Plantain by Demeter Fragrance bottle
Demeter Fragrance

Plantain

3.7/5 · 42 votes Unisex 2015
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day100
Night25
Summer88
Spring56
Fall56
Winter25
Our take

Banana is rarely this convincing in a bottle. The single note here smells like the fruit itself, fresh and starchy rather than candy. It carries a green edge that keeps the sweetness from becoming a syrup, sitting in the fruity and tropical space without leaning into a mocktail vibe. The scent feels honest and a bit playful, like something you would reach for on a bright morning when the windows are open and the air feels warm. It suits someone who enjoys straightforward gourmands and does not mind a fragrance that wears its theme plainly. The composition is simple by design, so it pairs well with a casual mood and a light outfit, fitting easily into a day spent outside rather than a formal evening.

The aroma stays present for a good while once it settles on the skin, and it keeps a gentle presence near you as you move through the room. Because there is only one ingredient, the impression never shifts or reveals a hidden layer, which can make it feel one-dimensional after the first hour. It is a fun novelty that captures the fruit accurately, but it lacks the structure and depth that a more complex blend would provide. If you expect a fragrance to evolve or to show different facets as the day goes on, this linear character will feel like a limitation.

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