Fragrance comparison

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition

Gucci

3.72132 votes

Rank #15,038 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #37,290 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition1/2

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 231/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Bamboo Limited EditionGucci

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 34%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

132 votes

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

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

Tahitian VanillaSandalwoodAmbergris

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall61

Winter32

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#37,290

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGucci Bamboo Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition is a crisp floral fragrance centered on white flowers, bright citrus, and smooth woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly transitions into a bouquet of Casablanca lily, orange blossom, and sweet ylang-ylang. As the initial brightness settles, a warm base of Tahiti…

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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 reads as an old-school floral chypre with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into a warmer, more sensual mix of white florals, oakmoss, woods, leather, and soft sweetness. It feels polished, vintage-leaning, and quite dressed up, especially if you enjoy rich florals with a …

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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 Limited Edition or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition is rated 3.72/5 from 132 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which projects more, Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 better for summer or winter?

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Casablanca Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Sandalwood and Ambergris. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Cloves, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Cedar and Vetiver.