Bruno Banani
Bruno Banani
545 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The lavender hits with immediate clarity, supported by the green snap of basil and the subtle licoriceish wink of star anise. It's fresh yet mysteriously spiced, neither fully herbaceous nor wholly aromatic—you're immediately intrigued rather than certain of what you're experiencing.
The composition deepens considerably as clove and caraway materialise, bringing a warm spiciness that makes the fragrance suddenly feel almost gourmand. The coffee emerges with a roasted, slightly bitter undertone that prevents the heliotrope's creamy sweetness from dominating, creating genuine tension between spice and sugar that remains genuinely interesting.
The tonka and vanilla become the dominant players, softened considerably by sandalwood's dry woody texture. What remains is a quiet, amber-tinged sweetness—less fragrance, more skin scent—that fades within an hour or two, leaving you with the ghost of spice and vanilla rather than anything substantial.
Bruno Banani Man arrives as a spiced confection masquerading as a fresh aromatic—a fragrance that refuses to sit neatly in any category, which is precisely its charm. The lavender opening immediately signals sophistication, but the star anise and basil prevent it from becoming another fruity-floral cliché; instead, you're greeted with something herbaceous and slightly licorice-tinged, as though someone's crushed fresh herbs whilst standing in a patisserie.
The heart is where this scent reveals its true character: clove and caraway create a distinctly spicy warmth that transforms the composition into something almost edible, whilst coffee adds a roasted earthiness that keeps the sweetness from becoming saccharine. The heliotrope—that creamy, almond-like note—bridges between the savoury spice and the inevitable vanilla-tonka base without ever feeling confused. It's a balancing act that feels deliberate rather than accidental.
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