Is The Essence Vault La Bomba - 9 a dupe of Carolina Herrera La Bomba?
La Bomba EDP
Carolina Herrera by Christophe Raynaud, Quentin Bisch, Louise Turner Original Statement
La Bomba EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
La Bomba - 9 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- La Bomba
- La Bomba - 9
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
La Bomba is an unapologetically bold, juicy floral that bursts with tropical energy and feminine swagger. It is a statement piece-modern, vibrant, and designed to leave a memorable trail.
No. 9 chases Carolina Herrera's La Bomba with the same dragon-fruit-cherry-peony-vanilla arc, but the fruit notes are louder and more synthetic-smelling on opening, and the floral heart is far less developed than the original's.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Pitahaya
100%
vs
100%
Vanilla
56%
vs
100%
Peony
50%
vs
48%
Cherry
52%
Pitahaya
100%
vs
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The bright tropical fruit and energetic florals make La Bomba shine in spring and early fall, when its bold sweetness feels uplifting. Its creamy vanilla warmth and moderate patchouli allow for year-round wear, though it may feel heavy in peak summer heat.
Occasions
La Bomba's assertive sillage and sweet, attention-grabbing personality make it best for dates, nights out, or celebratory occasions rather than office or gym. It can work for formal events if you want to stand out.
Seasons
A juicy dragon-fruit-and-cherry floral fruity that reads bright and warm-weather appropriate.
Occasions
A loud, playful fruity-floral built for daytime confidence and casual nights out rather than formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Peony, Pitahaya, Vanilla
Adds cherry, drops frangipani and patchouli
Where to buy
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