Spicebomb Eau de Toilette vs Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Spicebomb

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	M
2014	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Istanbul

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Istanbul Eau de Parfum

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

Citrus	14%	30%
Floral	3%	10%
Fruity	4%	10%
Green	8%	15%
Sweet	12%	45%
Warm	37%	90%
Woody	12%	55%
Earthy	14%	35%
Animalic	13%	25%
Fresh	12%	35%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Spicebomb EdT

Istanbul EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Cinnamon 40% Saffron 33% Paprika 26%

Base Notes

Tobacco 37% Leather 34% Vetiver 29%

Base Notes

Tobacco 40% Leather 33% Vetiver 26%

Shared Notes

Elemi 31% vs 23%

Pink Pepper 25% vs 25%

Bergamot 22% vs 27%

Grapefruit 20% vs 23%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 46% vs 40%

Saffron 30% vs 33%

Only in Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

Pimiento 23%

Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Paprika 26%

Shared Notes

Tobacco 36% vs 40%

Leather 33% vs 33%

Vetiver 29% vs 26%

Accords

Spicebomb Eau de Toilette Istanbul Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

95%

82%

Aromatic

50%

75%

Citrus

67%

Tobacco

70%

69%

Cinnamon

67%

Leather

65%

48%

Woody

60%

52%

Fresh Spicy

55%

51%

Sweet

48%

Soft Spicy

Warm Spicy shared

100%

95%

Aromatic shared

82%

50%

Citrus

75%

Tobacco shared

67%

70%

Cinnamon

69%

Leather shared

67%

65%

Woody shared

48%

60%

Fresh Spicy shared

52%

55%

Sweet

51%

Soft Spicy

48%

Performance

Spicebomb Eau de Toilette Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

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.

Istanbul Eau de Parfum