Is Match Fragrances Bamboo a dupe of Gucci Bamboo?

Bamboo EDP

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Bamboo EDP

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Bamboo Eau de Parfum bottle Bamboo EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Bamboo Eau de Parfum bottle Bamboo EDP
£32.90 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.67/ml (75ml)
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£17.99 from
30ml at Match Fragrances
Best value £0.30/ml (100ml)
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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 - Bamboo EDP
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Gucci's Bamboo (2015) - the Alberto Morillas Casablanca lily-sandalwood feminine that became Gucci's clean white-floral signature, here translated into a bergamot-orange blossom opening over Casablanca lily and a sandalwood close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime feminine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Bamboo EDP A 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
Bamboo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 57%
Sandalwood 35% vs 42%
Lily 34% vs 56%
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 43%
Vanilla 32% vs 27%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 42%
Amber 31% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 57%
Only in Bamboo
Orange Blossom 42%
Shared Notes
Lily 34% vs 56%
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 43%
Only in Bamboo
Orange Blossom 32%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 35% vs 42%
Vanilla 32% vs 27%
Amber 31% vs 30%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Bamboo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Bamboo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

White-floral-sandalwood structure peaks in spring and summer; autumn carries. Winter softer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Elegant white-floral-woody feminine fits office, casual, date and formal. Less suited to sport.

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

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work

50ml 3 offers
75ml 3 offers
Bamboo EDP
Bamboo EDP
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