Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom: released in 2019, white floral, tuberose and floral, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom scent match we found is Zara Tubereuse Noir — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Tubereuse Noir | 85% | about $30* (+20%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance | 82% | about $70* (+180%) | 4h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia | 80% | about $25* | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Giorgio Armani My Way | 79% | about $50* (+100%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | The Woods Collection Twilight | 78% | about $45* (+80%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Shares a lush white floral character reminiscent of Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom, blending rich tuberose with warm facets.
It shares its tuberose, white floral and yellow floral accords with Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 918 community ratings.
Evokes the solar floral warmth and creamy coconut-amber ambiance found in Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom.
It shares its tuberose, white floral and yellow floral accords with Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,832 community ratings.
Leans heavily into classic white floral territory, echoing the prominent gardenia heart of Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom.
It shares its white floral, floral and lactonic accords with Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,587 community ratings.
Features a prominent white floral bouquet that captures a similar bright elegance to Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom.
It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 13,807 community ratings.
Builds a smooth floral and amber profile that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom.
It shares its white floral, tuberose and yellow floral accords with Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 154 community ratings.
Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
The Woods Collection Twilight, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom.
Zara Tubereuse Noir, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom itself sells from $34.99 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Tubereuse Noir actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. The Woods Collection Twilight comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-04.