It’s ok to go bananas at times. Don’t take life too seriously.
ALEX LEE
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent for close, lively company and a room that can handle a little excess: warm voices, shared desserts, and a playful mood that turns indulgence into personality. It reads as confident, cheeky and a touch unruly rather than polished.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, where its banana-bread sweetness and spiced warmth can bloom without feeling heavy. Apply lightly at first; one or two sprays are enough for a strong, noticeable trail, with the caramel-tonka base lingering warmly on skin.
Who it’s for
For gourmand lovers who want sweetness with attitude: people drawn to edible notes, banana accords, spice and a plush, slightly animalic finish. It suits those who like their fragrances bold, unconventional and unmistakably playful.
Release year
2023
The nose
Alex Lee
Collaborators
Jun Lim, BORNTOSTANDOUT’s founder and creative director, shaped the brand’s rebellious concept and boundary-pushing aesthetic, which frames Nanatopia’s playful, provocative gourmand character. His role was less about formula authorship than setting the creative brief and visual identity that made a banana-bread scent feel intentionally subversive.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT builds its identity around rebellion, self-expression and a deliberate refusal of quiet luxury. The house leans into provocative concepts, high-design visuals and emotionally direct compositions that use gourmand, spice and animalic effects to feel bold rather than polite.
NANATOPIA’s concept
Nanatopia was created as a banana-bread gourmand with a mischievous edge: ripe banana, spiced bread, caramel and a darker, more seductive base. The name and the brand’s own tongue-in-cheek line about “going bananas” frame it as a playful escape from restraint rather than a conventional sweet fragrance.
Extra info
Nanatopia is built around a banana-bread idea rather than a simple fruit note, and its bottle follows BORNTOSTANDOUT’s porcelain-inspired design language in white with red accents. The fragrance is also part of the house’s push to make provocative gourmand scents its signature.
It’s ok to go bananas at times. Don’t take life too seriously.
ALEX LEE
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent for close, lively company and a room that can handle a little excess: warm voices, shared desserts, and a playful mood that turns indulgence into personality. It reads as confident, cheeky and a touch unruly rather than polished.
How to wear
Best in cool to mild weather, where its banana-bread sweetness and spiced warmth can bloom without feeling heavy. Apply lightly at first; one or two sprays are enough for a strong, noticeable trail, with the caramel-tonka base lingering warmly on skin.
Who it’s for
For gourmand lovers who want sweetness with attitude: people drawn to edible notes, banana accords, spice and a plush, slightly animalic finish. It suits those who like their fragrances bold, unconventional and unmistakably playful.
Release year
2023
The nose
Alex Lee
Collaborators
Jun Lim, BORNTOSTANDOUT’s founder and creative director, shaped the brand’s rebellious concept and boundary-pushing aesthetic, which frames Nanatopia’s playful, provocative gourmand character. His role was less about formula authorship than setting the creative brief and visual identity that made a banana-bread scent feel intentionally subversive.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT builds its identity around rebellion, self-expression and a deliberate refusal of quiet luxury. The house leans into provocative concepts, high-design visuals and emotionally direct compositions that use gourmand, spice and animalic effects to feel bold rather than polite.
NANATOPIA’s concept
Nanatopia was created as a banana-bread gourmand with a mischievous edge: ripe banana, spiced bread, caramel and a darker, more seductive base. The name and the brand’s own tongue-in-cheek line about “going bananas” frame it as a playful escape from restraint rather than a conventional sweet fragrance.
Extra info
Nanatopia is built around a banana-bread idea rather than a simple fruit note, and its bottle follows BORNTOSTANDOUT’s porcelain-inspired design language in white with red accents. The fragrance is also part of the house’s push to make provocative gourmand scents its signature.