BANANA REPUBLIC Modern Man, released in 2014 with the womens fragrance ofthe same name. Banana Republic Modern Man is a woody and aromatic cologne that takes olfactory senses on a luxurious adventure. The top notes are fresh and aquatic with accords of seaweed, juniper, grapefruit and water. Middle notes include tamarind and cyclamen. For a smoky close, the base notes are incense, patchouli, vetiver, birch wood and musk.