Banana Rush

I am in love with this fragrance. I suspect there's a strong element of skin chemistry (and nose chemistry) at play because the reviews seem to be all over the place. On me, the description on the back of the box is 100% accurate: "Opens with a delicious blend of ripe banana and maple syrup, leading into a lush tropical heart of creamy coconut and frangipani flower. The base is smooth and addictive, with rich vanilla and velvety sandalwood unfolding into a warm, sensual, and playful trail." My only quibble is that the banana note in the opening evaporates more quickly than the maple syrup, which lingers through the coconut-frangipani heart stage. That's a minor complaint, though, because the overall development is such a sweet, smooth, comforting cloud on me (and for my nose) at every stage. I only have the travel size at the moment, but I suspect a full bottle will be in my future despite the million and one fragrances I already own. I will say that someone remarked this perfume is "older" than I am. While I personally don't believe scent has an age attached to it, some people clearly do, so feel free to interpret that as you will. I'm taking it as a sign that (in the mid/dry down at least), it has sophistication. For reference, I am in my 40s, so I really don't understand the comment. I do love a good banana fragrance, and Profumi del Forte Vittoria Apuana has been my signature scent since it was released.

I believe I'm in the minority here, but I think this is genius. I've written before about how Frederic Malle is a theoretician commenting on perfume forms, in the way that Mies van der Rohe or Le Corbusier comment on architectural forms. And just like modernism had its response in postmodern architecture, so we see that some contemporary perfumes are built on a deep sense of irony. Juliette has a Gun has tried irony before, without success in my view ("Miami Shake"--a crude pun and a banal scent concept, a bit like "Lost Cherry", something that would have sounded "cool"...maybe in the '90s?). But Banana Rush is different. It has that crude pun thing going on with the cocaine reference, but it manages to be both playful and smart. When that brash, addictive gourmand banana opening fades, you're left with a real perfume. It manages to replicate the cultural effect of Angel, updated for the era of social media. Irony hasn't smelled so good in years.

I wouldn't say I need people to tell me I smell good in order to like a fragrance, but if I am kinda "on the fence," it pushes me HARD. I will never forget when two workers at UPS Store said how good I smelled in Encre Noire (one actually walked by me, and then came back to the other and said, "yeah, it's him." Then they told me. I was stunned as I didn't think EN was something anyone "external" liked. I thought of it as a "personal" scent. I felt somewhat similarly to Banana Rush. I got a sample, and tried it, and thought it was "nice." I didn't think it warranted a 3.4oz bottle purchase, but I was glad I smelled it. It was different and nice. But then, I had to go to Urgent Care for a bad cold, and the intake woman actually blurted out, "Whatever you're wearing smells REALLY GOOOOD!" That usually doesn't happen in a medical setting. So, I bought a 100ml (3.4oz) bottle this evening. The nurse spoke.

I am very hesitant when it comes to banana fragrances, because they often smell too artificial or plastic-y. Banana rush has a very beautiful opening scent of banana and maple syrup and dries down to a very strong summer vanilla that smells like some sort of banana bread or cake. It is so so good. I sprayed it on a tester and couldn’t stop smelling it and eventually sprayed it on myself and fell in love! Let it dry down. It lasted over 5+ hours on me personally and complimented my skin well. Mind you, I had read these reviews prior to going in store and smelling it and I don’t think the hate it’s getting is fair. I purchased it and it is now my current scent. Other scents I like are Dior hypnotic vanilla, Gucci flora gardenia, Versace dylan blue, and anything vanilla gourmand or aquatic. I think the tropical vibe the banana rush has makes it great as a summer scent,

Ok- lot’s of thoughts on this one. Instantly banana pie. To me it was very banana. Extremely banana. But to my partner, it was more dessert/cinnamon roll. I unfortunately didn’t have a chance to spray it on my skin. I have the tester strip and it was quite strong on it. But part of me wants to smell it more, or the other perfumes of this line. EDIT: I left the tester strip in my purse and I'm lowkey addicted to the smell that has been left by it. Very cozy and addicting. That after-smell makes me want to buy it tbh. ANOTHER EDIT: (LOL) I returned to Sephora!! I sprayed it on me this time!!! It took a while to settle but boy, I do like this. Kinda wished the opener wasn't so banana-y. Because at the end of the day, I really like it. And it sticks to ya like glue besties.

I was admittedly a bit skeptical about a banana scent. Banana Rush starts with top notes of maple syrupy banana and settles beautifully into very enjoyable middle notes of plumeria and coconut. It’s warm and soft and completely unique. This all settles into a smooth, lush sandalwood vanilla convergence. I was immediately hooked. It sensual and sophisticated. It is such a curated frag, I’ve never worn anything quite like it. It is my new daily signature scent. It is appropriate for day or night and, in my opinion, any season. I think it would also be an interesting frag to layer, maybe with the original Juliette Has a Gun, although it definitely can stand on its own. Very well done, I absolutely adore this one. A safe blind buy!

I’m honestly loving this one. I know a lot of people hate on Miami Shake, but I’m a fan — so hey, more for me. And just like Miami Shake, this lasts forever on my skin and clothes. This one leans much sweeter,r though, in a warm gourmand way. The opening banana is smooth, slightly earthy, and really well done. It’s not a floral banana at all — it’s straight-up dessert vibes. Think caramelized, sugary banana, like a rich banana treat. What surprised me most is how much I’m enjoying it in warm weather. I expected this to be more of a cold-weather scent, but it actually works really well in the heat too. That said, I think it’ll absolutely shine in cooler temps as well. Overall, I’m really happy with it — solid 8/10 from me.

Just tried this in store and ngl trying this was a wild ride. At first it was banana runts and caramel. After a half hour it's giving valentino dbir extradose. It's one of my favorite scents, I wear it at least a few times a week so I knowthis scent. I also have the dupe of dbir extradose juman precious by le falcone, which is spot on btw, and can confirm it's sooo similar. Once that banana burns off it's my favorite Valentino. So sad the banana doesn't last, but at least it's a nice scent once it's gone. It's a Lil whacky before dry down, a little chaotic, but not BAD. If you love sweet scents like I do its definitely worth trying, just don't expect the banana to stick around.

I’m a sucker for Oriental scents so that explains over half my craze with this. I’ve been enjoying and couldn’t stop going for whiffs; it smelled *familiar*, I’m acquainted with Chelsea Morning from Lush (was on my wish list for a hot minute). Feeling like I no longer need Sticky Dates, Let The Good Times Roll or CM as this satisfies that sweet, syrupy breakfast-like scent for my collection all in one. JHAG Banana Rush also doesn’t send my sinuses into a full blown infected mess like the former. Plus I’m cool with the longevity, easily 6-8hrs>>> P.S. The only other banana scent I plan to pursue is Marc Jacobs Eau So Extra. It’s a NEED :)

I've been on a hunt for a sweet summer banana fragrance and this is not that, but I still love it! It opens with gourmand sweet banana for a few seconds, then merges into banana bread, but all that quickly disappears leaving behind a trail of something like caramel/toffee with a ghost of a banana occasionally flying over you singing "I had all and then most of you, some and now none of you" before disappearing back into the unknown. There's a hint of something burnt in there too. A big smack in the face sweetness overload, in the same direction as Sticky Dates. Thankfully, I love Sticky Dates

I swear none of these reviews have actually smelled this scent because it is not sickly sweet or as gourmand forward as the notes indicate, not at all! This is actually an airy perfumey tropical scent! It’s perfect for spring and summer. You do not smell the coconut or syrup those notes just add creaminess and slight sweetness to the overall scent. It opens with a realist ripe banana note (not artificial candy like), slightly sweet, its subtle and fades once you get into the dry down which is a tropical fruity floral with vanilla. This is an amazing scent, very well crafted.

I'm glad I didn't listen to the haters. I LOOOVEE this perfume! It starts off a little reminiscent of banana sunscreen with VERY strong banana and coconut notes. However, as it dries down, it becomes less tropical and you get this delicious photorealistic banana bread scent that's sooo amazing. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it! I can see how some people could dislike it for its initial intensity, but once it sits on the skin for a while it becomes HEAVENLY. Definitely not for gourmand haters, I admit, but if you want to smell like a dessert- consider this fragrance!

Banana Rush 🍌☀️ I own both the mini bottle and the candle, and I love them equally. This fragrance is cozy, unforgettable and surprisingly beautiful. If you love pancakes with maple syrup, bananas after a workout and sunny afternoons, you might understand this scent. To me, it feels perfect on a tall, healthy, active girl full of energy and life. It's not for everyone, and that's exactly why I like it. Absolute 10/10 💛

This perfume is what made me realize what I love in a perfume is banana. I had no idea what my taste in perfume was until I smelt this one and realized it was gourmands. I hate most other types, and I now spend my days looking for more banana perfumes and lotions to fuel my addiction. This is a TRUE banana lover's dream. I will say the maple could be lighter, but I don't care, she's perfect.

Blind buy, didn’t even check the notes but I like jhag base so why not. I’m not disappointed at all, it’s actually a love relationship from a first spray! It’s sweet, warm, sunny, relaxed, 100% vacation vibes! Makes me think of caramelized banana dessert, with a distant smell of burnt sand and tropical flowers. Yum!

I kind of love this 🙈 I thought the maple syrup was weird at first, but I found myself using my travel size constantly because I was addicted to the smell Also, there’s something in this perfume that reminds me of beijos de sol and I mixed them and it was amazing 👌🏻

mmmmm the banana is such a good unique summer note that I was bracing for but LOVED! Like a delicious sunscreen. This is the perfect thing to layer with a Vacation brand sunscreen and just lean into the tropical smoothie that you'll smell like in the summer.

Gourmand lovers will eat this up. It smells like going to a diner on a cool Autumn morning and ordering a stack of pancakes smothered in maple syrup and topped with bananas. You then wash it all down with a vanilla latte. So yummy.

this smells sooooo freaking good like bananas foster, or bannofi. It smells like it could be cloying, but wow what a unique scent. Like pure butterscotch banana dessert. Not the most wearable but power to you!

literally a blast of syrupy banana upon first whiff like this is amazing its just a shame it doesnt work so well on my skin as it does for others