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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag, love-it-or-hate-it. Some reckon it's a spot-on dupe and a total steal for the price, while others smell something far more sinister, like licorice or burning plastic. Tread carefully; it's not a safe blind buy.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Viktor&Rolf's Flowerbomb (2005) - Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaim and Domitille Bertier's rose-jasmine-patchouli explosion, here translated into a budget reading with the rose-jasmine-patchouli spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for date and evening wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 20% |
| Floral | 34% | 90% |
| Fruity | 5% | 45% |
| Green | 12% | 10% |
| Sweet | 22% | 90% |
| Warm | 3% | 65% |
| Woody | 8% | 55% |
| Earthy | 14% | 55% |
| Animalic | 10% | 25% |
| Fresh | 14% | 25% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it office-appropriate due to its powdery dry-down, its potential for a heavy sillage, especially when oversprayed, suggests it's better suited for evenings or casual wear. The complex floral-patchouli combination leans towards intimate or social settings rather than high-performance activities.
Seasons
Sweet rose-patchouli is autumn-winter natural; warmer months the sweetness compounds and reads heavy.
Occasions
Bold-feminine evening signature - date, evening, night-out the natural homes.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Floral, White Floral accords and Bergamot, Tea notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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