Fragrance comparison

Ambrosia Imperiale vs Banana Split

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambrosia Imperiale

Navitus Parfums

3.7225 votes

Rank #24,456 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Banana Split

Jousset Parfums

3.32108 votes

Rank #40,914 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambrosia Imperiale takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ambrosia Imperiale
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Banana Split
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Ambrosia Imperiale5/7

Banana Split1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambrosia ImperialeNavitus Parfums

Banana SplitJousset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 50%Had 4%Want 47%

3.32/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

Category winnerAmbrosia ImperialeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

24%Hate

25 votes

22%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

18%Dislike

12%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerAmbrosia ImperialeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAmbrosia Imperiale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBanana SplitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla91%

warm spicy83%

fruity74%

caramel65%

amber56%

sweet100%

fruity86%

vanilla72%

tropical58%

chocolate44%

caramel30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BananaRumBrazilian OrangeCeylon CinnamonDavana

Heart

DatesAmberwoodOrchidJasmine

Base

Whipped CreamCaramelVanillaMuskSaffronBenzoin

Top

BananaWhipped Cream

Heart

ChocolateVanillaIce cream

Base

Chocolate SauceCaramel

InformationalShared notesBanana, Whipped Cream, Caramel and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall63

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbrosia ImperialeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex14

Women57

Men3

Unisex29

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,456

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,914

PerfumerJimmy Bodin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbrosia ImperialeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambrosia Imperiale by Navitus Parfums opens with an unexpected green banana note combined with dark rum, Ceylon cinnamon, and bittersweet davana. Instead of turning into a sugary banana candy or baked dessert, the initial spray stays surprisingly aromatic and crisp on skin. As the scent unfolds, sticky dates and amber…

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Banana Split by Jousset Parfums is an intense gourmand fragrance built around dessert notes. It delivers a heavy dose of ripe fruit and rich confectionery accords, suited primarily for cold weather and casual wear. The scent attempts to replicate a classic ice cream sundae on the skin, offering a distinct profile for …

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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, Ambrosia Imperiale or Banana Split?

Ambrosia Imperiale takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambrosia Imperiale is rated 3.72/5 from 25 votes; Banana Split is rated 3.32/5 from 108 votes. Choose Ambrosia Imperiale for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Banana Split for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ambrosia Imperiale or Banana Split?

They last about the same: Ambrosia Imperiale 64/100, Banana Split 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambrosia Imperiale or Banana Split?

Ambrosia Imperiale projects furthest (Ambrosia Imperiale 53/100, Banana Split 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambrosia Imperiale and Banana Split smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Banana, Whipped Cream, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Ambrosia Imperiale or Banana Split better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambrosia Imperiale and Banana Split?

Ambrosia Imperiale has top notes of Banana, Rum, Brazilian Orange and Ceylon Cinnamon, heart notes of Dates, Amberwood, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Whipped Cream, Caramel, Vanilla and Musk. Banana Split has top notes of Banana and Whipped Cream, heart notes of Chocolate, Vanilla and Ice cream, a base of Chocolate Sauce and Caramel.