Fragrance comparison

Le Parfum vs Banana Republic M

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 235 ratings analysed

5 wins

Le Parfum

Claus Porto

4.5030 votes

Rank #33,768 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Banana Republic M

Banana Republic

3.87205 votes

Rank #8,620 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Le Parfum
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Banana Republic M
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Le Parfum5/7

Banana Republic M2/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Parfum
Community sentiment: Le Parfum
Longevity: Le Parfum
Sillage & projection: Le Parfum
Value for money: Banana Republic M
Versatility: Le Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Banana Republic M

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ParfumClaus Porto

Banana Republic MBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.87/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 56%Had 28%Want 17%

Category winnerLe ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

29%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerLe ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLe Parfum

SillageLe Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBanana Republic MBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh88%

woody77%

citrus65%

ozonic53%

aquatic42%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fig LeafWoody NotesCitrusesWatermelon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesFig LeafPlum

Heart

SageJasmineRosemary

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf and Citruses. Durations are only published for Le Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall39

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLe ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex71

Women6

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,768

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,620

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerBanana Republic MHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Parfum by Claus Porto delivers a crisp, natural green profile built around crushed fig leaf, bright citruses, juicy watermelon, and dry woody notes. Created by perfumer Lyn Harris, the scent balances brisk herbal bitterness with an airy, aquatic freshness that feels remarkably lifelike rather than sweet. As it sett…

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Banana Republic M opens with a sharp burst of citruses and the green, slightly bitter edge of fig leaf. It is a clean, refreshing fragrance that captures the casual elegance of the late nineties. As it develops on the skin, the initial brightness softens, allowing a sweet undertone of plum and sage to emerge. The scen…

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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, Le Parfum or Banana Republic M?

Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Le Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 30 votes; Banana Republic M is rated 3.87/5 from 205 votes. Choose Le Parfum for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Banana Republic M for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le Parfum or Banana Republic M?

Le Parfum lasts longest (Le Parfum 65/100, Banana Republic M 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Parfum or Banana Republic M?

Le Parfum projects furthest (Le Parfum 60/100, Banana Republic M 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Parfum and Banana Republic M smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, green and woody accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf and Citruses.

Is Le Parfum or Banana Republic M better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Le Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Parfum and Banana Republic M?

Le Parfum features Fig Leaf, Woody Notes, Citruses and Watermelon. Banana Republic M has top notes of Citruses, Fig Leaf and Plum, heart notes of Sage, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.