Is Perfume Parlour Exploding Blossom a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb?

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Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum bottle Flowerbomb EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Exploding Blossom Eau de Parfum bottle Exploding Blossom EDP
£47.27 from
30ml at Amazon
Best value £0.68/ml (100ml)
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£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/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 - Exploding Blossom EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Flowerbomb - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, Tea, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Flowerbomb EDP A Exploding Blossom 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
Exploding Blossom EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tea 38% vs 46%
Patchouli 38% vs 100%
Bergamot 31% vs 53%
Orchid 23% vs 28%
Jasmine 20% vs 38%
Freesia 18% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Tea 38% vs 46%
Bergamot 31% vs 53%
Only in Flowerbomb
Osmanthus 30%
Shared Notes
Orchid 23% vs 28%
Jasmine 20% vs 38%
Freesia 18% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 38% vs 100%
Only in Flowerbomb
Musk 34% Vanilla 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Exploding Blossom
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

Exploding Blossom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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
66%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Jasmine, Tea

Key Differences

Without musk and orange blossom

Where to buy

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