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Which Should You Buy?
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Viktor & Rolf's Spicebomb (2012) - the Olivier Polge saffron-cinnamon-tobacco masculine that became Viktor & Rolf's defining masculine signature, here translated into a bergamot-grapefruit-pepper opening over saffron and cinnamon with a tobacco-leather close. Honest dupe-fidelity for cold-weather masculine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Viktor&Rolf's Spicebomb (2012) - Olivier Polge's pepper-cinnamon-tobacco grenade-bottle masculine, here translated into a budget reading with the pepper-cinnamon-tobacco-leather spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear in cooler weather.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 14% |
| Floral | 4% | 5% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 12% | 14% |
| Warm | 39% | 42% |
| Woody | 12% | 12% |
| Earthy | 15% | 15% |
| Animalic | 14% | 13% |
| Fresh | 12% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Warm-spicy-tobacco structure peaks in cold weather; summer too dense.
Occasions
Bold warm-spicy masculine is built for date, evening, formal. Less suited to sport or summer-office.
Seasons
Pepper-cinnamon-tobacco-leather is autumn-winter natural; summer too heavy.
Occasions
Bold-evening masculine - date, evening, formal natural.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Tobacco, Leather accords and Bergamot, Grapefruit notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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