How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Bergamot and orange at the top, bamboo and jasmine in the middle and teak wood and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bamboo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Byblos Bamboo EDC
Byblos is the house behind Bamboo EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
Bamboo price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Shiseido Zen but less than Creed Erolfa.
Is Bamboo long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like teak wood and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Diesel Plus Plus Masculine is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like bamboo and teak wood. Less obvious notes include Amalfi lemon, lily-of-the-valley and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.20 out of 5.
Other Byblos perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Ghiaccio, Cielo and Blu Love Affair.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 spreads further.
Perfumes that smell like Bamboo
Similar picks to try: Shiseido Zen (5 shared notes), Creed Erolfa (6 shared notes), Diesel Plus Plus Masculine (7 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Bamboo come out?
It came out in 2004.
Can women wear Bamboo?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.