Fragrance comparison

Banana Split vs Farsah

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Banana Split

Gulf Orchid

4.1736 votes

Rank #21,889 SweetFruity

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Farsah

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #49,677 PatchouliFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Banana Split takes 3 of 5 categories.

Banana Split
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Farsah
Choose it for a patchouli and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Banana Split3/5

Farsah2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Banana SplitGulf Orchid

FarsahLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBanana Split

SillageFarsah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFarsahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

tropical77%

lactonic69%

vanilla61%

patchouli100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

caramel69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BananaPineappleOrangePeach

Heart2-4 hrs

MilkLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCaramelMuskSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Fruity NotesPeach

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

PatchouliLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

RaspberryCaramelVanillaLeatherMusk

Category winnerBanana SplitLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter56

Day100

Night43

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#49,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBanana SplitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Banana 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…

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Farsah by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a sweet, fruity floral fragrance anchored by dark, earthy base notes. The scent opens with a burst of sweet peach and mixed fruity notes that immediately feel plush and vibrant. As the initial brightness settles, floral touches of jasmine and lily of the valley merge with a pronounced …

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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, Banana Split or Farsah?

Banana Split takes 3 of 5 categories. Banana Split is rated 4.17/5 from 36 votes; Farsah is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Banana Split for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Farsah for a patchouli and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Banana Split or Farsah?

Banana Split lasts longest (Banana Split 71/100, Farsah 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Banana Split or Farsah?

Farsah projects furthest (Farsah 75/100, Banana Split 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Banana Split and Farsah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Banana Split or Farsah better for summer or winter?

Banana Split suits daytime wear; Farsah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Banana Split and Farsah?

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. Farsah has top notes of Fruity Notes and Peach, heart notes of Patchouli, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Caramel, Vanilla and Leather.