Is Eden Perfumes No.549 Bamboo a dupe of Gucci Bamboo?

Bamboo EDP

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No.549 Bamboo EDP

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No.549 Bamboo Eau de Parfum bottle No.549 Bamboo EDP
$46.95+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $23.64/fl oz (2.5 fl oz (75 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bamboo EDP
A poised, modern floral-woody scent that balances creamy woods, light florals, and crisp citrus. Sophisticated yet inviting, it is ideal for women who want grace and confidence in a bottle without overwhelming sweetness or heaviness.
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Our Verdict - No.549 Bamboo EDP
No.549 keeps Gucci Bamboo's core ylang-ylang-and-vanilla warmth recognisable, with a softer, sweeter finish than the original's more polished sandalwood drydown - a workable everyday alternative rather than an exact clone.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Bamboo EDP A No.549 Bamboo EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bamboo EDP
No.549 Bamboo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Sandalwood 35% vs 47%
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 57%
Vanilla 32% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 57%
Only in No.549 Bamboo
Freesia 42%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 35% vs 47%
Vanilla 32% vs 52%
Only in Bamboo
Amber 31%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Bamboo No.549 Bamboo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bamboo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The blend of citrus and lush florals feels vibrant in spring, while creamy woods and subtle vanilla lend enough depth for cool fall. It's less suited to extreme summer heat or winter chill, but works in mild versions of both.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and balanced femininity make it ideal for workplace or daytime wear, as well as for dates and casual outings. The elegant floral-woody profile transitions to some formal settings but lacks the assertiveness for sporty or highly formal occasions.

No.549 Bamboo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Gucci Bamboo, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Gucci Bamboo, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds freesia, drops amber and lily

Where to buy

Bamboo EDP
No.549 Bamboo EDP

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