Exploding Flower
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2009 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
This flanker offers a lighter, brighter alternative to the original Flowerbomb, perfect for summer. While some find it less impactful, its fresh take on the familiar DNA makes it a lovely, romantic choice, albeit with some divisiveness over its drydown and perceived 'cheapness' by some.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 13% |
| Floral | 23% | 30% |
| Fruity | 12% | 3% |
| Green | 7% | 10% |
| Sweet | 13% | 18% |
| Warm | 0% | 12% |
| Woody | 15% | 10% |
| Earthy | 28% | 21% |
| Animalic | 0% | 3% |
| Fresh | 21% | 18% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its lighter composition and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as it's not overpowering. However, the prominent floral and citrus accords, coupled with lighter sillage, make it less ideal for formal events and not quite robust enough for high-impact office environments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Floral, Fresh accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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