Fragrance comparison

Vertigo Milano vs Banana Republic M

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

2 wins

Vertigo Milano

Ga-De

3.888 votes

Rank #46,254 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Banana Republic M

Banana Republic

3.87205 votes

Rank #8,318 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vertigo Milano takes 2 of 4 categories.

Vertigo Milano
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Banana Republic M
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vertigo Milano2/4

Banana Republic M1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vertigo Milano
Sillage & projection: Vertigo Milano
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Banana Republic M

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Vertigo MilanoGa-De

Banana Republic MBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 32%Want 19%

3.87/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 56%Had 28%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

29%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVertigo Milano

SillageVertigo Milano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotRosemaryTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSage

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

CitrusesFig LeafPlum

Heart

SageJasmineRosemary

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Rosemary, Sage and Cedar. Durations are only published for Vertigo Milano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 22%Party 12%

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,318

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerBanana Republic MHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ga-De Vertigo Milano is a relaxed aromatic cologne that bridges sharp herbal freshness with gentle gourmand warmth. The opening wakes you up with tart bergamot, sweet tangerine, and a brisk pinch of kitchen rosemary. Within minutes, clean lavender and earthy sage smooth out the edges, transforming the scent into a cla…

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Banana Republic M opens with a sharp burst of citruses and the green, slightly bitter edge of fig leaf. It is a clean, refreshing fragrance that captures the casual elegance of the late nineties. As it develops on the skin, the initial brightness softens, allowing a sweet undertone of plum and sage to emerge. The scen…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vertigo Milano or Banana Republic M?

Vertigo Milano takes 2 of 4 categories. Vertigo Milano is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Banana Republic M is rated 3.87/5 from 205 votes. Choose Vertigo Milano for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Banana Republic M for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vertigo Milano or Banana Republic M?

Vertigo Milano lasts longest (Vertigo Milano 70/100, Banana Republic M 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vertigo Milano or Banana Republic M?

Vertigo Milano projects furthest (Vertigo Milano 66/100, Banana Republic M 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vertigo Milano and Banana Republic M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Rosemary, Sage and Cedar.

Is Vertigo Milano or Banana Republic M better for summer or winter?

Vertigo Milano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vertigo Milano and Banana Republic M?

Vertigo Milano has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Rosemary and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Banana Republic M has top notes of Citruses, Fig Leaf and Plum, heart notes of Sage, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.