12 community ratings

Black Bamboo (Cologne)

2012UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.1/ 10

Community score
12 ratings

Demeter Fragrance Library Black Bamboo (Cologne) pairs bamboo sprout, green notes and ginger in a fresh, green unisex scent.

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How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.6 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

4.7 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

5.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

50% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bamboo sprout

Green notes Ginger

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Creamy

What does Black Bamboo (Cologne) smell like?

Green notes and bamboo sprout keep the scent cool and plant-like, while ginger adds a light touch of spice. Fresh and green accords lead; floral, fruity and woody facets stay in the background, with a creamy softness alongside. It reads as one whole rather than separate layers.

Voters find the longevity moderate and the sillage weak, so expect a quiet scent that stays close to the skin. The number of votes is small, so this impression is tentative. It sits neutrally between masculine and feminine. Zara #Midsummer Orange Zest and Florascent Wabi have a close profile.