Fragrance comparison

Dorsaf vs Gucci Bamboo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,846 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dorsaf

Swiss Arabian

4.676 votes

Rank #30,824 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Bamboo

Gucci

3.624,840 votes

Rank #7,801 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dorsaf takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dorsaf
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Gucci Bamboo
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dorsaf2/3

Gucci Bamboo1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DorsafSwiss Arabian

Gucci BambooGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

3.62/ 5 · 4,840 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

21%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

4,840 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDorsaf

SillageDorsaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

sweet65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomFruitsBergamot

Heart

SaffronYlang-YlangJasmine SambacTurkish Rose Oil

Base

PatchouliVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Casablanca LilyYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodTahitian VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Gucci Bamboo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall45

Winter25

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerGucci BambooHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dorsaf by Swiss Arabian is an oriental floral perfume launched in 2014. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of saffron and Turkish rose oil. This scent finds its base in creamy sandalwood, amber, and patchouli, creating a rounded profile that suits cool evenings in autum…

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Gucci Bamboo by Gucci is a clean, crisp floral fragrance built around bright citrus and smooth white flowers. It opens with an immediate lift of tart bergamot, leading quickly into a luminous heart of Casablanca lily, ylang ylang, and sweet orange blossom. The floral bouquet feels airy and sheer rather than dense or h…

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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, Dorsaf or Gucci Bamboo?

Dorsaf takes 2 of 3 categories. Dorsaf is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Gucci Bamboo is rated 3.62/5 from 4,840 votes. Choose Dorsaf for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Gucci Bamboo for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dorsaf or Gucci Bamboo?

Dorsaf lasts longest (Dorsaf 70/100, Gucci Bamboo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dorsaf or Gucci Bamboo?

Dorsaf projects furthest (Dorsaf 67/100, Gucci Bamboo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dorsaf and Gucci Bamboo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.

Is Dorsaf or Gucci Bamboo better for summer or winter?

Dorsaf suits day or night wear; Gucci Bamboo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dorsaf and Gucci Bamboo?

Dorsaf has top notes of Orange Blossom, Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose Oil, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood. Gucci Bamboo has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Casablanca Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Tahitian Vanilla and Amber.