Top Notes 
Heart Notes 
Base Notes 
04/28/2022
GeorgeReid
37 Reviews
GeorgeReid
3
A Caribbean Night
While researching Puig as a company, I came across Adolfo Dominguez, a fashion brand I am not familiar with, and apparently owns a fragrance line.
Pricing-wise, the fragrance line is a step up from familiar Puig affordable brands such as Bennington, Antonio Banderas, and the fragrance Quorum, but significantly cheaper than Puig’s designer brands such as Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Prada.
After looking at the fragrance notes on Parfumo, I blind purchased Bambú Radiant Edition Hombre from the Adolfo Dominguez line to see if it was worth it.
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Bambú REH opens with a citrusy/fruity note (bergamot and pineapple, and possibly pomelo) that also has a slightly woody feel, which is probably the bamboo note. It is a smell reminiscent of a tropical climate in the Caribbean.
As the fragrance dries down and transitions into the heart and base notes, it becomes a sweeter fragrance with a hint of spice and booze. I perceive the liquorice and rum notes, which are strong. I also sense a combination of clover and another spice I am not familiar with. However, the scent continues to give Caribbean vibes.
The scent also maintains the wood aspects from the opening, with help from vetiver and patchouli in the base notes, and possibly the oud in the heart note.
In terms of gender for the fragrance, Bambú REH is a masculine scent at the top note, but fades to a more unisex scent with the heart and base note thanks to the potency of the liquorice note.
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I must make a note about the bottle. On the positive side, I love the gradient from red to orange to clear. It would look great on a display for people using affordable fragrances.
The cap is also tight. Normally, that is a good thing for sealing the fragrance. However, one must pull harder than normal to remove the cap. If one is not prepared, the cap can fly off somewhere.
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In terms of performance, Bambú REH does not disappoint.
With longevity, the fragrance lasts about seven hours on my skin. That is above typical standards on my skin for an eau de toilette. Enough to get through a day of errands or (preferably) an evening out with a lady. However, do not expect this to power through an entire day.
With sillage and projection, it will not announce your presence in a room unless someone sprays it liberally. However, a person should notice the scent as they walk by you (or vice versa) with two or three spritzes.
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In terms of social scenarios, Bambú REH is not exactly versatile, but it shines in certain social situations.
As a sweet smell with a hint of rum, I do not recommend it for the workplace, unless you want accusations of drinking on the job by coworkers and bosses. Also, because of the sweetness, people who are into older male fragrances are more likely to dislike it. (However, teenagers and younger men are likely to appreciate this fragrance as a gift.)
Likewise, because of the oud, liquorice, and vetiver, it is a crime against humanity to use this fragrance for the gym or on a sizzling summer day (despite the Caribbean feel).
That said, in moderate to warm weather, and after sunset, Bambú RE puts in serious work. It also works well in the cold weather, as the fragrance feels warm.
It is a tranquil evening fragrance to wind down the day and relax before calling it a night.
However, it has better use on a night out, whether going to a bar, restaurant or a party with a group of friends, or a date night with a significant other or spouse. The projection will get attention, but the fragrance is soft and calm enough to not nauseate anyone.
Keep in mind that there are many sweet scents for a date night, which is a typical scenario in 2022 for younger men, which leads to good news and bad news.
The good news? Bambú REH is unique enough that no one should compare it to any popular male scent such as Eros and Sauvage. (And thus, avoid the “You smell like my brother/father/ex-lover” line.)
The bad news? The strong liquorice note may remind people of feminine fragrances such as Hypnotic Poison (minus the floral notes). This might get a “You smell like my sister” response, especially if the person cannot pick up the vetiver and patchouli notes.
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Overall, I am happy with this blind buy. Bambú Radiant Edition Hombre delivers a fun scent that is an amazing complementary aspect for a tranquil and peaceful personality. If this is the vibe Adolfo Dominguez is trying to deliver with their fashion, they succeeded with this fragrance.
That said, this is not a fragrance for everyone. If you dislike sweet scents, want something definitively masculine, or need a fragrance with more versatility, purchasing Bambú REH will end with a massive disappointment. Likewise, using this as an office or gym scent is asking for potential ridicule because of the rum and vetiver note, respectively.
However, if you are looking for an evening or date night scent, or just want a fragrance with a relaxing vibe, consider purchasing this fragrance. With discounters selling it for less than $40.00, it is a good purchase for people seeking an affordable fragrance that is unique enough to stand out in a crowd of sweet male fragrances.
Pricing-wise, the fragrance line is a step up from familiar Puig affordable brands such as Bennington, Antonio Banderas, and the fragrance Quorum, but significantly cheaper than Puig’s designer brands such as Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Prada.
After looking at the fragrance notes on Parfumo, I blind purchased Bambú Radiant Edition Hombre from the Adolfo Dominguez line to see if it was worth it.
----
Bambú REH opens with a citrusy/fruity note (bergamot and pineapple, and possibly pomelo) that also has a slightly woody feel, which is probably the bamboo note. It is a smell reminiscent of a tropical climate in the Caribbean.
As the fragrance dries down and transitions into the heart and base notes, it becomes a sweeter fragrance with a hint of spice and booze. I perceive the liquorice and rum notes, which are strong. I also sense a combination of clover and another spice I am not familiar with. However, the scent continues to give Caribbean vibes.
The scent also maintains the wood aspects from the opening, with help from vetiver and patchouli in the base notes, and possibly the oud in the heart note.
In terms of gender for the fragrance, Bambú REH is a masculine scent at the top note, but fades to a more unisex scent with the heart and base note thanks to the potency of the liquorice note.
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I must make a note about the bottle. On the positive side, I love the gradient from red to orange to clear. It would look great on a display for people using affordable fragrances.
The cap is also tight. Normally, that is a good thing for sealing the fragrance. However, one must pull harder than normal to remove the cap. If one is not prepared, the cap can fly off somewhere.
----
In terms of performance, Bambú REH does not disappoint.
With longevity, the fragrance lasts about seven hours on my skin. That is above typical standards on my skin for an eau de toilette. Enough to get through a day of errands or (preferably) an evening out with a lady. However, do not expect this to power through an entire day.
With sillage and projection, it will not announce your presence in a room unless someone sprays it liberally. However, a person should notice the scent as they walk by you (or vice versa) with two or three spritzes.
----
In terms of social scenarios, Bambú REH is not exactly versatile, but it shines in certain social situations.
As a sweet smell with a hint of rum, I do not recommend it for the workplace, unless you want accusations of drinking on the job by coworkers and bosses. Also, because of the sweetness, people who are into older male fragrances are more likely to dislike it. (However, teenagers and younger men are likely to appreciate this fragrance as a gift.)
Likewise, because of the oud, liquorice, and vetiver, it is a crime against humanity to use this fragrance for the gym or on a sizzling summer day (despite the Caribbean feel).
That said, in moderate to warm weather, and after sunset, Bambú RE puts in serious work. It also works well in the cold weather, as the fragrance feels warm.
It is a tranquil evening fragrance to wind down the day and relax before calling it a night.
However, it has better use on a night out, whether going to a bar, restaurant or a party with a group of friends, or a date night with a significant other or spouse. The projection will get attention, but the fragrance is soft and calm enough to not nauseate anyone.
Keep in mind that there are many sweet scents for a date night, which is a typical scenario in 2022 for younger men, which leads to good news and bad news.
The good news? Bambú REH is unique enough that no one should compare it to any popular male scent such as Eros and Sauvage. (And thus, avoid the “You smell like my brother/father/ex-lover” line.)
The bad news? The strong liquorice note may remind people of feminine fragrances such as Hypnotic Poison (minus the floral notes). This might get a “You smell like my sister” response, especially if the person cannot pick up the vetiver and patchouli notes.
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Overall, I am happy with this blind buy. Bambú Radiant Edition Hombre delivers a fun scent that is an amazing complementary aspect for a tranquil and peaceful personality. If this is the vibe Adolfo Dominguez is trying to deliver with their fashion, they succeeded with this fragrance.
That said, this is not a fragrance for everyone. If you dislike sweet scents, want something definitively masculine, or need a fragrance with more versatility, purchasing Bambú REH will end with a massive disappointment. Likewise, using this as an office or gym scent is asking for potential ridicule because of the rum and vetiver note, respectively.
However, if you are looking for an evening or date night scent, or just want a fragrance with a relaxing vibe, consider purchasing this fragrance. With discounters selling it for less than $40.00, it is a good purchase for people seeking an affordable fragrance that is unique enough to stand out in a crowd of sweet male fragrances.
