Fragrance comparison

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge vs Banana Split

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge

Jivi Parfums

4.504 votes

Rank #45,248 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Banana Split

Gulf Orchid

4.1736 votes

Rank #20,033 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Banana Split
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge2/5

Banana Split2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Banana Split
Sillage & projection: Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge
Value for money: Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Banana Split

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: KnowledgeJivi Parfums

Banana SplitGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

4.17/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

47%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBanana Split

SillageStory Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStory Of Oud Chapter 3: KnowledgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

fresh77%

vanilla65%

citrus53%

green42%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

tropical77%

lactonic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBergamotAppleBananaPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

BlueberryLily of the ValleyCoconutPineappleJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberCaramelMusk

Top20-30 mins

BananaPineappleOrangePeach

Heart2-4 hrs

MilkLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCaramelMuskSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter56

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 33%Date 28%Party 24%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBanana SplitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge by Jivi Parfums is an exuberant, candy-sweet fruit explosion that completely subverts its woody name. The fragrance opens with a sunny blend of ripe peach, juicy apple, crisp bergamot, and sweet banana before settling into a tropical heart of pineapple and coconut. Grounded by a rich …

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge or Banana Split?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Banana Split is rated 4.17/5 from 36 votes. Choose Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Banana Split for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge or Banana Split?

They last about the same: Banana Split 71/100, Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge or Banana Split?

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge projects furthest (Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge 75/100, Banana Split 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge and Banana Split smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Banana, Peach and Lily of the Valley.

Is Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge or Banana Split better for summer or winter?

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge suits daytime wear; Banana Split suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge and Banana Split?

Story Of Oud Chapter 3: Knowledge has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Apple and Banana, heart notes of Blueberry, Lily of the Valley, Coconut and Pineapple, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Caramel and Musk. 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.