Maie Piou 2024 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Banana Oud

by Clementine Humeau , Jean-Charles Sommerard

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Maie Piou Banana Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Clementine Humeau and Jean-Charles Sommerard. Banana Oud opens with Coriander, Banana, and Rum, settles into a heart of Davana, Ylang-Ylang, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oud, Birch, and Saffron. Maie Piou's Banana Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some calling it a unique masterpiece and others recoiling from its animalic funk. Don't blind buy, get your nose on it first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Unique
  • Mysterious
  • Playful
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Banana Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, often polarising scent profile and beastly projection reported by some, this isn't one for the office. It's much better suited for nights out or adventurous dates where its unique character can shine without overwhelming a more formal setting.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Banana Oud opens with a surprising, sweet burst of banana, ranging from ripe and juicy to slightly green and chewy. This playful fruitiness is quickly joined by a boozy kick of rum, adding warmth and depth. The heart turns floral and spiced with ylang-ylang, cinnamon and davana, before a deeply animalic base of musk and a potent, sometimes barnyard-esque oud, edged with saffron and birch, creates a contrasting, daring blend that lingers with undeniable presence.

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