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Banana Republic

M for Men (EDT)

1995

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Versions Timeline

1995

M for Men (Original Release)

Price Range
$14 – $23

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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"M for Men is a fresh citrus-aromatic fragrance launched by Banana Republic in 1995. Its opening combines bright lime and bergamot with green leaves for a crisp, clean impression. Lavender, sage, and violet leaf form an airy herbal heart with a gently floral character. The drydown becomes softer and warmer through tonka bean, sandalwood, and musk. Overall, the fragrance has a simple, elegant, easy-to-wear character rather than a dense or highly dramatic profile. It represents the classic fresh woody style associated with approachable masculine fragrances of the 1990s."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Windy

Moods

Fresh
Elegant
Calm
Confident
Sophisticated

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Casual
Meeting
Travel

Fun Facts

M was part of Banana Republic's original M/W fragrance pairing.

The fragrance was later revisited during Banana Republic's 2013 New Classic relaunch.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusGreenFreshFloralWoodyPowderySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

lime
bergamot
green leaves
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

lavender
sage
violet leaf
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

tonka bean
sandalwood
musk

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“M for Men is generally experienced as a light, clean, and uncomplicated citrus-aromatic fragrance. Its green opening feels crisp and refreshing, while the lavender and sage heart give it a restrained classic character. The sandalwood, tonka bean, and musk drydown is soft, smooth, and gently warm. It is best suited to wearers seeking an understated vintage-style scent for everyday use rather than a powerful or highly distinctive statement fragrance.”

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