Fragrance comparison

Raw Passion vs Bambu

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Raw Passion

Denim

3.5016 votes

Rank #63,079 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Bambu

Julie Burk Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #47,822 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Raw Passion
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bambu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Raw Passion2/4

Bambu2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bambu
Sillage & projection: Raw Passion
Value for money: Raw Passion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bambu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raw PassionDenim

BambuJulie Burk Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 34%Had 34%Want 31%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBambu

SillageRaw Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRaw PassionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonCedarOakmoss

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top

WatermelonCitrusesLavenderMint

Heart

CinnamonClovesNutmegGeranium

Base

PatchouliCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Cinnamon and Cedar. Durations are only published for Raw Passion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 32%Date 31%Party 21%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,822

PerfumerJulio Burko

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBambuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Raw Passion is an affordable, spicy aromatic splash designed for brisk weather and casual downtime. The first spray punches through with a quick flash of cool mint and sharp lavender before revealing a warm core of sweet cinnamon and dry cedar wood. It has an unapologetic barbershop backbone softened by a powder…

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Bambu by Julie Burk Perfumes brings an aromatic fougere style to the table. It opens with a crisp splash of watermelon and mint, balanced by lavender. As it dries, it settles into a spiced heart of cinnamon and cloves, anchored by oakmoss. This is a versatile, cool-weather companion for those who enjoy spiced, green-l…

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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, Raw Passion or Bambu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Raw Passion is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Bambu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Raw Passion for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bambu for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Raw Passion or Bambu?

Bambu lasts longest (Bambu 100/100, Raw Passion 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raw Passion or Bambu?

Raw Passion projects furthest (Raw Passion 54/100, Bambu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raw Passion and Bambu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Cinnamon and Cedar.

Is Raw Passion or Bambu better for summer or winter?

Raw Passion suits evening wear; Bambu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raw Passion and Bambu?

Raw Passion has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Oakmoss, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Bambu has top notes of Watermelon, Citruses, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Oakmoss.