Bamboo for Men
Franck Olivier2012
Side by side
Bamboo for Men vs. Cool Water
Cool Water rates higher with the community, while Bamboo for Men wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bamboo for Men | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 1988 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bamboo for Men
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Conifer
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin orangeAppleLemonRed fruits
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Heart
PatchouliGeraniumLavenderVetiver
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
Base
AmberMoss
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bamboo for Men | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The citrus opening is legitimately refreshing, and the herbal heart gives it backbone. The mossy drydown is where this earns its stripes, smelling natural rather than synthetic.Bamboo for Men
Here's the thing about Cool Water: it doesn't try to seduce you. It just shows up, smells incredible, and never overstays. That's rarer than it sounds.Cool Water
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bamboo for Men | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 1.35 oz | — | $39.49ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 2.5 oz | — | $80.00ecosmetics |
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