31 community ratings

W (1995)

Name: W (1995)
Brand: Banana Republic

1995WomenModern

6.5/ 10

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31 ratings

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Banana Republic W (1995) is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, honeysuckle and bergamot and moves into water lily and green notes; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The votes say daytime; the bottle to grab on your way to work.

How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

4.3 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

5.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Woody

What does W (1995) smell like?

The citrus brightness of mandarin orange and bergamot is softened by honeysuckle's light sweetness at the start. In the heart, water lily, green notes and lily of the valley come forward, giving a floral, aquatic and green feel. White musk, mahogany and amber settle underneath as a clean, lightly woody base.

Voters rate its longevity as moderate and its sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. Most voters pick it for work, leisure and daily wear, and a fair number for sport. It is rarely chosen for nights out or evenings.