Fragrance comparison

Bana Banana vs L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 768 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bana Banana

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.92644 votes

Rank #4,621 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum

Jacques Fath

4.00124 votes

Rank #7,062 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bana Banana4/7

L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bana Banana
Community sentiment: L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum
Longevity: L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Bana Banana
Value for money: Bana Banana
Versatility: L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum
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

L'Iris de Fath Eau de ParfumJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

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

53%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerL'Iris de Fath Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityL'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum

SillageBana Banana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value32

Category winnerBana BananaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

floral84%

powdery77%

iris69%

green61%

powdery100%

floral92%

violet84%

iris77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and iris

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

PeachViolet LeafBergamot

Heart

IrisVioletCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTurkish RoseLilac

Base

Bourbon VetiverMuskBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Iris, Jasmine and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring88

Summer42

Fall100

Winter77

Day91

Night100

Category winnerL'Iris de Fath Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Men8

Unisex60

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,621

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews72

Overall rank#7,062

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched—

Reviews29

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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L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum is a sophisticated floral scent centered on a high-quality iris butter. It opens with a bright, fruity peach note before settling into a powdery and earthy heart. Designed for both men and women, this fragrance provides a textured, skin-like experience that works beautifully during mild sp…

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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 L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum?

Bana Banana takes 4 of 7 categories. Bana Banana is rated 3.92/5 from 644 votes; L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum is rated 4.00/5 from 124 votes. Choose Bana Banana for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bana Banana or L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum?

L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum 71/100, Bana Banana 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bana Banana or L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Bana Banana 60/100, L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum 59/100 for sillage.

Do Bana Banana and L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and iris accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Iris, Jasmine and Tonka Bean.

Is Bana Banana or L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bana Banana is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Bana Banana suits daytime wear; L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bana Banana and L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum?

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. L'Iris de Fath Eau de Parfum has top notes of Peach, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vetiver, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.