Fragrance comparison

Banana Split vs Perle de Coco Perfume Oil

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Banana Split

Gulf Orchid

4.1736 votes

Rank #20,026 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Perle de Coco Perfume Oil

And Other Stories

4.254 votes

Rank #50,473 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Banana Split takes 3 of 4 categories.

Banana Split
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perle de Coco Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Banana Split3/4

Perle de Coco Perfume Oil1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Banana Split
Sillage & projection: Banana Split
Value for money: Perle de Coco Perfume Oil
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 Orchid

Perle de Coco Perfume OilAnd Other Stories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

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

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBanana Split

SillageBanana Split

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPerle de Coco Perfume OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

tropical77%

lactonic69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

caramel77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

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

Top

Red AppleCaramel

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineBamboo

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMilk

InformationalShared notesMilk, 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter56

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Casual 38%Party 30%Date 22%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,026

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#50,473

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Perle de Coco Perfume Oil by And Other Stories is a warm, tropical gourmand that swaps heavy beach vibes for a cozy skin scent. Built around a sweet core of caramel and milk, it offers a soft, milky wrap that stays close to the skin. It works beautifully for casual daytime wear when you want a quiet, comforting sweetn…

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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, Banana Split or Perle de Coco Perfume Oil?

Banana Split takes 3 of 4 categories. Banana Split is rated 4.17/5 from 36 votes; Perle de Coco Perfume Oil is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Banana Split for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perle de Coco Perfume Oil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Banana Split or Perle de Coco Perfume Oil?

Banana Split lasts longest (Banana Split 71/100, Perle de Coco Perfume Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Banana Split or Perle de Coco Perfume Oil?

Banana Split projects furthest (Banana Split 63/100, Perle de Coco Perfume Oil 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Banana Split and Perle de Coco Perfume Oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Milk, Jasmine, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Banana Split or Perle de Coco Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Banana Split suits daytime wear; Perle de Coco Perfume Oil suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Banana Split and Perle de Coco Perfume Oil?

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. Perle de Coco Perfume Oil has top notes of Red Apple and Caramel, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Bamboo, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Milk.