Fragrance comparison

Bambou vs HoS N.002

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Bambou

Roger & Gallet

3.8451 votes

Rank #15,724 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

HoS N.002

House Of Sillage

3.9165 votes

Rank #13,498 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HoS N.002 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bambou
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
HoS N.002
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bambou3/7

HoS N.0024/7

Ratings & consensus: HoS N.002
Community sentiment: Bambou
Longevity: HoS N.002
Sillage & projection: HoS N.002
Value for money: Bambou
Versatility: Bambou
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HoS N.002

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BambouRoger & Gallet

HoS N.002House Of Sillage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 60%

3.91/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 29%Had 17%Want 53%

Category winnerHoS N.002Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

67%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

34%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerBambouMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHoS N.002

SillageHoS N.002

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBambouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

green83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

floral56%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

musky30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

Bamboo LeafFig LeafNasturtium

Base

CedarVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesDriftwoodGalangaVetiverEgyptian Jasmine

Base5-8 hrs

CedarMuskWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for HoS N.002, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall33

Winter7

Day100

Night9

Spring97

Summer100

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night25

Category winnerBambouMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men83

Unisex11

Women6

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#13,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerHoS N.002Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bambou opens with brisk grapefruit, bergamot and orange, then settles into a watery green bamboo and fig leaf heart with a soft cedar, vetiver and musk base. On skin it usually reads fresh, slightly tart and quietly woody rather than lush or floral. This suits warm weather, daytime wear and anyone who likes clean citr…

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HoS N.002 by House Of Sillage opens with a crisp, sunlit burst of juicy grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange that immediately wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus sparkle begins to soften, a breezy blend of coastal driftwood, herbal juniper berries, and sharp galanga emerges across the heart. Earthy vetiver and d…

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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, Bambou or HoS N.002?

HoS N.002 takes 4 of 7 categories. Bambou is rated 3.84/5 from 51 votes; HoS N.002 is rated 3.91/5 from 65 votes. Choose Bambou for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose HoS N.002 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bambou or HoS N.002?

HoS N.002 lasts longest (HoS N.002 67/100, Bambou 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bambou or HoS N.002?

HoS N.002 projects furthest (HoS N.002 68/100, Bambou 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bambou and HoS N.002 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Bambou or HoS N.002 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bambou is the stronger pick. For winter, HoS N.002 is the stronger pick. Bambou suits daytime wear; HoS N.002 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bambou and HoS N.002?

Bambou has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Bamboo Leaf, Fig Leaf and Nasturtium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. HoS N.002 has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Driftwood, Galanga and Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Musk and White Amber.