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Bana Banana vs Eterniris

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

Updated 727 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bana Banana takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Bana Banana

    Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eterniris

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bana Banana4/7
Eterniris3/7
Ratings & consensus
Bana Banana
Community sentiment
Bana Banana
Longevity
Eterniris
Sillage & projection
Bana Banana
Value for money
Eterniris
Versatility
Eterniris
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bana Banana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bana BananaL'Artisan Parfumeur
EternirisHermetica
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 644 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%
3.57/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%
Category winnerBana BananaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
43%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

644 votes

33%Love
23%Like
22%Ok
14%Dislike
8%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerBana BananaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityEterniris

SillageBana Banana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value52
Category winnerEternirisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
amber92%
floral84%
powdery77%
iris69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Violet LeafMacePepper
Heart2-3 hrs
Banana FlowerIrisJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
AmberTonka BeanMusk
Top
PineappleSaffronBulgarian RosePepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet Leaf
Heart
RaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCloveOrrisCedarJasmineNutmeg
Base
Indian OudVetiverPatchouliAmberMyrrhVanillaMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Pepper, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Bana Banana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter35
Day100
Night37
Spring90
Summer55
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night95
Category winnerEternirisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex45
Women52
Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%
Men44
Unisex42
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,621

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews72

Overall rank#14,829

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerBana BananaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bana Banana by L'Artisan Parfumeur is an unexpected, playful scent that treats banana as fine perfumery rather than a candy joke. It starts with a crisp, green snap of violet leaf and a hint of warm mace that frames a realistic, slightly under-ripe banana fruit note. As it warms on skin, the fruitiness softens into a …

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Hermetica Eterniris takes the classic pairing of rich woods and velvety floral notes in an unexpected, alcohol-free direction. The scent opens with a lively splash of juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, and warm saffron, instantly catching your attention before softening into a powdery heart of earthy orris, raspberry, a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bana Banana or Eterniris?

Bana Banana takes 4 of 7 categories. Bana Banana is rated 3.92/5 from 644 votes; Eterniris is rated 3.57/5 from 83 votes. Choose Bana Banana for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eterniris for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bana Banana or Eterniris?

Eterniris lasts longest (Eterniris 72/100, Bana Banana 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bana Banana or Eterniris?

Projection is very close: Bana Banana 60/100, Eterniris 58/100 for sillage.

Do Bana Banana and Eterniris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Pepper, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Bana Banana or Eterniris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bana Banana is the stronger pick. For winter, Eterniris is the stronger pick. Bana Banana suits daytime wear; Eterniris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bana Banana and Eterniris?

Bana Banana has top notes of Violet Leaf, Mace and Pepper, heart notes of Banana Flower, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. Eterniris has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Clove, a base of Indian Oud, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.

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