Green

Bamboo

Note Profile

Natural 23 perfumes

Also Known As

Bamboo Leaf

About

Fresh, clean green

Scent Profile

Bamboo has a fresh, clean green aroma with subtle watery and slightly woody undertones. Its scent is crisp and airy, evoking the sensation of dewy leaves and young shoots. The note remains light and transparent throughout its evolution, without becoming overly sharp or grassy.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 75%

Sweet 0%

Warm 0%

Woody 10%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 45%

Origin

Bamboo is sourced from the stems and leaves of various bamboo species, primarily in Asia. In perfumery, its scent is typically recreated using a blend of green, watery, and woody aroma molecules, as natural bamboo yields little essential oil through extraction.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use bamboo mainly as a top or heart note to impart freshness and a modern green character. It blends well with aquatic, citrus, and light floral notes, and is often included in compositions aiming for a clean, natural impression.