Banana Split vs Coco
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Banana Split takes 3 of 4 categories.
Banana SplitChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CocoChoose it for a cacao and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Banana Split3/4
Coco1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Banana Split
- Sillage & projection
- Banana Split
- Value for money
- Coco
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Banana Split
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Banana SplitGulf OrchidCocoMadamirmaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 93%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBanana Split
SillageBanana Split
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCocoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
tropical77%
lactonic69%
vanilla61%
cacao100%
caramel86%
vanilla72%
sweet58%
warm spicy44%
powdery30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
BananaPineappleOrangePeach
Heart2-4 hrs
MilkLily of the ValleyJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaCaramelMuskSandalwood
Top
Cacao PodPeach
Heart
Jasmine
Base
VanillaCaramelMusk
InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine, Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for Banana Split, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall89
Winter56
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,498
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#53,734
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBanana SplitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBanana 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…
Reviews →Coco by Madamirma opens with an intense blast of raw cacao pod coupled with sweet peach nectar. The fruitiness recedes quickly as rich caramel and creamy vanilla emerge in the heart. A faint touch of jasmine prevents the dry-down from feeling overly dense, keeping the cocoa notes airy. Heavy musk grounds the base, giv…
Reviews →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, Banana Split or Coco?
Banana Split takes 3 of 4 categories. Banana Split is rated 4.17/5 from 36 votes; Coco is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Banana Split for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Coco for a cacao and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Banana Split or Coco?
Banana Split lasts longest (Banana Split 71/100, Coco 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Banana Split or Coco?
Banana Split projects furthest (Banana Split 63/100, Coco 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Banana Split and Coco smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Vanilla and Caramel.
Is Banana Split or Coco better for summer or winter?
Banana Split suits daytime wear; Coco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Banana Split and Coco?
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. Coco has top notes of Cacao Pod and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.
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