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Bombshell Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Bombshell Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Mauboussin à la Folie Eau de Parfum bottle Mauboussin à la Folie EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bombshell Intense EDP
Divisive and deceptive, Bombshell Intense struggles to live up to its name. Many expect a rich cherry-vanilla bomb, but are met with a lighter, often too-subtle floral sweetness, leading to quite mixed reviews.
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Our Verdict - Mauboussin à la Folie EDP
This raspberry-champagne gourmand is famously divisive; it's either a fizzy, delightful, sweet dream or a syrupy, synthetic nightmare. Love it or hate it, you can't deny its playful, unapologetic sweetness. Blind buy with caution, but if it hits right, expect compliments.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bombshell Intense EDP
Mauboussin à la Folie EDP

Notes

Bombshell Intense
Mauboussin à la Folie

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Bombshell Intense
Cherry 100%
Only in Mauboussin à la Folie
Champagne Rosé 100%
Only in Bombshell Intense
Peony 100%
Only in Mauboussin à la Folie
Raspberry 62% Rose 38%
Only in Bombshell Intense
Vanilla 100%
Only in Mauboussin à la Folie
Caramel 100%

Accords

Bombshell Intense Mauboussin à la Folie
100%
Vanilla
73%
Sweet
100%
Fruity
99%
96%
Floral
44%
63%
Rose
91%
88%
Cherry
Caramel
84%
83%
Fresh
Champagne
58%
51%
Powdery
Aldehydic
51%
Citrus
45%
44%
Nutty
100%
Sweet shared
73%
100%
99%
Floral shared
96%
44%
Rose shared
63%
91%
88%
84%
83%
58%
51%
51%
45%
44%

Performance

Bombshell Intense Mauboussin à la Folie
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bombshell Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its generally light performance and fresh-sweet profile make it suitable for casual wear and less formal dates. However, the lack of longevity and sillage mean it's not ideal for formal events where projection is often desired, and it's too sweet for intense sport.

Mauboussin à la Folie

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, inviting nature makes it an excellent choice for casual outings and dates, receiving many compliments from reviewers. However, its moderate sillage and strong sweetness might be too much for formal events or a professional office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, sweet, rose

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Bombshell Intense EDP
Mauboussin à la Folie EDP
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