Fragrance comparison

Bambou vs Ecusson

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

Bambou

Weil

3.77128 votes

Rank #16,368 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ecusson

Jean d'Albret

4.4798 votes

Rank #28,857 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecusson takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bambou
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ecusson
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bambou2/7

Ecusson5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BambouWeil

EcussonJean d'Albret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 47%Had 25%Want 28%

4.47/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerEcussonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

128 votes

59%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerEcussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityEcusson

SillageEcusson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBambouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

earthy84%

yellow floral77%

mossy69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian Mandarin

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangTea RoseTuberose

Base

Bourbon VetiverOakmossSandalwood

Top

AldehydesOrrisLemonCassia BourbonCassis

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumJasmineVioletTuberose

Base

OakmossMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Bourbon Vetiver. 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

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerEcussonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#28,857

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBambouHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Weil Bambou opens with a bright splash of Sicilian mandarin, presenting a clean citrus character that quickly shifts into a green floral. The heart brings out ylang-ylang and tea rose, steering the blend away from sharp bitterness and toward a smooth, slightly powdery texture. It wears light on the skin, avoiding the …

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Ecusson is a dusty, green-leaning chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes and sharp lemon. The core softens into a powdery iris and carnation heart, before settling into a warm oakmoss and vetiver base. It suits collectors seeking a dry, historic French profile for cool autumn afternoons.

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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, Bambou or Ecusson?

Ecusson takes 5 of 7 categories. Bambou is rated 3.77/5 from 128 votes; Ecusson is rated 4.47/5 from 98 votes. Choose Bambou for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ecusson for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bambou or Ecusson?

Ecusson lasts longest (Ecusson 68/100, Bambou 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bambou or Ecusson?

Projection is very close: Ecusson 60/100, Bambou 58/100 for sillage.

Do Bambou and Ecusson smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Bourbon Vetiver.

Is Bambou or Ecusson better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ecusson is the stronger pick. For winter, Ecusson is the stronger pick. Ecusson suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bambou and Ecusson?

Bambou has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tea Rose and Tuberose, a base of Bourbon Vetiver, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Ecusson has top notes of Aldehydes, Orris, Lemon and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.