Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 352 Gucci Bamboo a dupe of Gucci Bamboo?

Bamboo EDP

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352 Gucci Bamboo EDP

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EDP Concentration EDP
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352 Gucci Bamboo Eau de Parfum bottle 352 Gucci Bamboo EDP
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Best value £0.67/ml (75ml)
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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 - 352 Gucci Bamboo EDP
352 mirrors Bamboo's creamy lily-and-ylang heart over a sandalwood-vanilla base, but lacks the original's confident, textured warmth.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Bamboo EDP A 352 Gucci 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
352 Gucci Bamboo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Sandalwood 35% vs 43%
Lily 34% vs 43%
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 34%
Vanilla 32% vs 34%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 21%
Amber 31% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Lily 34% vs 43%
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 34%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 35% vs 43%
Vanilla 32% vs 34%
Amber 31% vs 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 352 Gucci Bamboo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

352 Gucci Bamboo

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

The woody-vanilla base wears warmest in the cooler months.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

The polished, creamy floral works comfortably for the office or low-key dates.

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
93%
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

Bamboo EDP
352 Gucci Bamboo EDP
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