Is The Essence Vault Bamboo - 913 a dupe of Gucci Bamboo?
Bamboo EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bamboo - 913 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bamboo
- Bamboo - 913
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
No. 913 reaches for Gucci Bamboo's lily-ylang-ylang-and-sandalwood balance and gets the shape right, but it's a simpler, quieter floral that fades within a few hours where the original holds a soft sandalwood glow for most of the day.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
The bright floral-woody profile suits spring and summer best, feeling underpowered against heavier winter layers.
Occasions
Soft and polished enough for the office, versatile for daytime casual wear, but lacks the presence for a big evening occasion.
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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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