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vivto – :
Intimate watery sweet green fairy delight. This one is for around the house or really warm days. Has same energy as some Lolita Lempicka creations. All that water nymph-like lightness with deft fusions of soft florals. This is unisex to me. More evocative of a mood. Sillage is respectfully low and longevity is 5-7 hours on me. Morphing into my chemistry as soft skin scent after that.
This is more green and pink, rather than just green alone as the Malachite stone is. Pink and green Watermelon Tourmaline for crystal lovers.Will use this for meditative focus too. Soft heart energy. So soothing!
I love it. Ethereal and comforting. Try a mini if in doubt as value is great currently and the packaging is a dream.
Mewvx571Negeltzex – :
Received this in a full bottle swap, and am enjoying it. Starts off peppery but dries down musky before it gets too much. The peony adds a clean soapy scent, the fruit a touch of sweetness. It’s fresh in a masculine invigorating way – like you’ve just stepped out of the shower after using your boyfriend’s shower gel and then put a floral talc on. It’s nothing dramatic or obtrusive, and is very wearable.
2225947 – :
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one. I just couldn’t stop thinking about it honestly because of that. I guess I was expecting a green aquatic? Buts more like a fresh spring floral. This could very well become a love for me. Right now I am catching beautiful peony/sandalwood wafts, with a lovely, watery lush and slighty green edge to it (the mango and hyacinch)
This actually smells very similar to Elizabeth Arden’s Beauty to my nose, and that one I sprayed with ecstatic abandon.
I think its more feminine than unisex. The peppery drydown is there, but only after settling on the skin for a while. It’s sweetish and quite fresh. Exactly like biting into a ripe mango, it has that green, aqaueous naunce that makes it summery and tropical. It’s predominantley a peony and sandalwood combo which I adore.
Longevity isn’t great, but I am wondering if thats due to it being the 7ml dab bottle. Very tempted to purchase the spray variant later. That’s not really an issue for me I guess; I wear scent at home.
I also love the bottle. Green is a beautiful colour, the mini is adorable but I love the wooden box of the larger sprays. Even if this doesn’t become a super love, I wouldn’t mind having a 100ml of this because it would definitely get used!
goryach80 – :
This is a bit of an oddball and I love it! As much as you try to imagine what it might smell like from the notes, the actual scent is nothing like what you might imagine. I do get the slight aquatic vibe and the peony is quite strong. the sandalwood is very creamy and I don’t get the mango at all. Expecting fruity here, you might be disappointed. Very clean/fresh and the silage is pretty good. all in all, Malachite is a lovely scent with a distinct unisex vibe.
bza603Bessinepome – :
I won Malachite in a fellow Fragrantican’s giveaway. This is not something I would have purchased for myself, because I associate the store Banana Republic with yuppies and preppies, whom I generally dislike.
However, this is NOT a perfume for yuppies or preppies, and I LOVE it!
Malachite is a mysterious semi-aquatic oriental fougere, with a sort of “barbershop for ladies” vibe at times. The pepper adds a spicy, bold aroma that blends well with the watery florals and musky incense.
The mango creates a note that is similar to Polo Black, but with a touch of feminine vanilla.
Longevity and sillage are good. This could be an “office-friendly” perfume if applied lightly.
sensation – :
I really wanted to love this but I think my skin chemistry is hindering me from feeling so. It smells lovely on the bottle but when I sprayed it on me it started nice and fresh and then suddenly I got hit by a cat pee scent and gave me a light headache but despite that I kept it on me trying to wait for the beauty to somehow blossom. So I stop sniffing myself trying to avoid that dreaded cat pee smell but then hours later I couldn’t smell anything anymore so then I got so disappointed although somehow I was still hopeful. Just when I was about to go to bed I smelled something lovely, soapy and clean and then realized “oh there you are”. I just wish this works well with my chemistry then this would instantly be a love because I believe this is an intereting perfume with a unique name.
Аныстасия – :
On me this is a powdery sandalwood. I smell peony, but hidden in a shadow.
It’s not one I reach for very often (I’ve had it for years), but tonight after a hot bath I put a bit on and was reminded why I haven’t given it away 🙂
Dogmat007 – :
The immediate image that appears upon spraying and inhaling Malachite is of a cool, clean, serene, magical pool, deep inside a beautifully dark, mossy forest. The floor of the pool is composed of rocks, so the feeling is of water that is quite clean, but not overly ‘fresh’ and somehow earthy, rather than dirty.
I can sense the roles of all of the listed notes in Malachite. The water hyacinth as the water, of course. The green mango supplies the green and the bit of tropical nuance. The peony lends a cool, sleek feel almost like a stone- I’ve experienced peony similarly before, in Kate by Kate Moss, where it ‘feels’ a bit like cool porcelain. The musk/ vanilla/sandalwood collaborate skillfully in Malachite, to bring the feeling of clean, calm skin, just bathed and moisturized. The black pepper grounds everything and gives the clean-yet-earthy facet I enjoy so much about the composition.
It is extremely rare for me to rock anything green or aquatic, and Malachite is so… both of those… but, I am pleased to say, I can quite successfully wear this one!
Most of my collection is made of bold orientals, fuzzy musks, spicy roses and sticky gourmands.
I think Malachite works so well for me because its green is cool and clean, rather than aggressively fresh, vegetal, sporty or other characteristics that can take an odd turn on my skin- characteristics typical of notes like grass and geranium. I do love mango in fragrance, so perhaps ‘green mango’ brings the green in a way that is wearable for me.
When I have been able to wear aquatics, it has been because the notes responsible for the aquatic feel were floral- I’m thinking of violet leaf and lotus, mainly- so I can see how water hyacinth works in Malachite to achieve this watery effect. I have noticed that when florals are used to give the sense of ‘water’, the result is a cool, placid aquatic, rather than a cold rush of surf.
No need to reiterate how handsome (and relevant to the juice inside) the bottle and the wooden box are.
Sillage is just shy of arm’s length, on me. I applied liberally last night, and am still wearing Malachite enough to smell it without really trying, this morning.
Of the Banana Republic fragrances, I have so far collected Rosewood, Alabaster, Republic of Women and, now, Malachite. I love them all, for vastly varied reasons. I am joyfully surprised to find Malachite, in all its green, aquatic glory, right at the top of that list.
erarcefluibic – :
I love this so much! It’s like nothing I’ve ever worn or owned! It’s intense, yet not overpowering, perfect for summer nights. Yesterday I purchased a mini of it, only for 2,5 euro and I am soo happy. Most prominent notes on me are water hyacinth and mango. Definitely my perfume for summer parties 2016!
P.S. I think that the notes include also gardenia and coriander, I can smell a strong spicy accord and it’s not only the black pepper!
T34VOLG – :
To me this is not an Oriental….it feels more like a Floral Aquatic, with a touch of wood and spice….and a little tartness. Loosely in the vein of Clean Outdoor Shower Fresh ( although notes are not all that similar.) I’m surprised to not see Lilly in the notes..there’s a sweet/creamy/salty/lush vibe that I always get from Lilly..it can sometimes choke me out in perfumes but whatever’s giving me that impression in Malachite..it’s balanced nicely.Doesn’t last long on my skin…too bad because it’s kinda cute.It’s fresh,green and clean but not overly aquatic. The bottle is sweet yet sturdy and they went above and beyond with the wooden packaging.It just dawned on me that Malachite smells like Charmkins from my youth! The tiny, plastic-scented dolls that you could play with or wear as a charm in the early eighties.
illarina – :
I love this. It’s very green and fresh. I don’t get floral really at all. I would happily make this my work signature because it is cool and calm. Hopefully it would influence me and give the impression that I am composed, confident, and professional (haha). If my lawyer was wearing this I would trust her implicitly 🙂
It also makes me think of Hawai’i. Although not sure why. Possibly the torrential rain that I happened to be in one day on the Big Island, refreshing the air and pounding the lush greenery. It is a nature’s laundry-type clean scent. Gorgeous.
Longevity poor and sillage/projection not great but it’s not vastly expensive so reapplication would not be a huge issue.
d-kostikov – :
I could see this smelling lovely on a rainy day or camping. I think it’d be perfect for outdoor activities even a brisk evening walk on the beach. This is a unique little scent which could fill a small void in my wardrobe. Very inexpensive pleasant scent.
I want to try it with some vanilla to mix it up a bit.
jfromcandp – :
A very clean aquatic floral with a nice soapy dry down. Perfect for when you want to feel fresh or get that just out of the shower fragrance. Overall a pleasant work perfume
maxi1 – :
After trying this perfume I read a bunch of reviews on various websites, and I had to wonder when reading the reviews for this fragrance if I was actually using the same scent as the rest of the reviewers. Reading the list of notes for this perfume it sounded promising- the florals and the fruity notes sounded fantastic (green mango? absolutely!). The problem for me seems to lie in the musk, and particularly sandalwood notes. Once I put this perfume on it smelled like wood and musk. I got very little in the way of feminine florals. In fact, the scent smelled almost masculine on me. This was not a winner for me, but it might be great for those who generally find perfumes to be too girly/flowery. Definitely not very wearable on me.
боксер18 – :
Deeply sweet and a little bit spicy. But I agree its similar to Kenneth Cole Reaction. Its watery and floral-soapy at the same time.
Its a quite complex fragrance, but definitely not for teenagers.
As I already have Reaction I think its not so exciting or unique to buy this, but could be an affordable alternative after I finish my bottle.
UPDATE: Soapy drydown with light floral, no spice anymore just at the beginning. Pity…
Prostik – :
Found it for cheap at TJ Maxx–liked the packaging and the initial scent–but while it somehow smells fresh and green to me, it just doesn’t last at all! I’ll use it up for work and then forget it
golubenkovvv – :
This is a smooth, wearable light floral with a tropical feel from the mango. Fresh and pretty, noticable without being too strong. The watery floral notes are well balanced and just a bit sweet. Really great for work or casual wear because its distinctive but not overpowering.
Donfeercepync – :
Wow, I like this??
I didn’t notice the resemblance at first spray.Today, after a shower I applied and then it came to me.Alfred Sung “Sung”.A fragrance I owned in the early nineties.It is a wet tart floral.
The hyacinth, sandalwood and vanilla really tie these 2 perfume together.
I had to give up Sung during my pregnancy in the 90’s-I could NOT stomach it!
It appears hyacinth and I are friends again!
ddp618speagoessenda – :
Nothing could have prepared me for this perfume! It reminds me of a New Orleans swamp in the spring at midnight.
Spring is festival season in the south, when it’s the perfect temperature – not too hot and humid. This is why all of the music festivals usually take place at this time. It’s also when a lot of the flowers start to bloom, and the swamp is cool and breezy.
About this time in the Spring, when you go to the swamps, you get the smell of the blooming water hyacinth, mixed with the moss and all the wood floating in the water, and that is what Malachite smells like.
I would say that this perfume is very “cold” feeling and linear. I would have really liked some warmth in it to bring in the memory of the fireflies, the frogs croaking and the crickets singing, but without the warmth, it’s way too cold and quiet. It’s like the swamp but totally lifeless.
Also, it is way too light on my skin; I practically have to shower in it to get a good sniff. My skin is too dry to “hold” this scent past an hour. Plus, none of this fragrance magic happens until about an hour into the drydown. By then, I have to reapply and start all over!
Edit: I tried layering it with some “warmth”. I tried a spritz of Yves Rocher Vanilla Bourbon, then re-dabbed Malachite twice (to roughly make a two to one ratio with more Malachite than Vanilla). I thought the “Bourbon” would be appropriate for my New Orleans magic potion as a wink to Bourbon Street, and BINGO! It added the warmth I was looking for, and now I have my perfect New Orleans swamp at dusk smell, complete with water hyacinth, spanish moss, floating wood, fireflies and all! The only downside is that both fragrances are light, so I will have to reapply every hour, but worth it!
cimmidaStiche – :
This was my blind purchase! The bottle and the name of perfume were intriguing and arrived in a very beautiful wood box. I can’t say that this is love of whole my life, but perfume is unusual, feminine. I think the Malachite shows all the beauty in rainy weather,like sweet peony under the rain. Nice, unique, perfume.
rto457speagoessenda – :
Quite soapy at the beginning but mellows and to me is most of all the smell of a newly used shower, or freshly washed, still damp hair. I don’t pick up any sandalwood or pepper in this. If I breathe on my wrist I get a slightly more distinct flower note, haven’t ever smelled water hyacinth before but maybe that’s what it is? Surprisingly musky a few hours in-more than I expected.
I have the impression of being in a hothouse, full of exotic, fragant blooms.
A very comforting scent. Perfect if your workplace has a policy against strong perfume or if you’re otherwise prevented from wearing something more distinct/powerful.
no_ice – :
I bought this from TJ Maxx, and think I’ll be taking it back.
At first sniff (in the store, the pkg was open), I thought I loved this. It seemed like a floral-watery fragrance that worked on me, which is rare indeed. It doesn’t turn sour (which most florals do) but I just don’t like it.
It starts out peppery and bright, with a crispness (must be the mango). It quickly dries down to a mild green fragrance–melon, cucumber and celery is what it reminds me of, although those are certainly not the notes. I think that must be the water hyacinth, although it is barely a floral fragrance to my nose and “watery” is a good description. I catch only the tinyest hint of vanilla, amber or musk–I think most of that comes as an illusion created by the dark wooden box, which creates the impression that this will be a woody/ambery fragrance. Sillage seems low, and longevity only about 2 hours on me (and slightly longer on my clothes). It is beautifully packaged, and I had such high hopes, but I really can’t say it was worth what I paid for it. So, I’m glad I kept my receipt!
Stasik10 – :
I bought a bottle of this a LONG time ago after sniffing at at Banana Republic. I’m not one for buying “clothing store” perfumes (though once I bought a Gap scent called “Grass”) — but this one struck a chord with me. Why? It smelled creamy, sophisticated and different — and still “appropriate” for work. It smelled expensive, and well rounded. I have a large perfume collection, and am fairly knowledgeable about the structure of perfumes. But I couldn’t tell what Malachite’s notes were — even whether it was predominantly floral — or what? It smelled modern and somehow reserved, even aloof, formal, but why? Its cool aloofness reminds me a bit of YSL’s NU, even though NU is definitely not a floral! Now that I see what Malachite’s notes are (above), I’m more informed, but I still can’t unwrap this perfume’s composition when I smell it. I’m not a lover of floral perfumes, tending much more toward the spicy and woody, but this scent still spoke to me. Anyway, I wore it several times, and first decided it was too “conventional.” It lacked warmth, and seemed too sweet and flowery for me. Then I tried it again, and got more of a creamy vanilla feel, still with a somewhat aloof quality that I now found appealing. It’s been six years since I got it: I don’t wear it, but can’t seem to get rid of it. I guess there is a mysterious olfactory space in my perfume repertoire that only this can fill.
gorohova2212 – :
water hyacinth, lots of it! aquatic floral with detectable peony note and small amounts of peach and pepper.
floral, aquatic, sweet, dry, semi-light and creamy, things to come to my mind when sniffing this one.
longevity=3 hours
tima mameshev – :
Very light watery floral fragrance…. it smells somehow tropical. I can easily imagine rainy tropical forest with pleasant soft smell of flowers. It’s kinda “I’m already showered” perfume, clean and fresh, not sweet and not sour, just clean tropical floral. Easy to wear for any occasion through the day. I sometimes apply it before going to bed, as it is so uncomplicated and calming! It’s wonderful scent. Unfortunately is not very strong, and requires a concrete application to smell a bit longer.
Wooden box is elegant and it seems to me very practical, because the perfume bottle is protected from light, which usually changes and ruins the smell of perfume. I like the solution with dark wooden box, it’s gorgeous and I could have it exposed on the shelf.
Perc – :
one the most delicious fragrances I’ve ever had
it exudes USA…smells like USA ..sad that it is no longer available
dron714007 – :
Malachite is a Gem gone unnoticed by most. It’s uniquely watery & fresh but also fruity yet spicy oriental. Agree wholeheartedly with sherapop regarding the very unconventional yet exceptionally beautiful soapy opening. Almost can’t believe it’s an oriental. The water hyacinth & peony are stunning here with just a bit of pepper. I love this for myself but I could easily also imagine smelling this on a man. For me it’s slightly spicy & musky not very sweet at all. So guys try it. Once again with Banana Republic I’m impressed.
xxx81511 – :
Ummmmmmm. I love this so much. It’s unique, light and just….ummmmmm. Yes it has a slight soap smell but nothing that’s in your face. It can be worn by a man or woman however it’s more feminine. I love that!
cdHawWrinia – :
very nice. interesting and original, but above all pleasant.
its a well balanced perfume, not sexy but very idiosyncratic if i can say so, which makes me feel calm and content. i’m very happy with this purchase.
Nike666 – :
Banana Republic MALACHITE opens slightly soapy to my nose but then proceeds swiftly to smooth out into an appealing woodsy oriental with a detectable dose of green mango that adds a unique texture. Depth is also imparted by a good (unnamed) fixative–could be benzoin…
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Banana Republic, but I must say that with MALACHITE I am pleasantly surprised. I like the rather eccentric inversion of the soap presentation, which here comes first, not last. I also can’t think of any fragrance that is anyting like MALACHITE–it really seems to occupy a node all its own…
The edp has excellent longevity and sillage, and since I love good soapy scents anyway, MALACHITE is a delight from beginning to end! I also think that this fragrance is very well named, given its density and thickness, like a smooth polished cabochon stone.
buratino-gorlo – :
Yes this one is a little odd, but I adore it and think it’s incredibly well-made. I never noticed the bitterness others mentioned – it’s probably a difference of skin. On me it’s an unlikely mix of woods and spices and herbs that just grows deeper and richer as time goes by.
My nose isn’t very well trained, so it’s hard to explain exactly what I smell. My general impression is: matches the deep green hue of the bottle very well, very modern egg-shaped thing, aromatic, should be labeled uni-sex, woody earthy sensuous, but a little spice of pure bizzare. Unique enough to be a signature scent. Warm herby and perfect for a fall day.
I agree with aeternitas, it would suit a powerful, competitive, agressive personality. Unique and quirky at home, yes, but a woman with very defined sense of personal style, a fighter and a go-getter.
jinxtvvbxc – :
I have a sample of this and I think this perfume would work for a man or a woman. This must work well with my chemistry because I don’t get the bitter note or anything putrid. It’s fresh but has depth to it. It smells a little like Polo for men in the green bottle at first. On me it has this warm incense smell, but also remains fresh.. hard to describe it. I know I like it because this is a scent I remember, and it’s just different from my other perfume picks.I guess this one either works for you or it doesn’t.
vovysi – :
Seen this gift set for a cheap price and I sampled this and alabaster well I like this one better not so much to purchase because the bottle is downright ugly and cheap looking so I didn’t purchase this it smells good but not all that enough to buy it.
AlbussyFuhFuh – :
I LOVE Malachite! It is sharp and fresh, but also sweet. The notes to me just work- I think this scent is great during fall/winter. The scent is very unusual, so I would def. try (and wear) before you consider buying. Also, the bottle and packaging are SO pretty and simple- love it!
cifartialidly – :
Didn’t feel the bitter after-scent other reviwers felt.
It is a nice and subtle fragrance. After a couple of hours it grew very faint, almost like a trace of itself.
I did like it, but wouldn’t buy it since it’s not very long lasting or distinct.
stalker_kill – :
This might be my all time favorite HG fragrance. I get compliments from complete strangers. Wow, it’s so soft and sensuous. Could there be a more perfect blend of notes. I think not. So perfect for everyday wear, Love You Malachite….
talaflart – :
I smelled this in a magazine sample strip and I don’t like it. Very strong, almost bitter, and could easily be marketed towards men. I imagine an uptight, conservative or competitive woman in the corporate business world wearing this, but that’s just me. It’s very overpowering.