Step into the bamboo forest with this beautifully refreshing perfume. A new addition to the Molinard’s iconic La Fraîcheur collection.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Bambou suits the quieter stretch of a busy afternoon, when you step out of the sun and settle into shade. Its leafy bamboo and basil suggest a freshly crushed green stem, while restrained spice and soft woods give the freshness enough substance for close conversation.
How to wear
Its green, citrus-spiced profile makes it a natural choice for spring and warm weather. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms for a light presence; warm skin should bring the aromatic opening forward, with soft woods and musk rounding out the freshness.
Who it’s for
For those who favour leafy, aromatic freshness over sweet fruit or rich florals. Bamboo and basil offer a distinctly vegetal character, while cardamom and soft woods appeal to wearers who want freshness with gentle spice and texture.
Release year
2023
Molinard’s story
Founded in Grasse in 1849, Molinard is an independent, family-owned house that combines inherited perfume craftsmanship with contemporary invention. Its approach embraces ingredients from both nature and science, treating fragrance as a way to translate memories and emotions into scent.
Bambou’s concept
Bambou was conceived as a tribute to Asian landscapes and bamboo forests, drawing on the plant’s elegance, resilience and tenacity. Part of La Fraîcheur, it translates that imagery into a light vegetal composition, with bamboo and basil resting on a rounded foundation of cedar and sandalwood.
Extra info
Bambou belongs to the five-fragrance La Fraîcheur collection alongside Citrus Noir, Gingembre, Méditerranée and Thé Basilic. Its French and U.S. product pages use different fragrance-family labels, but publish the same note pyramid.
Step into the bamboo forest with this beautifully refreshing perfume. A new addition to the Molinard’s iconic La Fraîcheur collection.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Bambou suits the quieter stretch of a busy afternoon, when you step out of the sun and settle into shade. Its leafy bamboo and basil suggest a freshly crushed green stem, while restrained spice and soft woods give the freshness enough substance for close conversation.
How to wear
Its green, citrus-spiced profile makes it a natural choice for spring and warm weather. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or forearms for a light presence; warm skin should bring the aromatic opening forward, with soft woods and musk rounding out the freshness.
Who it’s for
For those who favour leafy, aromatic freshness over sweet fruit or rich florals. Bamboo and basil offer a distinctly vegetal character, while cardamom and soft woods appeal to wearers who want freshness with gentle spice and texture.
Release year
2023
Molinard’s story
Founded in Grasse in 1849, Molinard is an independent, family-owned house that combines inherited perfume craftsmanship with contemporary invention. Its approach embraces ingredients from both nature and science, treating fragrance as a way to translate memories and emotions into scent.
Bambou’s concept
Bambou was conceived as a tribute to Asian landscapes and bamboo forests, drawing on the plant’s elegance, resilience and tenacity. Part of La Fraîcheur, it translates that imagery into a light vegetal composition, with bamboo and basil resting on a rounded foundation of cedar and sandalwood.
Extra info
Bambou belongs to the five-fragrance La Fraîcheur collection alongside Citrus Noir, Gingembre, Méditerranée and Thé Basilic. Its French and U.S. product pages use different fragrance-family labels, but publish the same note pyramid.

