M (1995)
by Banana Republic

I really have a thing for "Orange" scents and M might just be the best I've come across. Not bitter orange, but a definite sweet and green feel to it. Really bought this for the Summer months, but just havent been able to ignore it in Spring.

27th April, 2011.

If you just squeeze the peels of tangerines on yourself, you will smell exactly like this fragrance, it may even last a bit longer too. That being said, I find that there is something very appealing about simplicity, especially when it is so bright and forthcoming. I think this is one of the most straightforward fragrances I have ever smelled, and I appreciate that, especially in a world growing more tangled by the minute. For a longer lasting, but more synthetic, alternative try Hilfiger Athletics.

15th February, 2009. (Last Edited: 14th March, 2009.)

An expensive scent for an inexpensive price

1st September, 2008.

Take away any drydown, and you have a very successful, juicy fresh citrus, which never comes off as lemon pledge, and never has an "aquatic accord" quality. It is, however, "wet". The first time I smelled this on somebody, at grad school, they came in on a rainy day, and this wonderful lemon and tangerine splash refreshingly projected from them. very attractive. I indirectly, through a girl, found out what it was and immediately went out and got a small bottle. I really enjoyed that bottle. It's an easy fresh fragrance that doesn't require a commitment, can be used liberally. Not great longevity, but not terrible for a fragrance with so little base. Good projection for a citrus, while the top and midnotes last. Perfect for casual settings where more complex or longlasting drydowns aren't wanted.

Never rebought, because I got older and felt I could get that freshness from Burberry Weekend, plus a more mature grounding. Still, now writing this, I may go pick up another small bottle again, just for those rainy, wet days, for which it is the olfactory equivalent of wearing a crisp lemon yellow rainjacket.

24th April, 2008.

There's a time and a place for every fragrance. Banana Republic M is NOT a complex fragrance at all. It's citrus from initial spray to complete drydown. However, I reach for this one every time I want something light, fruity & refreshing. This is DEFINITELY a summer fragrance. Just don't go into this fragrance expecting something complex, and enjoy it's simplicity.

3rd August, 2005.

I really do not like this one . The grapefruit note is too prominent. I don't like it when a specific note comes out too much in a fragrance. I prefer a combination of notes which makes it more complex. Great for summer though if you like this type.

26th November, 2002.