Midnight Hour by Banana Republic
Brand: Banana Republic
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A fruity leather chypre from the Collezione Riservata line by Christelle Laprade: mango skin and ginger over pink pepper and geranium, drying down to dark patchouli, leather and musk.
Is Midnight Hour worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mango and ginger, pink pepper and geranium at the heart, then dries down to patchouli and leather.
Scent Score: 50/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 43, versatility 81, layerability 33 and value 43, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Unisex
Key accords: Mango, Ginger, Pink Pepper, Geranium, Patchouli, Leather
Top Notes
- Mango
- Ginger
Heart Notes
- Pink Pepper
- Geranium
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Midnight Hour by Banana Republic belongs to the chypre fragrance family. A fruity leather chypre from the Collezione Riservata line by Christelle Laprade: mango skin and ginger over pink pepper and geranium, drying down to dark patchouli, leather and musk. Midnight Hour opens with Mango and Ginger. The heart brings Pink Pepper and Geranium. It dries down to Patchouli, Leather, and Musk.
How to wear Midnight Hour
On skin, Midnight Hour by Banana Republic has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, date, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Love Shot by Ex Nihilo. Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Love Shot on top for chypre lift. Start with 2 sprays Midnight Hour : 2 sprays Love Shot and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Midnight Hour opens with Mango and Ginger.
The heart brings Pink Pepper and Geranium.
It dries down to Patchouli, Leather, and Musk.
What to layer with Midnight Hour
Love Shot by Ex Nihilo
Strong Match · 82/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share pink pepper, patchouli, and leather.
Order: Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Love Shot on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Midnight Hour : 2 sprays Love Shot
Memoir Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share pink pepper, leather, and musk.
Order: Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Memoir Woman on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Midnight Hour : 2 sprays Memoir Woman
Brutus by Orto Parisi
Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share geranium, patchouli, and musk.
Order: Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brutus on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Midnight Hour : 1 spray Brutus
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share patchouli, leather, and musk.
Order: Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Midnight Hour : 1 spray Diaghilev
Club de Nuit Woman by Armaf
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Good With Adjustments · 79/99
Both are chypre fragrances, and they share geranium, patchouli, and musk.
Order: Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Club de Nuit Woman on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Midnight Hour : 2 sprays Club de Nuit Woman
Pairings to approach with care
Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules
Not Recommended · 31/99
Midnight Hour has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Molecule 01 brings a woody contrast to this chypre scent.
Order: Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Molecule 01 on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Midnight Hour : 2 sprays Molecule 01
Replica Lazy Sunday Morning by Maison Margiela
Not Recommended · 34/99
Midnight Hour has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Replica Lazy Sunday Morning brings a floral contrast to this chypre scent, and they share patchouli.
Order: Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Replica Lazy Sunday Morning on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Midnight Hour : 2 sprays Replica Lazy Sunday Morning
Related fragrances and why
- Love Shot by Ex Nihilo — Both include pink pepper, patchouli, and leather.
- Memoir Woman by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include pink pepper, leather, and musk.
- Brutus by Orto Parisi — Both include geranium, patchouli, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Midnight Hour?
Midnight Hour opens with Mango and Ginger. The heart brings Pink Pepper and Geranium. It dries down to Patchouli, Leather, and Musk.
How long does Midnight Hour last, and how strong is it?
Midnight Hour by Banana Republic has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Midnight Hour?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, date, and casual.
What layers well with Midnight Hour?
Love Shot by Ex Nihilo is its strongest match (82% compatibility). Both are chypre fragrances, and they share pink pepper, patchouli, and leather. Apply Midnight Hour first as your base layer. Its chypre character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Love Shot on top for chypre lift. Start with 2 sprays Midnight Hour : 2 sprays Love Shot.
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