Fragrance comparison

Bambou vs Spirit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 179 ratings analysed

Bambou

Weil

3.77128 votes

Rank #16,368 White FloralWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Spirit

Boadicea the Victorious

4.0851 votes

Rank #14,109 GreenWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spirit takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bambou
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Spirit
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bambou1/7

Spirit6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BambouWeil

SpiritBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 47%Had 25%Want 28%

4.08/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 60%

Category winnerSpiritRating 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

51%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerSpiritMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySpirit

SillageSpirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value33

Category winnerBambouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

earthy84%

yellow floral77%

mossy69%

rose61%

green100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

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

Black currant leafGalbanumBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomHyacinthJasmineRose

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Oakmoss. 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–

Spring60

Summer47

Fall87

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerSpiritMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#14,109

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSpiritHigher 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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Bitter galbanum and crushed black currant leaf punch open Spirit by Boadicea the Victorious before heavy tuberose and ylang-ylang take over the middle hours. Christian Provenzano grounds the floral push with a dry oakmoss and patchouli foundation. It smells green, sharp, and expansive on skin, carrying strong projecti…

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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 Spirit?

Spirit takes 6 of 7 categories. Bambou is rated 3.77/5 from 128 votes; Spirit is rated 4.08/5 from 51 votes. Choose Bambou for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Spirit for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bambou or Spirit?

Spirit lasts longest (Spirit 80/100, Bambou 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bambou or Spirit?

Spirit projects furthest (Spirit 83/100, Bambou 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bambou and Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Oakmoss.

Is Bambou or Spirit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bambou and Spirit?

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. Spirit has top notes of Black currant leaf, Galbanum, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.