Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom: released in 2019, white floral, tuberose and warm spicy, 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 Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The closest scent match — the best Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom dupe we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia | 82% | about $25* | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Highlights the lush, prominent gardenia core found in Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its white floral, floral and lactonic accords with Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,523 community ratings.
Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom.
Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, at 82% 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 — Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia works out about the same as Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom over a year. 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 1 last a full 8 hours. Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia comes closest at 5.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-14.