Franck Olivier 2012 EDP

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Bamboo for Women

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Franck Olivier Bamboo for Women is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Bamboo for Women opens with Violet Leaf, Ivy, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. Franck Olivier's Bamboo for Women carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A gentle, green floral that smells far more expensive than it is. The only catch? Its disappearing act is legendary, meaning you'll be constantly respraying this lovely, understated scent.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
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Bamboo for Women Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its light, fresh profile and moderate to low performance make it ideal for casual daytime wear and the office, where it won't offend. It's too subtle for a date or formal event, but its clean vibe works for light activity.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a fresh, verdant burst of violet leaf and ivy, sweetened by a hint of blackcurrant. As it settles, a soft floral heart emerges, dominated by delicate lily and rose, with the creamy touch of ylang-ylang. The base offers a clean, subtle grounding with quiet musk, cedar, and a whisper of vetiver, creating an overall impression of understated freshness.

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