Inspired by Bamboo Eau de Parfum vs Guerlain Samsara Parfum

Inspired by Bamboo

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F	Gender	F
-	Year	2020
£	Price Tier	££££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Inspired by Bamboo

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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Our Verdict - Guerlain Samsara

A masterful blend of sandalwood and jasmine, it's both elegant and enduring - a signature scent for cooler months.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	11%
Floral	42%	50%
Fruity	3%	4%
Green	3%	6%
Sweet	31%	30%
Warm	8%	2%
Woody	12%	12%
Earthy	2%	4%
Animalic	6%	6%
Fresh	11%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 57% vs 41%

Only in Inspired by Bamboo

Orange Blossom 42%

Only in Guerlain Samsara

Ylang-Ylang 58%

Only in Inspired by Bamboo

Lily 57% Ylang-Ylang 43%

Only in Guerlain Samsara

Jasmine 56% Narcissus 25% Violet 19%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 42% vs 41%

Vanilla 27% vs 20%

Only in Inspired by Bamboo

Amber 30%

Only in Guerlain Samsara

Iris 25% Tonka Bean 13%

Accords

Inspired by Bamboo Guerlain Samsara

85%

White Floral

80%

Floral

70%

65%

Woody

80%

45%

Powdery

60%

55%

Fresh

50%

Amber

Warm Spicy

40%

White Floral

85%

Floral shared

80%

70%

Woody shared

65%

80%

Powdery shared

45%

60%

Fresh

55%

Amber

50%

Warm Spicy

40%

Performance

Inspired by Bamboo Guerlain Samsara

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Intimate

Projection

Strong

Light

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Inspired by 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.

Guerlain Samsara

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The rich floral and woody notes make it perfect for cooler and transitional seasons like spring and fall, while its deep base allows it to perform well in winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Samsara's luxurious and elegant profile makes it suitable for formal occasions and dates, while its rich projection may be a bit much for office or sport settings.