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    Bamboo vs. Simple Elements Crisp Forest

    Bamboo by Byblos bottle

    Bamboo

    Byblos
    Eau de Toilette2004
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Bamboo rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bamboo vs. Simple Elements Crisp Forest
    BambooSimple Elements Crisp Forest
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20042009
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bamboo

    Citrus
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Fresh
    Warm Spicy

    Simple Elements Crisp Forest

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOrangeLemonBlack Pepper
    CypressBergamotStone pine
    Heart
    BambooJasmineLily of the ValleyViolet
    Vetiver
    Base
    TeakwoodSandalwoodMusk
    Cashmere WoodBirchPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bamboo vs. Simple Elements Crisp Forest
    BambooSimple Elements Crisp Forest
    Score4.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't the kind of fresh that disappears by noon. The bamboo stays. Not loud, not weak, a green anchor that holds the citrus from scattering and the wood from getting heavy.Bamboo
    You get the real thing: cold cypress, green vetiver, pine that doesn't apologize for itself. This is the forest fragrance for those who want the honest outdoors, not a filtered version.Simple Elements Crisp Forest