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Frangipani Flower Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle Frangipani Flower Cologne EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Bamboo - 913 Eau de Parfum bottle Bamboo - 913 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Frangipani Flower Cologne EDP
A divisive take on a tropical classic. Some find it a bright, sunny delight, a holiday in a bottle. Others sniff a synthetic, short-lived disappointment that misses the mark on authentic frangipani. Sample first to see which camp you're in.
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Our Verdict - Bamboo - 913 EDP
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Frangipani Flower Cologne EDP
Bamboo - 913 EDP

Notes

Only in Frangipani Flower Cologne
Lemon 50% Solar Note 50%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 30% vs 45%
Only in Frangipani Flower Cologne
Frangipani 40% Jasmine 30%
Only in Bamboo - 913
Lily 55%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 52% vs 45%
Only in Frangipani Flower Cologne
Benzoin 47%
Only in Bamboo - 913
Vanilla 29% Amber 25%

Accords

Frangipani Flower Cologne Bamboo - 913
100%
Floral
90%
Citrus
35%
65%
White Floral
85%
77%
Tropical
61%
Woody
55%
54%
Lactonic
52%
Aldehydic
48%
Sweet
40%
44%
Aromatic
100%
Citrus shared
90%
35%
White Floral shared
65%
85%
77%
Woody shared
61%
55%
54%
52%
Sweet shared
48%
40%
44%

Performance

Frangipani Flower Cologne Bamboo - 913
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Frangipani Flower Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its light, fresh floral and citrus accords make it ideal for casual wear, especially during warmer months. However, the limited projection and longevity mean it's subtle enough for an office setting, though some found it too 'summery'.

Bamboo - 913

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The bright floral-woody profile suits spring and summer best, feeling underpowered against heavier winter layers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Soft and polished enough for the office, versatile for daytime casual wear, but lacks the presence for a big evening occasion.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, white floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Frangipani Flower Cologne EDP
Bamboo - 913 EDP
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