Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances Spicebomb a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb?

Spicebomb EDT

Viktor&Rolf by Olivier Polge Original Acquired

Spicebomb EDP

Nicholas Charles Fragrances   Inspired Acquired
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Spicebomb Eau de Toilette bottle Spicebomb EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2012 Year -
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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 EDP
Spicebomb dupes Viktor&Rolf's explosive spice-cabinet signature - the pink pepper and grapefruit blast opens with real energy, but the dupe's tobacco-leather base fades well before the original's famously huge projection winds down.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Spicebomb EDT A Spicebomb EDP 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 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 46% vs 30%
Tobacco 36% vs 30%
Leather 33% vs 26%
Elemi 31% vs 19%
Saffron 30% vs 26%
Vetiver 29% vs 21%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 30%
Bergamot 22% vs 26%
Grapefruit 20% vs 23%
Only in Spicebomb
Allspice 23%
Shared Notes
Elemi 31% vs 19%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 30%
Bergamot 22% vs 26%
Grapefruit 20% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 46% vs 30%
Saffron 30% vs 26%
Only in Spicebomb
Allspice 23%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 36% vs 30%
Leather 33% vs 26%
Vetiver 29% vs 21%
Only in Spicebomb
Musk 22%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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

Warm spices and leather suit autumn and winter best, though the citrus top keeps it from feeling too heavy year-round.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Bold and energetic - built for nights out and casual confidence rather than the boardroom.

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
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 12 notes, including Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Tobacco

Key Differences

Adds lavender and musk, drops allspice

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