Bogart vs Bambu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bogart takes 3 of 4 categories.
BogartChoose it for a fresh spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
BambuChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bogart3/4
Bambu1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bambu
- Sillage & projection
- Bogart
- Value for money
- Bogart
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bogart
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BogartJacques BogartBambuJulie Burk PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 2,091 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
1,871 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBambu
SillageBogart
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBogartBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
leather91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
mossy65%
smoky56%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemaryLemon BlossomOrangeYellow Mandarin
Heart
NutmegClovesGeraniumJuniperLavenderCedar
Base
OakmossBirchLeather
Top
WatermelonCitrusesLavenderMint
Heart
CinnamonClovesNutmegGeranium
Base
PatchouliCedarOakmoss
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cloves, Geranium and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#455
PerfumerLucien Ferrero, Maurice Maurin
Launched—
Reviews261
Overall rank#51,887
PerfumerJulio Burko
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBogartHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBogart by Jacques Bogart is a bold aromatic fougère launched in 1975. This masculine classic centers on a robust structure of rosemary, lavender, and oakmoss, grounded by leather and birch. It delivers a clean, sharp, and intensely herbal profile that feels right at home in a professional office or as a daily signatur…
Reviews →Bambu by Julie Burk Perfumes brings an aromatic fougere style to the table. It opens with a crisp splash of watermelon and mint, balanced by lavender. As it dries, it settles into a spiced heart of cinnamon and cloves, anchored by oakmoss. This is a versatile, cool-weather companion for those who enjoy spiced, green-l…
Reviews →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, Bogart or Bambu?
Bogart takes 3 of 4 categories. Bogart is rated 4.05/5 from 2,091 votes; Bambu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bogart for a fresh spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bambu for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bogart or Bambu?
Bambu lasts longest (Bambu 100/100, Bogart 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bogart or Bambu?
Bogart projects furthest (Bogart 67/100, Bambu 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bogart and Bambu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cloves, Geranium and Lavender.
Is Bogart or Bambu better for summer or winter?
Bambu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bogart and Bambu?
Bogart has top notes of Rosemary, Lemon Blossom, Orange and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cloves, Geranium and Juniper, a base of Oakmoss, Birch and Leather. Bambu has top notes of Watermelon, Citruses, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Oakmoss.
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