Fragrance comparison

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition vs Pierre de Velay No. 23

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition

Gucci

3.72132 votes

Rank #15,038 White FloralCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #15,725 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 23
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition3/7

Pierre de Velay No. 234/7

Ratings & consensus: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Community sentiment: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Sillage & projection: Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition
Value for money: Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition
Versatility: Pierre de Velay No. 23
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 No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 34%

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Rating 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

53%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23

SillageGucci Bamboo Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value38

Category winnerGucci Bamboo Limited EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and animalic

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

AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineVioletRose de MaiOrange Blossom

Base

AmbergrisCivetLabdanumLeatherMuskCedarOakmossTobacco

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Ambergris. 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

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#15,725

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

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 No. 23 opens with bright aldehydes and soft citrus, then quickly settles into a powdery floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet, rose and orange blossom. The real twist is underneath, where amber, leather, tobacco and animalic notes give it a darker, more intimate edge. It suits someone who enjoys…

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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 No. 23?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition is rated 3.72/5 from 132 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes. Choose Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition or Pierre de Velay No. 23?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition 59/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition projects furthest (Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition 64/100, Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Ambergris.

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

For summer, Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Pierre de Velay No. 23 is the stronger pick. Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition and Pierre de Velay 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 No. 23 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Ambergris, Civet, Labdanum and Leather.