BergamotOpens with
Casablanca LilyHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2016 →
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Gucci · Sold as feminine
Gucci Bamboo
The quiet strength of a woman navigating her day with grace and composure.
BergamotTopCasablanca LilyHeart
Ylang-YlangHeart
Orange BlossomHeartSandalwoodBase
Tahitian VanillaBase+1Full bottle: Premium tier, typically $100–250. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Gucci BambooPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessThis Is Love! for Him · Zadig & VoltaireMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Gucci Bamboo, launched in 2015, is a floral-woody composition that embodies the blend of elegance and modernity for which Gucci is known. The fragrance opens with a burst of citrus from bergamot, leading into an exotic heart of Casablanca lily, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom. This floral bouquet transitions smoothly to a base of sandalwood, Tahitian vanilla, and amber, creating a warm and comforting finish that is both gentle and intense. Despite its subtle approach, Gucci Bamboo has become one of the most reviewed fragrances in the catalog, often praised for its reliable office-daytime wear.
Gucci Bamboo has a low-sillage profile, so applying it directly to pulse points will help the scent stay close to your skin. It blooms fully after about an hour, making it perfect for daytime wear without overpowering the space around you.
Fig. 01 — Gucci Bamboo, Gucci
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Frank Voelkl
The precision craftsmanFrank Voelkl is a senior perfumer at Firmenich who has earned a reputation as one of the most technically gifted noses of his generation. Born in Germany and trained in France, he brings Germanic precision to French artistry.
“To me, Santal 33 is my masterpiece on “perfect imperfection.””
Frank Voelkl · CaFleureBon, October 2014
The Gucci Bamboo line
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Designer Gucci
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 22%, disliked or hated by 23%.