Phenomenal vs Bamboo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bamboo takes 3 of 4 categories.
PhenomenalChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
BambooChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Phenomenal1/4
Bamboo3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Phenomenal
- Sillage & projection
- Bamboo
- Value for money
- Bamboo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bamboo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PhenomenalSuperTrashBambooMAIOSWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%
4.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPhenomenal
SillageBamboo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBambooBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
yellow floral61%
fruity100%
fresh92%
rose84%
warm spicy77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomMandarin OrangeRed Berries
Heart
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomPeony
Base
PatchouliMusk
Top
Mandarin OrangeRed PepperRed Berries
Heart
PeonyApricotRose
Base
AmberMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Red Berries, Peony and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer29
Fall100
Winter71
Day71
Night100
Spring80
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#52,258
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#40,497
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBambooHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPhenomenal by SuperTrash opens with a bold hit of spicy cardamom and bright mandarin. As it settles, a floral heart of ylang-ylang and peony takes the stage before grounding into a patchouli and musk base. This oriental floral scent suits independent women who enjoy a warm, spicy profile for evening wear in autumn and…
Reviews →Bamboo by MAIOS presents a bright, fruity opening grounded by soft florals. Mandarin orange and red berries create an immediate pop of energy, while a heart of peony and apricot brings a gentle, smooth sweetness. This fragrance balances vibrant top notes with a base of warm amber and musk, making it a versatile choice…
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, Phenomenal or Bamboo?
Bamboo takes 3 of 4 categories. Phenomenal is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Bamboo is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Phenomenal for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bamboo for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Phenomenal or Bamboo?
Phenomenal lasts longest (Phenomenal 72/100, Bamboo 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Phenomenal or Bamboo?
Bamboo projects furthest (Bamboo 75/100, Phenomenal 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Phenomenal and Bamboo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Peony and Patchouli.
Is Phenomenal or Bamboo better for summer or winter?
Phenomenal suits evening wear; Bamboo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Phenomenal and Bamboo?
Phenomenal has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Bamboo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Pepper and Red Berries, heart notes of Peony, Apricot and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk and Patchouli.
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