Banana Republic Black Walnut Flacon Presentation

Encyclopedia Master Catalog #ID: perfume-950-banana-republic-black-walnut

Banana Republic•United States (Est. 1978)•2006Eau de ToiletteMasculine Leaning1 views

Black Walnut

Master Perfumer:Harry Fremont(France)

—/ 5.0

(Unrated Yet)

0 Community Wardrobe & Evaluation Records

Community Wardrobe & Evaluation Metrics

in collection / currently using

on wishlist

tested / previously experienced

Active distribution across collector wardrobes and test lists

Banana Republic Black Walnut architectures a woody aromatic structure driven by Cedrol, Alpha-Cedrene, Thujopsene, opening with Cognac before evolving into a heart of Tobacco. The dry-down anchors the composition on Virginia Cedar, delivering moderate sillage across 6-8 hours.

Longevity (Hours): 6-8 hours

Sillage / Projection: Moderate (Arm's Length)

Versatility Score: 8/10

Olfactory Note Pyramid Performance & Longevity Metrics FAQ

Live Community Consensus

Submit Your Rating for Black Walnut

Cast the first vote and determine the empirical score!

Click any star to evaluate

OLFACTORY ARCHITECTURE & NOTE PYRAMID3-Tier Molecular Dispersion

Olfactory Note Pyramid

Layer-by-layer molecular breakdown of top, heart, and base notes.

TIER 1 • OPENING

Top Notes (Opening)

First 0 - 30 Minutes•High Volatility

Sparkling, lightweight molecules released upon initial atomization.

CognacWoodyClick to inspect

TIER 2 • CORE CHARACTER

Heart Notes (Core Character)

30 Min - 4 Hours•Moderate Volatility (Core)

The heart constructing the main olfactory signature and sillage aura.

TobaccoGourmandClick to inspect

TIER 3 • FIXATIVE FOUNDATION

Base Notes (Drydown & Fixatives)

4 - 24+ Hours•Low Volatility (Base)

Dense molecular fixatives, woods, and resins anchoring the scent to skin.

Virginia CedarWoodyClick to inspect

MOLECULAR SILLAGE STREAM• 0m → 24h+

Spectral Scent Dispersion

TIER 1 • OPENING PHASE0 min

Drag vertically or hover over left note cards to inspect molecular scent evolution.

OLFACTORY SPECTRUMSensory Balance

Dominant Accords & Character Matrix

Main accords determined by chromatographic composition and volatile oils.

4 Primary Accords

Cumulative Accord DistributionDominant to Subtle

Woody

92%

Dominant Accord

Tobacco

84%

Dominant Accord

Warm Spicy

76%

Strong Body

Sweet

68%

Strong Body

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA VERDICTVerified Empirical Wear Tests

The Olfactory Verdict

Objective consensus mapped through chemical volatility metrics and verified collector evaluations.

Longevity & Adhesion≈ 6-8 hours

Balanced Signature Longevity

Skin Volatility Curve50%

Formula TenacityEau de Toilette

0hTop

4hHeart

8hBase

12h+Fixation

Harmonious evaporation dynamics ensure a dependable, day-long evolution on pulse points.

Sillage & Projection0.5 – 1.5 m

Moderate (Arm's Length)

Moderate AuraTier 2 / 4

0.5m1.5m2.5m3m+

Refined arm’s-length presence ideal for professional and social settings.

Profile & CharacterSpectrum

Universal Unisex Accord

Feminine

Unisex

Masculine

Core IdentityWoody • Tobacco

Versatility Index8.0 / 10

Balanced accords harmonize masculine and feminine facets with equal elegance.

CLIMATIC AFFINITY & TIME CYCLE

When to Wear It?

Seasonal Affinity Distribution

Dominant: Fall

Winter•Cold & Crisp

24%

Spring•Mild & Fresh

26%

Summer•Warm & Sunny

23%

Fall•Cool & Breezy

27%

Time of Day & Chrono Rhythm

24h

Daytime•Office & Sunlight

33%

Night•Evening & Event

32%

24h Round-the-Clock•All-Day Signature

35%

TARGET ENVIRONMENTS & VENUES

Ideal Places & Social Settings

TARGET ENVIRONMENT

DAILY & URBAN

Everyday City & Casual Places

Effortless urban comfort suited for daily errands, shopping avenues, campuses, and street wear.

3–4 Sprays95% Fit

WORK & OFFICE

Office, Work & Corporate

Controlled arm’s-length aura ideal for offices, meeting rooms, and shared professional workplaces.

2–3 Sprays92% Fit

RESTAURANT & BAR

Fine Dining, Restaurant & Rooftop

Refined trail complements fine-dining restaurants, hotel bars, and rooftop lounges without clashing.

2–3 Sprays89% Fit

CAFÉ & SOCIAL

Café, Brunch & Weekend Hangouts

Relaxed, inviting character tailored for cafés, sunlit terraces, weekend brunches, and casual lounges.

3–4 Sprays86% Fit

SPECTRAL ANALYSIS & FORMULATIONMolecular Fingerprint

GC-MS Chemical Compounds & Fixatives

Spectrometry-identified aromatic molecules and synthetic fixative captives forming the scent backbone.

Cedrol

CAS: 77-53-2

Dry architectural pencil cedarwood, soft suede warmth, and serene woody fixation.

Function: Crystalline sesquiterpene alcohol anchoring Virginia and Texas cedarwood distillations.

Alpha-Cedrene

Characteristic aroma chemical captive.

Thujopsene

Characteristic aroma chemical captive.

Iso E Super

CAS: 54464-57-2

Velvety, cedar-like, ambergris-sheen, transparent and expanding woody aura.

Function: Synthesized by IFF; forms the heart of modern niche perfumery (e.g. Santal 33, Molecule 01).

Tabanone

Characteristic aroma chemical captive.

Beta-Damascenone

Characteristic aroma chemical captive.

ENCYCLOPEDIA SCENT SYNOPSIS & TECHNICAL DEFINITIONVerified Taxonomy

Curated Olfactory Encyclopedia & Laboratory Technical Standard

Black Walnut by Banana Republic is a masculine leaning woody aromatic Eau de Toilette released in 2006 and composed by Harry Fremont. Its verified 1:1 olfactory pyramid features top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Tobacco, and base notes of Virginia Cedar.

Fragrance HouseBanana RepublicUnited States • Est. 1978

Nose (Perfumer)Harry FremontFrance

ConcentrationEau de Toilette6-8 hours Longevity

Release & Gender2006 • Masculine LeaningModerate (Arm's Length) Sillage

PRIMARY AROMA CHEMICALS IDENTIFIED IN FORMULA

ISO 9235 Standard

Cedrol77-53-2

Alpha-Cedrene

Thujopsene

Iso E Super54464-57-2

Tabanone

Beta-Damascenone

Batch Code History & Reformulations

Documented IFRA reformulations and vintage variation logs.

Released in 2006 by Banana Republic (Eau de Toilette, composed by Harry Fremont; primary source verified via Banana Republic Classic Collection + Firmenich). Current production adheres to IFRA aromatic standards while preserving the authentic house flacon and olfactory architecture.

CURATORIAL FAQ DOSSIERVerified Facts

Key Questions & Curatorial FAQ for Black Walnut

Direct answers regarding longevity, seasonal pairing, olfactory notes, and formulation batch history for Banana Republic Black Walnut.

How long does Banana Republic Black Walnut last, and how is its sillage projection?

Black Walnut demonstrates an authentic longevity of approximately 6-8 hours on skin and textiles, projecting with a "Moderate (Arm's Length)" sillage radius.

Which seasons and occasions are ideal for wearing Black Walnut?

Black Walnut performs at its peak during Autumn & Spring & Winter & Summer (Office, Work & Corporate, Everyday City & Casual Places), boasting a curatorial versatility rating of 8/10.

What are the signature fragrance notes and olfactory pyramid of Black Walnut?

Opens with notes of Cognac, transitions through Tobacco, and grounds into Virginia Cedar. Driven by Cedrol, Alpha-Cedrene, Thujopsene molecular aroma compounds.