Fragrance comparison

Bamboo vs Lua

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 236 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bamboo

MAIOS

4.805 votes

Rank #40,896 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Lua

Natura

3.90231 votes

Rank #14,684 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bamboo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bamboo
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Lua
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bamboo3/4

Lua1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BambooMAIOS

LuaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

3.90/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 23%Had 77%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

26%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBamboo

SillageBamboo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBambooBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

floral86%

fruity72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

amber30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeRed PepperRed Berries

Heart

PeonyApricotRose

Base

AmberMuskPatchouli

Top

PassionfruitApricotLemonMandarin OrangeBergamotPineapple

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaPeony

Base

AmberwoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Apricot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,896

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,684

PerfumerFrancisco Marano, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLuaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bamboo by MAIOS presents a bright, fruity opening grounded by soft florals. Mandarin orange and red berries create an immediate pop of energy, while a heart of peony and apricot brings a gentle, smooth sweetness. This fragrance balances vibrant top notes with a base of warm amber and musk, making it a versatile choice…

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Lua by Natura is a floral fruity scent for women that balances bright passionfruit and pineapple top notes with a soft heart of rose and freesia. This perfume offers a sugary, nostalgic feel, reminiscent of retro sweets and confectioneries, making it a comforting choice for daytime wear during the spring season when y…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bamboo or Lua?

Bamboo takes 3 of 4 categories. Bamboo is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Lua is rated 3.90/5 from 231 votes. Choose Bamboo for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Lua for a sweet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bamboo or Lua?

Bamboo lasts longest (Bamboo 63/100, Lua 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bamboo or Lua?

Bamboo projects furthest (Bamboo 75/100, Lua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bamboo and Lua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Apricot and Rose.

Is Bamboo or Lua better for summer or winter?

Bamboo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bamboo and Lua?

Bamboo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Pepper and Red Berries, heart notes of Peony, Apricot and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Lua has top notes of Passionfruit, Apricot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amberwood, Sandalwood and Musk.