Fragrance comparison

Bambu for Her vs Plum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Bambu for Her

Adolfo Dominguez

3.7544 votes

Rank #18,976 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Plum

Mary Greenwell

4.05149 votes

Rank #7,213 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bambu for Her
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Plum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bambu for Her1/7

Plum6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bambu for HerAdolfo Dominguez

PlumMary Greenwell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

4.05/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 33%Had 18%Want 48%

Category winnerPlumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

44 votes

34%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerPlumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPlum

SillagePlum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value55

Category winnerBambu for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

earthy84%

green77%

mossy69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

tuberose77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BambooGreen NotesLitchi

Heart

Cherry BlossomGardeniaPatchouliRose

Base

oak mossWoodsy NotesMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachBlack CurrantBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseGardeniaAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Patchouli, Rose and oak moss. Durations are only published for Plum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall47

Winter16

Day100

Night22

Spring43

Summer27

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night87

Category winnerPlumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 28%Work 23%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,976

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#7,213

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPlumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bambu for Her by Adolfo Dominguez is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Bambu for Her was launched in 2010. Top notes are Bamboo, Green Notes and Litchi; middle notes are Cherry Blossom, Gardenia, Patchouli and Rose; base notes are oak moss, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

Mary Greenwell Plum delivers a surprising shock to anyone expecting a sugary fruit bowl. The opening hits with tart black currant and bright bergamot before a lush wave of tuberose takes over. Do not expect candy. This fragrance is a full-bodied modern chypre built with classical backbone. Ripe peach and dark plum fle…

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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, Bambu for Her or Plum?

Plum takes 6 of 7 categories. Bambu for Her is rated 3.75/5 from 44 votes; Plum is rated 4.05/5 from 149 votes. Choose Bambu for Her for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Plum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bambu for Her or Plum?

Plum lasts longest (Plum 67/100, Bambu for Her 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bambu for Her or Plum?

Plum projects furthest (Plum 66/100, Bambu for Her 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bambu for Her and Plum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Patchouli, Rose and oak moss.

Is Bambu for Her or Plum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bambu for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Plum is the stronger pick. Bambu for Her suits daytime wear; Plum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bambu for Her and Plum?

Bambu for Her has top notes of Bamboo, Green Notes and Litchi, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Gardenia, Patchouli and Rose, a base of oak moss, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Sandalwood. Plum has top notes of Plum, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.