78 Vintage Green

This is the all star of Banana Republic's "Icon" collection. Fragrance reviewers who have tried the collection often list this as one of the best in the line, and for good reason. It is just such a fresh, uplifting, clean fragrance with juicy and fruity nuances. I absolutely love the scent, I love the opening when I first spray it on, I love catching whiffs of it as it dries down. And despite being identified with the oldest year of all the Icon fragrances, to me it doesn't smell old at all (if anything, the one with the newest year, 17 Oud Mosaic, smells the oldest). It smells modern and fresh but does so without resorting to being an aquatic "blue" fragrance. It also smells really natural to me, not artificial or chemical in any way. Out of the Banana Republic fragrances I have, it's at least in the top 3, the other two being 17 Oud Mosaic and Tobacco & Tonka Bean. For me this is going to be a spring an summertime essential, very worthy of being a signature scent. The one caveat is that its performance isn't the greatest. I wouldn't say it has poor performance, but moderate at best. If you spray at the start of your day it will probably have faded by mid day. Edit: This is the kind of scent that comes alive if you're being active, raising your body temperature, working up a sweat. I have a very physical job that involves moving heavy objects, and this is uplifting and energizing and, I think, appealing to people around me. I can apply this at the start of my day and it's going strong well into the day as long as I'm being active. Like all the Banana Republic frags, it's a good value at its regular price, but an absolute steal if you can find it at half price at rack stores. Now I will say this was a bit harder for me to find at rack stores, a bit rarer. I would find Neroli Woods, Linen Vetiver, or 17 Oud Mosaic all the time, but it took several months before I found one of these on the shelf. Still, I did find it there, so I would encourage keeping an eye out for it. One thing to note, do NOT buy this or any other Banana Republic frag from the website So Avant-garde. They often promote these frags with YT reviewers, but they jack the price up on their website to twice the regular retail price! At that price it ceases to be a good value and your money is better spent on nicer frags. If you can't find it at rack stores, order it from online discounters, or just go to an actual Banana Republic outlet store and pick it up there ( my local BR did have Vintage Green in stock, albeit in a different, cheaper bottle than you would find at rack stores). It's worth buying it that way, for sure, just don't waste your money paying double for it.

Warm light streams through the broad leaves and dappled canopy of the forest as you take a quick shelter from a passing shower. The gold and green light that flows from above moves and shifts like the continuous pattern of breath. This was not the sort of shower that soaks the land and leaves the ground a sodden mess; the kind that carves little woodland rivers and makes every step treacherous and slippery. No, this is the sort of shower that clears the dust from the leaves and delivers a quiet hope to a glade that hasn't seen hope for more than a moon. The kind that lets the whole greenwood close its eyes and exhale. A playful and confident smile starting to play just at the corners of its mouth. The quietus of hope. Of relief. Of promise. The scent it brings is bright and green, like cut grass with the mineral tinge of water that was collected from parts unknown and delivered here. Now. To you. A gift from heaven. Is that the scent from high clear mountain water or the effervescent spray from salty sea? Impossible to tell for sure and impossible not to to dream. The rain fresh scent mingles ever so subtly with the soft piquant leaves of the forest fig and the honey-vibrant sweetness from a nearby magnolia; the majestic tree out of sight but betrayed by the breeze. You sit there at the base of the tree surrounded by the hum and life of the wood itself. The cacophonous chorus of the insects and the high trill warbles and tweets of flitting birds in search of lunch and mate. Perhaps not in that order! The scurrying of squirrels and the rustling branches remind you that life should be playful and fearless. Fleeting. Sound and scent weave together like warp and weft into a tapestry that is soft and cloudy, crisp and clear. The light smell of jasmine and native grasses. The sweet scent of sweat and earth. Vintage Green is the memory you didn't know you had forgotten. Mineral. Vegetal. Vital. Zen.

Review - Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green What does it smell like? A blooming bright day of early summers. Why should you buy it? It's a modern day freshie. If you're tired of your Versace Pour Homme's and Dior Homme Cologne's as your summer freshies then this is a modern and unique juice to consider. TOP - Its one of the juiciest top note in a perfume that I've ever smellest. Bergamot and Orange. It's so refreshing and juicy that makes me thirsty. Another thing here is the quality and authenticity of the notes which are as natural as they get. Mid - The top fades quickly. Lasts maximum of 3 minutes at best and then the most prized note of this perfume,Fig comes to play alongside Cedar backed by slight bit of Vetiver, just a touch of it which provides depth. Mid is green,thanks to the beautiful fig note and Tea and it's refreshingly woody. Drydown - Most of the perfumes tell their tale in the heart of the perfumes. Whatever speciality they're packing. This one however creates it's magic at the end. It gets muskier. The jasmine kicks in ever so slightly giving it a little bit of powderyness. Fig by now is sweet and tea maintains the freshness of the composition. It's at this stage that this perfume gets different from your everyday freshie. It gets more sophisticated and more classy making it appropriate for night time wear as well as daytime wear,if you choose to do that. PERFORMANCE - 5-6 Hours on skin (Comes and goes. You think it's gone but after a few moments you move and a wave of sophisticates freshness hits your nose. Good projection for first hour or so. Projects quite well when the body heats up a little. I've received wafts of this after 7-8 hours of applying at times. USAGE - Totally Unisex. The classiness of the drydown makes it possible to wear this it during summer as well as spring,both days and nights, unlike other freshies which you can pull off only during daytime.

----Edit---- So, I've realized that 78 Vintage Green is EXTREMELY easy to go "Nose Blind" to. I'd spray a good amount on my neck and shoulders, then I just couldnt smell it at all after about an hour or even less sometimes. Although I freakin' love, love, LOVE this fragrance, I'd always feel let down by the poor performance so I'd slowed down on wearing it unless I had an arrand to run or something. Well, since I refused to give up on this gorgeous scent, I'd tested it a few times by spraying it only on my hands with about 2 spritzes each and would NOT put my hand up to my nose to smell it (Very hard for me) lol! Anyhow, I'd noticed that the scent just kept projecting and hitting my nose for a pretty good amount of time (4 to 5 hours with soft/medium projection, also it lasts FOR DAYS on clothes. Now, YES! I find it annoying when I can't smell my fragrance as I wear them, so Im now spraying it further away from my face so as to not go as anosmic to it. This is a BEAUTIFUL, unisex fragrance, sorta unique and just so very appealing! Its sorta crazy that this fragrance can be found for only $19.99 at rack stores bc it smells of quality ingredkemts and "expensive" Also, this is NOT a "Vintage or "Classic" dna, it's very modern and that "Fig and Tea" combo is really wonderful and the Magnolia and soft musk make tnis a more "unisex" scent, so If ya come accross 78 Vintage Green and like fresh, clean, green fragrances, do yourself a favor and pick it up! Ya wont be dissapointed 😌. Even if you can't find it for $19.99, it's absolutely worth the $30 to $35 it can ususally be found for at discounters. 8 outta 10 fragrance which would been a 10 with even stronger performance. Its a LOVE FOR ME! Thanks to whomever took the time to read my thoughts on this fantastic frag!😉

Green freshness in a bottle! 78 Vintage Green, which sounds like the name Tolkien would have given to a particularly good pipe-weed in the Lord of the Rings, opens with a very uplifting, fresh and green spicy bergamot - I smell vetiver straight away, slightly bitter and slightly peppery. I get some lemon iced tea vibes as the scent progresses; the tea note is light and airy, and maintains the freshness of the opening - actually I find quite amazing how long the bergamot remains detectable throughout the mid and almost into the base notes. I honestly don't get any fruity/creamy fig note but I'm not familiar with the smell of crushed fig leaves, so that might be what it gives the distinct greenness. The floral side, which is clearly there, just add a touch of sweetness that counterbalances the tartness of the bergamot and the bitterness of the vetiver+tea combo. I only get some clean linen type of musk in the very long run, when the uplifting qualities of the fragrance are no longer there, but at that point the scent has already faded from my skin; other than that, this scent is very linear, which is a plus given how good it smells. It projects quite well for 3/4 hours, and last a few more hours before disappearing. If sprayed on clothes, the green side of the scent will stay on for hours more. A total mood enhancer. 78 Vintage Green is an excellent freshie for tropical and sub-tropical weather, where the humidity will keep the skin moist and help projects that delicate, refreshing and soothing tea/bergamot note; I'm not sure it would have the same effect in very dry, hot desert climate. Office safe, incredibly well suited for a walk in hot humid weather, and a steal at discounters' rate. Instant love. My bottle batch is 19171RB, from 2019.

This really is such a beautiful "unisex" green fragrance! Vintage Green 78 just smell like an up-scale, quality, almost niche fragrance. Although this is a decidedly a "green fragrance", the magnolia really stands out and helps make this a more "unisex" fragrance imo. Some folks on here described 78 Vintage Green as "mouth-watering" or "juicey" and I couldnt agree more. It feels quite refined and of high quality to my nose, and you can tell that Banana Republic did NOT skimp on the ingredients. I think this would be perfect to wear at a wedding or any other formal event because it smells "Classy", bright and inoffensive, or casually with a nice t-shirt and jeans, so versatility is certainly there. Now this is no "beast mode" fragrance, but although 78 Vintage Green is quite subtle, it does offer a decent, light sillage, but has poor longevity (about 2-3 hours depending on the amount used) and then gives you a very nice skin-scent, Even Neroli Woods which may be the least projecting scent in this line has decent staying power on skin as after having sprayed a good amount on my neck/shoulders, I could still catch small whiffs of it all day at work, whereas other initially "stronger" smelling fragrances fade into nothingness after 3 - 4 hours. I definately over-spray this fragrance and I can attest to the fact that you can pretty much "go ham" with it and not have to worry about it being too much. I also find this one's sorta easy to go "nose-blind" to which is sorta a bumber bc it's my fave in this line. I give 78 Vintage Green an 8 outta 10, but it would be higher if it had better performance. To whomever took the time to read my thoughts on this fragrance.. Thank You 😊

Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green opens with a bright blend of fresh green and earthy notes supported by noticeable fig and tea. The fig adds body rather than overt sweetness, while the tea reinforces the clean, crisp character of the fragrance. The overall impression is airy and natural with a subtle spicy edge, reminding me of a greener and less sweet take on Fico di Amalfi. As it settles, the composition smooths out considerably as soft florals emerge and tie everything together. The fragrance evolves into a green floral scent accented by tea and a restrained sweetness from the fig. Gentle woods and clean musk begin to develop underneath, adding structure while preserving the airy, easygoing feel. Through the middle of the wear, the profile remains remarkably consistent. The musk experiences a slight resurgence that amplifies the florals and woody backbone, while the fig continues to provide just enough sweetness to round out the greener elements. The scent never loses its fresh botanical character and fades gradually without any major shifts. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, especially considering the roughly $13 price point. It delivers a refined green profile with solid blending, respectable longevity, and enough complexity to stay interesting throughout the wear. Taken as a whole, it represents excellent value and is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for an inexpensive green freshie. Score: 8.5/10

I've been sleeping on this. See it here and there at the rack stores and have had in my cart a few times and put back. I already have Neroli Woods, Tobacco and Tonka Bean, and Metal Rain. All being very good. Vintage Green is the best of the group. Banana Republic really does citrus and white florals well. Smells like a very natural bergamot and mandarin in the opening with the touch of sharp greens and magnolia in the background. Man this is good. In the mid the tea starts to come out a little more and a drop of fig, all well blended. If you told me this was Acqua di Parma, I wouldn't doubt it for a second. I've seen comparisons to Wulong Cha but in my opinion Vintage Green leans more masculine than WC. Vintage Green doesn't smell the same as but does the same thing as Versace Man Eau Fraiche, but VG smells higher quality. Verdict: I've been looking for a citrus fragrance in this style and this hits the spot. To be able to get this for $20 is a huge bonus. It's worth 4x that to me. Scent: 8.75/10 - very nice and uplifting, yet relaxing at the same time. Performance: 6/10 - Vintage Green does something similar to what Versace Man Eau Fraiche does and I get similar performance. 5-6 hours. You can go 5 or 6 sprays with this. It'll be strong invigorating citrus at first, then smooth out.

78 is of great quality, equally pleasing for men and women. Addictive- it feels like a refreshing walk on the mediaterranean coast on a hot day, so beautifully cooling, aromatic and complete. I went through my small 15 ml bottle in 2 weeks which is telling. It suits hot sunny days, and I kept spraying it in every few hours as its not exactly long-lasting. But it projects very clean and crisp with just a right amount of pure light jasmine, and cuts through humid hot air really well. I was curious to compare it side-to-side with Hermes Un Jardin en Mediterranee, as they give out very similar vibes when worn separately. Still, a few distinct differences: 78 is lighter and not as long-lasting. 78 is cooler, crisper, dryer, less aquatic. 78 is very clearly focused on fig leaf, perhaps also green unripe fig fruit, very streamlined and with a touch of very pretty jasmine and a tea note, whilst UJeM is juicier and has very attractive cypress note that is not present in 78. Whilst UJeM starts off with strong mandarine note, 78 has it lighter and not as sweet. Since overall vibe is quite similar, I don't need both and will stick to Hermes Jardin line. But 78 is wonderful and totally unisex summer scent, very classy. Difficult not to love.

This is one of those smells I can't get enough of but doesn't suit me enough to wear. Its wonderfully blended and really unfolds in a beautiful manner. At first leaning masculine. Opens with soft mandarin and citrus but quickly get taken over by fresh super green scent of fresh cut flower stocks. The notes are very authentic and niche quality. It now starts to lean feminine. From there we go to a juicy fig, florals that are incredible with a touch of fresh tea leaves all while a vetiver cloud surrounds and dries with a light musk in the dry down. I want so bad for this to have more wood and musk to make it wearable for a middle aged male like myself. It reminds me of a make out session when I was younger and I end up with Happy for women all over me the rest of the night. It is so close to being masculine enough but never gets around the corner. It’s a wonderful blend of florals, greens and vetiver done with class and excellence. One of the more unique designer fragrances that I have smelled but can't get past the dry down that reminds me of lady’s fragrance. I am going to see if my wife will wear it so I can still smell this often. 9/10 quality fragrance just hard to pull off for a gray bearded 44 year old man

For sure a love at first sniff for me. Like putting your face into a tin bucket of iced tea with some freshly cut celery leaves thrown in. Probably the best scent to wear if you want to feel refreshed. People around you will love it. The only thing in my wardrobe that my wife says she plans on stealing sprays of. Exhudes a modest confidence and an approachability lacking in many modern fragrances. Green, a little sharp, juicy, pretty straightforward, definitely worth a full bottle or blind buy I'd say. If you live in a hot climate you need this one on your rotation. It will cool you down. I wear it on the hottest days when I do yardwork (Quorum on colder days). It's also a great day off fragrance. It has an optimism to it. If you smell this on someone, you can trust them. This is no Club de Nuit intense man. That man will date rape you. Mrs. Meyers cleaning products makes a dish soap called "pear tree" that smells 90% similar to my nose. If you love uplifting daytime scents that smell natural, seek this one out. My wife gives it an 8.5/10. (I think Agua Brava is the only one she's ever rated a 10.)

Absolute Gem. Green, fruity with a little bit of sweetness. The scent profile has been well covered by other reviewers already, so I won't go into detail. A lot of reviewers have mentioned the lacking performance but there is a fix: You have to overspray this one HEAVILY. I spray it 24 times, spraying it on 12 spots, spraying each spot twice, including my clothing. (I know it sounds crazy, but trust me, it's still weaker than for example 2 sprays of Hawas). If you do that, it will last for 6-7 hours with moderate, soft, but noticeable projection. Just don't leave the house for the first 15 minutes so you don't choke anyone. I have received many compliments overspraying Vintage Green. I'm not the type of guy that oversprays fragrances, normally I spray very conservatively. To my nose a lot of fragrances smell worse if you overspray them. Not this one. You have to trust me, just overspray and the performance won't be an issue. You will run through the bottle quickly though, but it's worth it in my opinion.

Oof, the hype is real. This is a fresh, green tea and fig fragrance. The reason it's so dang good is because it maintains the perfect balance between fruity sweetness, green bitterness, and citrusy tartness. Nyteshade mentioned that the tea note is more of a still-on-the-plant leafy note rather than a brewed tea note, and I agree. There are some florals here too, but they're in the background, faint. In comparison to a couple other popular juicy green frags, Versace Versense is more fruity-sweet and less bitter, and Eliz Arden Green Tea is way less sweet and way more sour. The performance is just right for me; I tend to get nauseated by scents that last strongly for more than 4 hours. It's definitely a warm/hot weather scent, though. (Not to pigeonhole myself here, but) If you're a tomboy who is struggling to find fragrances which truly strike that perfect femme/masc balance, this is one to try. Thank god it's cheap, cause I'm gonna rock this all summer.

This is my first tea fragrance, yet the only one so far. At first spray, I was like "whaat its too GREEN for a fragrance". But I'm in love with it now! It's not fresh like watery/citrusy fragrances. It's not clean like soapy fragrances. But it is extremely PLEASANT! The longevity and sillage are just a meh, that's why I rarely spray it before going out, but I usually wear it at home. After a long working day, I shower, then a spray or two on my hand/upper wrist, and I can lay back and enjoy the vibe while doing my own stuff. As I have mentioned, this is my first tea fragrance, and it makes me want to try more other tea. P.s. The design is super decent also. Good packaging, good bottle design (especially the duct. I can see the duct inside many expensive bottles, but for this one, the duct is just like disappeared inside the fragrance fluid, which looks good)

This was a blind buy for me from a Banana Republic outlet store that was offering deep discounts on fragrances. And, boy – what a successful purchase! 78 Vintage Green has quickly become my summer signature scent. Anytime the temps start creeping into the 80s and 90s, this is what I grab. It’s a bright fragrance that really cuts through heat and humidity with its biting freshness. It’s a unique alternative to the aquatic citruses that most people reach for in the dead of summer. As noted by many, this is a green scent that to my nose has a sharp citrus vibe. If you could eat 78 Vintage Green, it would be bitter, tart, and ultimately refreshing. The florals add a nice touch without being too loud. It’s a well-blended scent, a real winner in my book. If you shop discounters, you may find this one hidden amongst the countless CK One flankers. Don’t pass it up.

Wow! This is very impressive juice. The notes are 'hyper realistic', reminds me of Incense Kyoto in that way. Doesn't smell artificial at all. The big knock on this one is performance but I guess I'm lucky, getting 3-4 hours. That's fine with me, especially as this is definitely for warmer weather. Its unisex for sure...maybe the drydown leans a tad feminine. If you like super masculine fragrances, you may want to skip this one. Could be the jasmine or magnolia. But this is fresh, vibrant, and addictive. I would definitely ask someone what they were wearing if I picked it up. I can see this being a great option for a warm day spent outside, where you don't want to offend anyone. Even if someone is very sensitive to fragrances, I highly doubt this would be an issue. At the price, you can definitely blind buy. Its a love for me!

I really enjoy this fragrance everytime I wear it! It seems to get a bit lost in my sizable rotation at times, but when I decide to reach for it I remember why I bought it. The performance isn't as bad as the performance bros online will have you believe. I'd say I get a good 4-6 hours out of this. I typically wear this for daytime casual use, and occasionally for work. Even within the first hour, I'd say the projection never goes beyond half an arms length. This will sit close to the skin for the 6 noticeable hours of wear. I don't mind this since I wear fragrances for myself and not for others to notice me. If you can pick this up at the rack store for around $20/$25 like I did, then you should definitely consider adding it to your collection if you want good variety in your daily warm weather wears.

78 Vintage Green is the olfactive love-child of Hermes Un Jardin En Mediterranee and Harry’s fig line. And thank GOODNESS for that. This is easily the best $20 I’ve spent on a fragrance in a long time. We open with a burst of bergamot and a refreshing juicy blast of green fruit. As it dries down, you’re taken on a journey through leaves until you’re left with the most beautiful dry and juicy, creamy spicy fig scent. If Un Jardin En Mediterranee is the fresh aquatic fig garden, then 78 Vintage Green is the same fruit and vegetation— plucked from the garden and placed on a provincial wooden table and decorated with the spicy warmth of Harry’s Fig. Ready for a sensory feast. Warm, niche, and elegantly versatile. I could see this as an all season green scent but this will really shine in spring and fall.

I'd call this the Dua Lipa of fragrances: Instantly likeable and suitable for almost anybody. Ripe, succulent, and pleasingly natural green accords are very much the star here--it takes a bit more discernment to pick up on the bergamot and fig notes. Some whiffs remind me of a high-end bath product, but the earthy tea note gives it just enough complexity and sharpness to stand as a proper fragrance. Echoing other comments, the sillage is moderate at best and it stays on the skin for no more than a couple of hours. But given the price point, there's no guilt in adding that extra spritz (or two) to pump up the volume. This is basically the perfect dumb-reach for summer if you're looking for something with with a fresh, botanical character that won't get lost in the sea of mass-appealing aquatics.

I need to get this back. It was my first Banana Republic. The presentation of the bottles in the icon line are top notch. At first I didn't appreciate it for what it was but after a few years it became a work of art to me. Especially in the summer. I would go noseblind to it though so my next bottle I'll buy in the colder season so I can let it oxygenate. I constantly got compliments on this fragrance even though I couldn't smell it myself lol. It's an earthy tea type vibe. When I first put it on it reminded me of something like .... Imagine the waterfall stages in Donkey Kong Country. Lol it just reminds me of sunshine, clarity, and tea. Growing to understand some fragrances are created to be no offensive and create a more humble scent aura. More intimate and romantic than the obtrusive ones