Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Bamboo
Bamboo by Gucci (2015) is built around Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Casablanca Lily. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Casablanca lily, tuberose and creamy sandalwood: a bright, polished white bouquet. »
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Chanel · 2019
Gabrielle Essence
Shared notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Musk, Vanilla. What differs: Peach, Petitgrain, White Flowers.
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Rochas · 1987
Byzance
Shared notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Aldehydes, Cardamom, Basil.
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Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1981
Giorgio
Shared notes: Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Sandalwood. What differs: Peach, Apricot, Gardenia.
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Rochas · 1960
Madame Rochas
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli.
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Boucheron · 1988
Boucheron (femme)
Shared notes: Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood. What differs: Marigold, Apricot, Galbanum.
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Rochas · 2019
Mademoiselle Rochas Couture
Shared notes: Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Pear, Pink Pepper, Heliotrope. Same family (Floral Woody).
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Lancôme · 1995
Poême
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla. What differs: Blue Poppy, Datura, Narcissus.
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Dolce & Gabbana · 2013
The One Desire
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Tuberose, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Mandarin, Lychee, Lily.
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Chanel · 1922
N°22
Shared notes: Lily of the Valley, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Vanilla. What differs: Aldehydes, Neroli, Jasmine.
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Kenzo · 1988
Ça Sent Beau
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla. What differs: Mandarin, Patchouli, Gardenia.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Bamboo?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Gabrielle Essence by Chanel is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Bamboo, including Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom.
What is an alternative to Bamboo from another house?
Gabrielle Essence (Chanel, 2019) picks up Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.