Fragrance comparison

Adidas 3 Man vs Bamboo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Adidas 3 Man

Adidas

3.5426 votes

Rank #55,317 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bamboo

Byblos

4.3631 votes

Rank #19,247 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bamboo takes 5 of 5 categories.

Adidas 3 Man
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bamboo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adidas 3 Man0/5

Bamboo5/5

Ratings & consensus: Bamboo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bamboo
Sillage & projection: Bamboo
Value for money: Bamboo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bamboo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Adidas 3 ManAdidas

BambooByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 59%Want 23%

4.36/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 66%

Category winnerBambooRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

50%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBamboo

SillageBamboo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBambooBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

white floral70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Teak WoodSandalwoodMuskGreen GrassYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotOrangeAmalfi LemonPepper

Heart

BambooJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

Teak WoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesTeak Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall33

Winter11

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,317

PerfumerAlain Astori, Jean-Pierre Mary, Martine Pallix

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBambooHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas 3 Man by Adidas is a Woody fragrance for men. Adidas 3 Man was launched in 2003. Adidas 3 Man was created by Alain Astori, Jean-Pierre Mary and Martine Pallix.

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Bamboo by Byblos is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a crisp, green bamboo note paired with citrus. It captures the feel of a walk through a cool forest during the height of summer. The composition relies on bergamot and lemon to provide an immediate, refreshing opening that wears well in high heat.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adidas 3 Man or Bamboo?

Bamboo takes 5 of 5 categories. Adidas 3 Man is rated 3.54/5 from 26 votes; Bamboo is rated 4.36/5 from 31 votes. Choose Adidas 3 Man for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bamboo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas 3 Man or Bamboo?

Bamboo lasts longest (Bamboo 53/100, Adidas 3 Man 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas 3 Man or Bamboo?

Bamboo projects furthest (Bamboo 55/100, Adidas 3 Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas 3 Man and Bamboo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Adidas 3 Man or Bamboo better for summer or winter?

Adidas 3 Man suits daytime wear; Bamboo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas 3 Man and Bamboo?

Adidas 3 Man features Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk, Green Grass and Yuzu. Bamboo has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Bamboo, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.