Is Noted Aromas Istanbul a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb?
Spicebomb EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Istanbul EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb (2012) - bergamot, cinnamon and tobacco translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Cinnamon-saffron-tobacco built for cold weather.
Occasions
Date, formal evening, casual evening.
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.
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Tobacco
Adds paprika, drops allspice
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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