{"product_id":"banana-split-by-gulf-orchid","title":"Banana Split by Gulf Orchid","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanana Split by Gulf Orchid is a playful, tropical Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance launched in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Top Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana, Peach, Pineapple, and Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Heart Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Base Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla, Caramel, Musk, and Sandalwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDupe \u0026amp; Comparisons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Inspiration \/ Similar Scent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently compared alongside or cross-shopped with Lattafa Eclaire Banoffi, though reviewers note that Lattafa's version leans into a denser, more literal banoffee pie vibe, whereas Gulf Orchid delivers a brighter, fruitier-forward dessert profile with a prominent yellow candy\/banana split character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• It is also loosely aligned with the wider trend of novelty sweet banana or dessert-inspired body and skin scents (such as Ellis Brooklyn Banana Milkshake or Profumo di Firenze Buontalenti), functioning as an affordable standalone gourmand rather than a strict 1:1 clone of a high-end niche bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGender \u0026amp; Season:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gender:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated and marketed as unisex (for women and men), though the heavy sugary, fruity-caramel profile leans traditionally sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Season:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for spring and summer (vacation\/tropical vibes) or cooler indoor\/nighttime settings when you want a fun, edible projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ideal Occasions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasual daytime outings, beach or holiday trips, fun dates, or social hangouts where a playful, lighthearted, and sweet scent fits the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Avoid When:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormal corporate or strict professional environments where heavy sweet or gourmand sillage might feel too casual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProjection \u0026amp; Longevity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Concentration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEau de Parfum (EDP), 100ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Projection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to strong in the first couple of hours, leaving a sweet, noticeable scent bubble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Longevity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLasts roughly 6 to 8 hours on skin and clothes, with the creamy vanilla-caramel and musk lingering longest in the dry-down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EWJ Perfumes \u0026 more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46965534687279,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/6867\/4863\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c10f90b6-ee24-4b2f-8d3f-abf9409fbb4c.jpg?v=1791479700","url":"https:\/\/ewjperfumesandmore.com\/products\/banana-split-by-gulf-orchid","provider":"EWJ Perfumes and more","version":"1.0","type":"link"}