Fragrance comparison

Bamboo vs Mandarin Peony

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bamboo

MAIOS

4.805 votes

Rank #36,715 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Mandarin Peony

Tulip

3.8312 votes

Rank #49,452 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bamboo takes 4 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.
Mandarin Peony
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bamboo4/4

Mandarin Peony0/4

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: Bamboo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BambooMAIOS

Mandarin PeonyTulip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

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

25%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBamboo

SillageBamboo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value92

Category winnerBambooBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

floral86%

amber72%

fresh58%

rose44%

fruity30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, floral and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

Peony

Heart2-3 hrs

Mandarin OrangeFruity Notes

Base4-5 hrs

AmberRose

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peony, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Mandarin Peony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,715

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,452

PerfumerVictoria England

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBambooHigher 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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Tulip Mandarin Peony gives you a crisp, cheerful wash of petals and juicy fruit. It opens with ruffled pink peony blossoms and bright mandarin orange. You get immediate sweetness without sticky syrup. Within twenty minutes, soft orchard fruit notes and velvety rose surface on skin. It is clean, friendly, and unpretent…

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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, Bamboo or Mandarin Peony?

Bamboo takes 4 of 4 categories. Bamboo is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Mandarin Peony is rated 3.83/5 from 12 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 Mandarin Peony for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bamboo or Mandarin Peony?

Bamboo lasts longest (Bamboo 63/100, Mandarin Peony 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bamboo or Mandarin Peony?

Bamboo projects furthest (Bamboo 75/100, Mandarin Peony 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bamboo and Mandarin Peony smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peony, Rose and Amber.

Is Bamboo or Mandarin Peony better for summer or winter?

Bamboo suits day or night wear; Mandarin Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bamboo and Mandarin Peony?

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. Mandarin Peony has top notes of Peony, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes, a base of Amber and Rose.