Bonbon Banane vs Makai
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Makai takes 3 of 5 categories.
Bonbon BananeChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MakaiChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bonbon Banane2/5
Makai3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Makai
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Makai
- Sillage & projection
- Makai
- Value for money
- Bonbon Banane
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bonbon Banane
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bonbon BananeLe Monde GourmandMakaiAmaranthvsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%
4.43/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%
Category winnerMakaiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
26%Like
16%Ok
16%Dislike
5%Hate
74 votes
57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMakai
SillageMakai
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBonbon BananeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
woody88%
coconut77%
fresh65%
ozonic53%
powdery42%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
coconut84%
fruity77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both coconut, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Banana LeafSandalwoodCoconut
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CoconutCoconut LeafExotic FruitsSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaPineappleExotic floral notesSand
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Coconut. Durations are only published for Bonbon Banane, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer100
Fall34
Winter17
Day100
Night21
Spring50
Summer100
Fall13
Winter13
Day100
Night40
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#15,682
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#42,446
PerfumerVincent Gambino
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBonbon BananeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBonbon Banane by Le Monde Gourmand presents an airy, tropical profile built around banana leaf, coconut, and sandalwood. Rather than delivering a heavy dessert, the scent opens with a crisp green freshness and a gentle ozonic breeze. As the initial brightness settles, a smooth coconut accord brings a creamy, relaxed w…
Reviews →Makai by Amaranthvs is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Makai was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Vincent Gambino.
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, Bonbon Banane or Makai?
Makai takes 3 of 5 categories. Bonbon Banane is rated 3.72/5 from 74 votes; Makai is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose Bonbon Banane for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Makai for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bonbon Banane or Makai?
Makai lasts longest (Makai 75/100, Bonbon Banane 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bonbon Banane or Makai?
Makai projects furthest (Makai 71/100, Bonbon Banane 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bonbon Banane and Makai smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coconut, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Coconut.
Is Bonbon Banane or Makai better for summer or winter?
Bonbon Banane suits daytime wear; Makai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bonbon Banane and Makai?
Bonbon Banane features Banana Leaf, Sandalwood and Coconut. Makai features Coconut, Coconut Leaf, Exotic Fruits, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
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