Is Inspired Oil Perfumes SpiceBomb a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb?

Spicebomb EDT

Viktor&Rolf   Original Acquired

SpiceBomb Oil

Inspired Oil Perfumes   Inspired Statement
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Spicebomb Eau de Toilette bottle Spicebomb EDT
EDT Concentration Oil
M Gender M
2014 Year -
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SpiceBomb Perfume Oil bottle SpiceBomb Oil
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spicebomb EDT
A warm, spicy explosion that's a crowd-pleaser for a reason. While its many flankers might vex some, the original Spicebomb is a reliably potent, compliment-getting winter warmer that'll stand strong in any smoky bar.
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Our Verdict - SpiceBomb Oil
Inspired By SpiceBomb keeps the saffron-cinnamon spice recognisable but the whole thing sits much closer to skin than Viktor & Rolf's original, which is built to detonate outward - here it reads as a warm spice skin scent rather than an explosion.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Spicebomb EDT A SpiceBomb Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spicebomb EDT
SpiceBomb Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 46% vs 31%
Tobacco 36% vs 37%
Leather 33% vs 31%
Elemi 31% vs 21%
Saffron 30% vs 40%
Vetiver 29% vs 31%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 31%
Bergamot 22% vs 26%
Grapefruit 20% vs 21%
Only in Spicebomb
Allspice 23%
Only in SpiceBomb
Paprika 28%
Shared Notes
Elemi 31% vs 21%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 31%
Bergamot 22% vs 26%
Grapefruit 20% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 46% vs 31%
Saffron 30% vs 40%
Only in Spicebomb
Allspice 23%
Only in SpiceBomb
Paprika 28%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 36% vs 37%
Leather 33% vs 31%
Vetiver 29% vs 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Spicebomb SpiceBomb
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spicebomb

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and warm, spicy accords make it less suitable for the office. However, it's a stellar choice for dates and evening casual wear, as its seductive nature is often noted by wearers for bars and intimate settings. It leans too casual for formal events and is entirely unsuitable for sport.

SpiceBomb

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A warm spice-tobacco scent suited to cold weather, when the saffron and cinnamon feel grounding rather than sharp.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Warm and a little smoky, it suits evening dates and dressed-up occasions over daytime casual wear.

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.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Tobacco

Key Differences

Adds paprika, drops allspice

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