Is Noted Aromas Brussels a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb?

Brussels EDP

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Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum bottle Flowerbomb EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Brussels Eau de Parfum bottle Brussels EDP
£47.27 from
30ml at Amazon
Best value £0.68/ml (100ml)
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£15.00 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.20/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flowerbomb EDP
Flowerbomb is an irresistible explosion of plush florals and sweet patchouli that commands attention without losing elegance. Its signature is instantly memorable and unapologetically feminine.
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Our Verdict - Brussels EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (2005) - tea, jasmine sambac and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Flowerbomb EDP A Brussels 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
Flowerbomb EDP
Brussels EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tea 38% vs 36%
Patchouli 38% vs 44%
Musk 33% vs 28%
Bergamot 31% vs 33%
Osmanthus 29% vs 30%
Vanilla 28% vs 26%
Orchid 23% vs 21%
Jasmine 20% vs 33%
Rose 19% vs 27%
Freesia 18% vs 17%
Only in Flowerbomb
Orange Blossom 18%
Shared Notes
Tea 38% vs 36%
Bergamot 31% vs 33%
Osmanthus 29% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Orchid 23% vs 21%
Jasmine 20% vs 33%
Rose 19% vs 27%
Freesia 18% vs 17%
Only in Flowerbomb
Orange Blossom 18%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 38% vs 44%
Musk 33% vs 28%
Vanilla 28% vs 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Flowerbomb Brussels
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Flowerbomb

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

While its floral heart bursts with spring optimism, the sweetness and patchouli-vanilla base lend enough warmth and richness to shine in fall and even winter. It can feel heavy in the hottest weather but thrives in cooler or transitional seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

The lush, sweet floral character and moderate boldness make it an ideal romantic or evening choice, but it can impress in formal settings too. Its projection and richness are less suited for sport or the most conservative office environments.

Brussels

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Jasmine-patchouli-vanilla natural cool weather fit.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Date, formal evening, office.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk

Key Differences

Without orange blossom

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

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International (9)

Import charges may apply

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7ml 1 offer
20ml 1 offer
30ml 1 offer
50ml 3 offers
100ml 2 offers
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