Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk Eau de Parfum vs Bana Banana Eau de Parfum

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Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2017 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Bana Banana Eau de Parfum bottle Bana Banana EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk EDP
This one is a proper head-turner, but whether for good or bad is down to your skin chemistry and tolerance for 'burnt rubber'. It's a divisive masterpiece, so don't even think about blind buying. Test it, and if it works for you, prepare for compliments.
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Our Verdict - Bana Banana EDP
Divisive, unique, and fleeting - Bana Banana offers a whimsical opening that sadly doesn't stick around. Don't go in expecting a gourmand banana bonanza, but rather a powdery, sophisticated floral with a brief fruity cameo.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk EDP
Bana Banana EDP

Notes

Only in Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk
Spicy 52% Floral 48%
Only in Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk
Carnation 56% Lily Of The Valley 44%
Shared Notes
Amber 35% vs 35%
Musk 29% vs 31%
Only in Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk
Vanilla 34%
Only in Bana Banana
Tonka Bean 33%

Accords

Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk Bana Banana
100%
Amber
89%
Fruity
100%
97%
Vanilla
55%
96%
Floral
77%
86%
Powdery
76%
82%
Musky
60%
Iris
71%
Green
69%
Ozonic
54%
52%
Animalic
48%
Sweet
Amber shared
100%
89%
100%
Vanilla shared
97%
55%
Floral shared
96%
77%
Powdery shared
86%
76%
Musky shared
82%
60%
71%
69%
54%
52%
48%

Performance

Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk Bana Banana
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and longevity, this isn't an office-friendly scent, but its sophisticated amber and musk make it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's too opulent for casual wear, and definitely unsuitable for sport.

Bana Banana

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and short-lived fruity burst make it suitable for casual wear or an office setting where it won't overwhelm. Due to its unique and somewhat 'odd' character, it's less suited for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, vanilla, floral

Key Differences

Adds banana flower and iris, drops carnation and floral

Where to buy

Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk EDP
Bana Banana EDP
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