Fragrance comparison

Gucci Bamboo vs L'Oree du Bois

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,212 ratings analysed

Gucci Bamboo

Gucci

3.624,840 votes

Rank #7,801 White FloralCitrus

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40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

L'Oree du Bois

Jacques Fath

3.69372 votes

Rank #5,939 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Oree du Bois takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gucci Bamboo
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Oree du Bois
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Gucci Bamboo1/7

L'Oree du Bois6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci BambooGucci

L'Oree du BoisJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 4,840 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

3.69/ 5 · 372 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 38%

Category winnerL'Oree du BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

4,840 votes

28%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

260 votes

Category winnerL'Oree du BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityL'Oree du Bois

SillageL'Oree du Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value52

Category winnerL'Oree du BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

sweet65%

soft spicy56%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both yellow floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Casablanca LilyYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodTahitian VanillaAmber

Top

NeroliBergamotYellow Mandarin

Heart

Mimosa absoluteBroomYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base

HoneyCuminCashmeranSandalwoodSaffronMuskCinnamonAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Gucci Bamboo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall45

Winter25

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci BambooMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men7

Unisex52

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#5,939

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews70

Category winnerL'Oree du BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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L'Oree du Bois opens with a sharp burst of yellow mandarin and neroli before settling into a dense, honeyed mimosa heart. This unisex fragrance from Jacques Fath leans into autumnal, woody warmth. It suits those seeking a textured, pollen-like experience that avoids traditional sugary sweetness, making it a distinct c…

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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, Gucci Bamboo or L'Oree du Bois?

L'Oree du Bois takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci Bamboo is rated 3.62/5 from 4,840 votes; L'Oree du Bois is rated 3.69/5 from 372 votes. Choose Gucci Bamboo for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Oree du Bois for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Bamboo or L'Oree du Bois?

L'Oree du Bois lasts longest (L'Oree du Bois 69/100, Gucci Bamboo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Bamboo or L'Oree du Bois?

L'Oree du Bois projects furthest (L'Oree du Bois 63/100, Gucci Bamboo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Bamboo and L'Oree du Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Gucci Bamboo or L'Oree du Bois better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Bamboo is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Oree du Bois is the stronger pick. Gucci Bamboo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Bamboo and L'Oree du Bois?

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. L'Oree du Bois has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Mimosa absolute, Broom, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Honey, Cumin, Cashmeran and Sandalwood.