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

Spicebomb EDT

Viktor&Rolf   Original
89%

Spicebomb EDP

Nicholas Charles Fragrances   Dupe
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2014 Year -
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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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spicebomb EDT
Spicebomb EDP

Notes

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
Pimiento 23%
Only in Spicebomb
Paprika 22% Lavender 22%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 36% vs 30%
Leather 33% vs 26%
Vetiver 29% vs 21%
Only in Spicebomb
Musk 22%

Accords

Spicebomb Spicebomb
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
82%
Aromatic
75%
Citrus
50%
69%
Cinnamon
67%
Leather
60%
67%
Tobacco
48%
Woody
60%
52%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Sweet
48%
Soft Spicy
Warm Spicy shared
100%
90%
Aromatic
82%
Citrus shared
75%
50%
Cinnamon
69%
Leather shared
67%
60%
Tobacco
67%
Woody shared
48%
60%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Sweet
51%
Soft Spicy
48%

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

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, citrus, leather

Key Differences

Adds lavender and musk, drops pimiento

Where to buy

Spicebomb EDT
Spicebomb EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £13.55 Perfume Click - 7ml Buy Best Value £70.25 Paco Perfumerias - 150ml - £0.47/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £4.99 Nicholas Charles Fragrances - 5ml Buy Best Value £29.99 Nicholas Charles Fragrances - 100ml - £0.30/ml Buy
5.00ml
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Nicholas Charles Fragrances Maker £1.00/ml £4.99 Buy
7.00ml
Perfume Click £1.94/ml £13.55 Buy The Beauty Store £2.00/ml £13.99 Buy
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10.00ml
Perfume Click Cheapest 10ml £1.69/ml £16.90 Buy The Beauty Store £1.70/ml £16.99 Buy
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50.00ml
Perfume Click Cheapest 50ml £0.83/ml £41.30 Buy The Beauty Store £0.84/ml £41.99 Buy Scentsational £0.90/ml £45.00 Buy Notino £0.96/ml £47.92 Buy Escentual £1.44/ml £72.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.44/ml £72.00 Buy eBay UK £0.60/ml £29.82 Buy
Nicholas Charles Fragrances Maker Cheapest 50ml £0.40/ml £20.00 Buy
90.00ml
The Beauty Store Cheapest 90ml £0.50/ml £44.99 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.52/ml £46.50 Buy Perfume Click £0.56/ml £49.95 Buy Scentsational £0.63/ml £56.95 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.65/ml £58.50 Buy Notino £0.89/ml £79.90 Buy Escentual £0.99/ml £89.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £0.99/ml £89.00 Buy eBay UK £0.26/ml £22.99 Buy
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100.00ml
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Nicholas Charles Fragrances Maker £0.30/ml £29.99 Buy
150.00ml
Paco Perfumerias £0.47/ml £70.25 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.51/ml £75.95 Buy Notino £0.69/ml £103.52 Buy Escentual £0.77/ml £115.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £0.77/ml £115.00 Buy eBay UK £0.61/ml £91.95 Buy
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