Fragrance comparison

Amal vs Banana Split

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Amal

Swiss Arabian

3.8040 votes

Rank #27,508 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Banana Split

Gulf Orchid

4.1736 votes

Rank #21,889 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Banana Split takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amal
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Banana Split
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amal1/7

Banana Split5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalSwiss Arabian

Banana SplitGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

4.17/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerBanana SplitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

47%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerBanana SplitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBanana Split

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAmalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

woody83%

caramel74%

powdery65%

tropical56%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

tropical77%

lactonic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineapplePeach

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

CaramelSandalwoodVanillaCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

BananaPineappleOrangePeach

Heart2-4 hrs

MilkLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCaramelMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Peach, Jasmine and Caramel. Durations are only published for Banana Split, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer43

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter56

Day100

Night43

Category winnerBanana SplitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBanana SplitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amal by Swiss Arabian is a floral fruity gourmand for women that leans into tropical sweetness. It opens with bright pineapple and peach notes, settling quickly into a warm, sugary blend of caramel and vanilla. This composition is best suited for casual day wear during spring or fall, offering a comforting, youthful v…

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Banana Split by Gulf Orchid is a playful tropical dessert in a bottle. Do not expect dry elegance here. The opening rushes forward with bright candied banana, tart pineapple, and juicy sweet peach. It feels sunny and loud. Within fifteen minutes, a gentle splash of steamed milk and airy jasmine softens the sharp fruit…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amal or Banana Split?

Banana Split takes 5 of 7 categories. Amal is rated 3.80/5 from 40 votes; Banana Split is rated 4.17/5 from 36 votes. Choose Amal for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Banana Split for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amal or Banana Split?

Banana Split lasts longest (Banana Split 71/100, Amal 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amal or Banana Split?

Projection is very close: Amal 63/100, Banana Split 63/100 for sillage.

Do Amal and Banana Split smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Peach, Jasmine and Caramel.

Is Amal or Banana Split better for summer or winter?

For summer, Banana Split is the stronger pick. For winter, Amal is the stronger pick. Amal suits daytime wear; Banana Split suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amal and Banana Split?

Amal has top notes of Pineapple and Peach, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Banana Split has top notes of Banana, Pineapple, Orange and Peach, heart notes of Milk, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Musk and Sandalwood.