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Bamboo Harmony vs Eau d'Ikar

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

Updated 3,025 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau d'Ikar takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Bamboo Harmony

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Eau d'Ikar

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Bamboo Harmony2/7
Eau d'Ikar5/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau d'Ikar
Community sentiment
Bamboo Harmony
Longevity
Eau d'Ikar
Sillage & projection
Eau d'Ikar
Value for money
Eau d'Ikar
Versatility
Eau d'Ikar
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bamboo Harmony

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bamboo HarmonyBy Kilian
Eau d'IkarSisley
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 1,991 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.73/ 5 · 1,034 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerEau d'IkarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
45%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

1,723 votes

32%Love
44%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

787 votes

Category winnerBamboo HarmonyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityEau d'Ikar

SillageEau d'Ikar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value27
¤ Price value51
Category winnerEau d'IkarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green90%
fresh80%
woody70%
fresh spicy60%
aromatic50%
citrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
green69%
balsamic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotNeroliBitter Orange
Heart
TeaBambooMateMimosaSpices
Base
Fig LeafHollyoak moss
Top
BergamotCarrot SeedsBitter OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Mastic or LentisqueIrisGreen NotesTeaReedSpicesJasmine
Base
VetiverSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange, Tea and Spices. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer87
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau d'IkarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex69
Women20
Men52
Unisex44
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,280

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews198

Overall rank#6,059

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerBamboo HarmonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bamboo Harmony offers a clean, citrus-forward aromatic experience defined by notes of bergamot, tea, and bamboo. This scent leans into a minimalist, spa-like quality that feels refined and calm. It is a versatile choice for office settings or warm spring mornings when you want a crisp, non-intrusive aura that lingers …

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Eau d'Ikar opens with bitter citrus and carrot seed, then turns green, powdery, and quietly woody. The mastic note gives it a dry Mediterranean feel that reads refined, unusual, and a little old-school rather than easygoing. This suits someone who likes texture over sweetness. Expect a complex, evolving wear with vet…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bamboo Harmony or Eau d'Ikar?

Eau d'Ikar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bamboo Harmony is rated 3.70/5 from 1,991 votes; Eau d'Ikar is rated 3.73/5 from 1,034 votes. Choose Bamboo Harmony for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Eau d'Ikar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bamboo Harmony or Eau d'Ikar?

Eau d'Ikar lasts longest (Eau d'Ikar 64/100, Bamboo Harmony 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bamboo Harmony or Eau d'Ikar?

Eau d'Ikar projects furthest (Eau d'Ikar 55/100, Bamboo Harmony 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bamboo Harmony and Eau d'Ikar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Tea and Spices.

Is Bamboo Harmony or Eau d'Ikar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau d'Ikar is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau d'Ikar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bamboo Harmony and Eau d'Ikar?

Bamboo Harmony has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Tea, Bamboo, Mate and Mimosa, a base of Fig Leaf, Holly and oak moss. Eau d'Ikar has top notes of Bergamot, Carrot Seeds, Bitter Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Iris, Green Notes and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.

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