Banana Split

I’m absolutely obsessed with this fragrance! It’s a sweet, creamy banana floral that’s beautifully blended and utterly delicious. The banana leans slightly candied, yet never smells artificial. From the very first spray, it instantly lifts my mood—I can’t stop smelling myself when I wear it. Truly divine!

Tried a few banana profile and i have to say this is one of the best ones! Original take, reminds me a bit of Esacada DNA! Can't complain about the performance

* A citrus fragrance that brilliantly masquerades as a gourmand * Good blend of sweet, fruity, vanilla, floral and slightly powdery aromas * Notes of vanilla, caramel, flowers, powder, citrus, pineapple and banana * Fun fragrance * Unisex * Great for gourmand lovers * Good for all seasons, even warm ones * Surprisingly good performer * Great for social occasions * Great for younger users * Might come across as too gimmicky for some users * Not good for those who dislike sweet fragrances * Fruit notes smell more like candy than fresh ingredients * Might lean too feminine for some male users Gulf Orchid's Banana Split is an entry in their prolific line of gourmand fragrances. It smells exactly like what it says it is, but the kicker here is that this is one of the very few fragrances that actually lists its ingredients on the box. And you'll find that the banana smell is an illusion, a careful mix of citrus, floral and vanilla aromas that mimic the smell of banana. It's essentially an olfactory illusion and a good one at that. However, it will come across as more of a banana candy than an actual banana fruit. Aside from the banana, you'll pick up aromas of pineapple, vanilla, flowers, powder and caramel. This does indeed mimic the smell of a banana split. Expect more of a candy smell than a fresh fruit one. Some users may find this too sweet and gimmicky for their liking. Gourmand lovers will get an absolute kick out of this. This is good for all seasons, as the citruses and florals make this a bit fresher than most gourmands despite the sweetness. Younger users should especially like this. It's unisex but some male users may find it leans too feminine. Great for social occasion use. The cherry on top -- pun intended -- is that it's a very strong performer despite the citrus base. Recommended.

This is probably my least favorite fragrance from the Gourmand Collection—but that says more about the strength of the collection than it does about this perfume. I still genuinely enjoy it. I went into it hoping for a realistic banana split experience, but what I get instead is the nostalgic scent of those sugary banana jelly candies from Haribo. It's pleasant and playful, just not quite what I had imagined. The peach and pineapple notes are another challenge for me. Those fruits tend to smell a little synthetic to my nose, and when blended with the milky accord here, they sometimes create a slightly sour, almost rubbery facet that doesn't fully agree with me. That said, there's no denying its charm. It's a fun, quirky, and surprisingly unique fragrance that shines in warm weather. If you're looking for something fruity, airy, and gourmand-adjacent without being overwhelmingly sweet, this could be a wonderful summer companion. 7.5/10

This is an interesting one. I'm wearing a spritz from my new bottle on the elbow of my sweater. When my arm moves I get these lovely wafts of creamy banana and vanilla ice cream beside a plate of juicy fruits. When my face gets within 6 inches of my elbow, it transforms into rubber and gasoline. Highly confusing! I'm not sure if the final consensus is that this is meant to be enjoyed from afar (please don't spray it near your face), or if, like a good middle eastern perfume, she requires a few months of maceration. I shall report back later.