Bana Banana L'Artisan Parfumeur 2019

Since I have never tried a fragrance with the banana theme before, I was extremely excited about this new release from L'Artisan Parfumeur. And what shall I say in view of the name Bana Banana: You want banana, you get banana...and that is a whole, intensely fragrant banana plant.

If I had imagined the banana before rather walking in a tropical-sweet, somewhat densely sultry direction (I could also have simply read the complete fragrance pyramyde), the banana banana (please repeat very quickly three times) is dressed in a very present iris-powder veil. So anyone who expects an obtrusive, sticky-sweet art banana can be reassured. The iris and other slightly floral hints, which are probably due to the jasmine, take away some of the authenticity of the fruit, but it remains consistently recognisable and dominant as a medium-ripe, possibly even slightly green banana. Only after quite a while does the tonka bean begin to speak tentatively, without the leading banana, however, saying goodbye to me.

Bana Banana fits perfectly into spring for me and can unfold its full strength on medium warm days. Since banana scents are anything but mainstream, this perfume should also be extremely creative and individual. In terms of sillage and durability, the fragrance is only mediocre, but is also well wearable indoors. Which must be clear to you: You definitely smell like banana. Whether you like it or not, you have to know for yourself. I personally like the scent, but would get on my nerves if I wore it too often. But on relaxed days, when you don't take yourself too seriously (and maybe you don't have an important business appointment or job interview coming up), you definitely know how to delight yourself and the gang of monkeys around you with this scent.