Kilian 2012 EDP

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Bamboo Harmony

by Calice Becker

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Kilian Bamboo Harmony is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Calice Becker. Bamboo Harmony opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Mimosa, Bamboo, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Mate, Oakmoss, and Fig Leaf. Kilian's Bamboo Harmony carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Bamboo Harmony is a divisive one. Many find this green tea and citrus blend to be a 'zen' spa experience, while a good few others dismiss it as an overpriced, generic freshie with woeful performance. Your mileage (and wallet) may vary.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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Bamboo Harmony Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot37%
Neroli33%
Bitter Orange30%
Heartas listed
Tea34%
Bamboo29%
Mimosa20%
Spicy Notes17%
Baseas listed
Fig Leaf35%
Mate35%
Oakmoss30%

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 Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and often-described 'inoffensive' nature, coupled with many noting its light projection, makes it an excellent choice for office wear or casual daytime use. While some suggest it for active moments, its relaxed and elegant DNA also lends itself to more refined, albeit not overtly formal, settings like certain date scenarios.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a lively burst of bergamot and bitter orange, tempered by the delicate sweetness of neroli, instantly evoking a bright, clean freshness. The heart soon reveals a prominent green tea accord, bolstered by the unique, earthy bitterness of mate and the subtle, woody nuances of bamboo. A hint of mimosa adds a soft, powdery floral touch, while the base grounds the composition with a green, slightly milky fig leaf and a sophisticated, mossy whisper of oakmoss.

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