Republic of Men Essence
Banana RepublicEau de Toilette2012
Side by side
Republic of Men Essence vs. Vintage
Is Republic of Men Essence better than Vintage?
Vintage rates higher with the community, while Republic of Men Essence wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BasilBlack Pepper
woodyaromaticfresh spicygreenfruitysweetfreshwarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Republic of Men Essence and Vintage?
| Republic of Men Essence | Vintage | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Republic of Men Essence and Vintage smell?
Republic of Men Essence
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery
Musky
Vintage
Aromatic
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Tobacco
Spicy
Green
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Republic of Men Essence and Vintage share?
Top
BlackcurrantCucumberFig LeafPlum
RhubarbQuinceBlack PepperArtemisiaBasilFennel
Heart
BasilBlack PepperRosemarySage
CinnamonJuniper BerriesWhite LavenderGreen NotesOrris RootJasmine
Base
CedarHazelnutMuskSandalwood
TobaccoSuedeBalsam FirTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Republic of Men Essence or Vintage?
| Republic of Men Essence | Vintage | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Republic of Men Essence and Vintage?
Not trying to be your signature scent. Republic of Men Essence earns its place as the one you reach for when the day won't quit. The hazelnut drydown is where it lives, warm, powdery, close.Republic of Men Essence
Most fragrances in this space play it safe. Vintage doesn't. The rhubarb and basil opening is unexpected, herbal, almost savory, but then the Yugoslavian oakmoss and patchouli arrive and suddenly it.Vintage
The hunt
Where to buy Republic of Men Essence and Vintage
| Republic of Men Essence | Vintage | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 oz | — | $50.52ecosmetics |
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