Monday Rose by Banana Republic
Brand: Banana Republic
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Scent overview
A modern watery rose by Christelle Laprade: bergamot, grapefruit and sweet lychee open onto a fluid rose heart, settling over velvety amber wood and fluffy musk.
Is Monday Rose worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, grapefruit and lychee, rose at the heart, then dries down to amberwood and musk.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 65, versatility 81, layerability 67 and value 65, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, summer and fall, for daytime and the office. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
Extrait de Parfum · Introduced 2024 · Women
Key accords: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lychee, Rose, Amberwood, Musk
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Grapefruit
- Lychee
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Amberwood
- Musk
Occasions: Daytime, Office, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Monday Rose by Banana Republic belongs to the floral fragrance family. A modern watery rose by Christelle Laprade: bergamot, grapefruit and sweet lychee open onto a fluid rose heart, settling over velvety amber wood and fluffy musk. Monday Rose opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Lychee. The heart brings Rose. It dries down to Amberwood and Musk.
How to wear Monday Rose
On skin, Monday Rose by Banana Republic has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for daytime, office, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is For Her by Narciso Rodriguez. Apply Monday Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift. Start with 2 sprays Monday Rose : 2 sprays For Her and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Monday Rose opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Lychee.
The heart brings Rose.
It dries down to Amberwood and Musk.
What to layer with Monday Rose
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk.
Order: Apply Monday Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Monday Rose : 2 sprays For Her
Vetiver by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, grapefruit, and musk.
Order: Apply Monday Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Vetiver on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Monday Rose : 2 sprays Vetiver
Shagya by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Shagya first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Monday Rose over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Monday Rose : 2 sprays Shagya
Himalaya by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, grapefruit, and musk.
Order: Apply Himalaya first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Monday Rose over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Monday Rose : 2 sprays Himalaya
Virgin Island Water by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Monday Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Virgin Island Water on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Monday Rose : 2 sprays Virgin Island Water
Pairings to approach with care
Spicebomb Extreme by Viktor & Rolf
Not Recommended · 30/99
Spicebomb Extreme has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Spicebomb Extreme brings a spicy contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Spicebomb Extreme first — its spicy depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Monday Rose over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Monday Rose : 1 spray Spicebomb Extreme
Smokin' Gun by Born To Stand Out
Not Recommended · 30/99
Smokin' Gun has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Smokin' Gun brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Smokin' Gun first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Monday Rose over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Monday Rose : 1 spray Smokin' Gun
Related fragrances and why
- For Her by Narciso RodriguezBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose and musk.
- Vetiver by Commodity — Both include bergamot, grapefruit, and musk.
- Shagya by Parfums de Marly — Both include bergamot and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Monday Rose?
Monday Rose opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Lychee. The heart brings Rose. It dries down to Amberwood and Musk.
How long does Monday Rose last, and how strong is it?
Monday Rose by Banana Republic has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Monday Rose?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits daytime, office, and date.
What layers well with Monday Rose?
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk. Apply Monday Rose first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift. Start with 2 sprays Monday Rose : 2 sprays For Her.
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