BergamotOpens with
Casablanca LilyHeart
Tahitian VanillaDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2016 →
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Gucci · Sold as feminine
Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition
The quiet intimacy of an art deco room where the scent of vanilla and sandalwood lingers, blending with the subtle hints of citrus and floral notes.
BergamotTopCasablanca LilyHeart
Ylang-YlangHeart
Orange BlossomHeartTahitian VanillaBase
SandalwoodBase+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 Bamboo Limited EditionPremium · $100–250
51%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
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition was launched in 2017 as an updated version of the original Gucci Bamboo, featuring a new art-deco bottle adorned with silver bamboo details. Crafted by perfumer Frank Voelkl, this fragrance opens with a bright burst of bergamot before leading into the heart notes of casablanca lily and ylang-ylang. The base is anchored by tahitian vanilla, sandalwood, and ambergris, creating an aroma that balances floral sweetness with subtle spiciness and woody depth. This composition captures a sense of grace and femininity while maintaining Gucci's signature elegance.
Apply a generous spritz to your pulse points in the morning for the best longevity. The top notes are bright and will fade within two hours, but the warm base notes will last throughout the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin rather than across a room, so aim for direct application.
Fig. 01 — Gucci Bamboo Limited Edition, 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
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 18%, disliked or hated by 20%.