAST. I would absolutely not recommend it.

This is effortless to wear, and distinctly fresh and clean smelling. I need never shower again!

One wears Banana Republic Classic with no expectations to break new ground or to floor anyone with a unique scent. This is a great daily work horse for people who are not necessarily into fragrance. Wear it to the office, wear it to an interview, wear it to church, wear it with a white button down and jeans. It's sharp at the start, citrusy crisp, mellows out and becomes a skin scent soon enough. I appreciate it for what it is - easy and uncomplicated with just enough character to not be dull. Come to think of it, it's a great complement to their clothing.

A soapy classic lemonade. Clean and woody/green in a light way.