Fragrance comparison

Bana Banana vs Whimsical

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 655 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bana Banana

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.92644 votes

Rank #4,621 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #43,459 IrisWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bana Banana takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bana Banana
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bana Banana3/5

Whimsical2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bana Banana
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bana Banana
Sillage & projection: Whimsical
Value for money: Whimsical
Versatility: Not scored
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

WhimsicalRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBana Banana

SillageWhimsical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWhimsicalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

floral84%

powdery77%

iris69%

green61%

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both iris, floral and powdery

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

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Pepper, Iris and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,621

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews72

Overall rank#43,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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 Whimsical?

Bana Banana takes 3 of 5 categories. Bana Banana is rated 3.92/5 from 644 votes; Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Bana Banana for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bana Banana or Whimsical?

Bana Banana lasts longest (Bana Banana 64/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bana Banana or Whimsical?

Whimsical projects furthest (Whimsical 63/100, Bana Banana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bana Banana and Whimsical smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Pepper, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Bana Banana or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

Bana Banana suits daytime wear; Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bana Banana and Whimsical?

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. Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin.