Banana Republic Cordovan
Woody, green, leather, fresh spicy, aromatic.
Key Fragrance Notes:
Leafy Green Fig, Raw Nutmeg, Vintage Leather
Cordovan pairs leafy green fig with the dry warmth of nutmeg before a smooth leather accord gives the fragrance its darker center. The green opening keeps the leather from feeling overly dense, while the spice adds texture without turning the profile sweet. The result is a direct modern woody fragrance with a rugged leather edge and a crisp green lift.
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Key Notes
Leafy Green Fig, Raw Nutmeg, Vintage Leather
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid.
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Fragrant Nest
- Perfumer
- Jean-Marc Chaillan
- Release year
- 2007
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette
- Fragrance family
- Modern Woody
- Expected wear
- Moderate
- Projection
- Soft
- Strength
- Moderate
- Scent profile
- Woody, Green, Leather, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
Key notes: Leafy Green Fig, Raw Nutmeg, Vintage Leather
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, middle and base pyramid.
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Woody, Green, Leather, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic
Freshness provides lift while woody materials add dryness and structure, creating a balanced fresh-woody character.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Spring
- Best for
- Everyday, Casual, Evening
- Day / night
- Day, Night
- Mood
- Dry, Rugged, Refined
Warm amber and spice facets give Banana Republic Cordovan a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Soft projection and a 4–6 hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its dry, rugged, refined character suits everyday, casual, evening.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Banana Republic Cordovan is a dry modern woody Eau de Toilette built around leafy green fig, raw nutmeg, and a vintage-leather accord. The fig note gives the opening a green, slightly fruity freshness rather than a sweet jammy effect. Nutmeg adds a dry aromatic spice through the center and gives the fragrance more texture without making it hot or dense. Leather becomes the defining base note, bringing a rugged, worn-in character that contrasts with the greener opening. Released in 2007, Cordovan is compact and direct, using a short note list to move from fresh greenery into spice and leather. It should suit shoppers who want an accessible leather scent without smoke, oud, or heavy amber. The overall effect is dry, masculine-leaning, and casually refined.