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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sex Bomb
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Sex Bomb - a powdery fragrance led by White Floral, with musky depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Don't let the name fool you - this isn't the 'Sex Bomb' you might expect. It's a divisive floral, often dubbed a 'grandma' scent, with a significant split between those who find it clean and comforting, and others who detect medicinal or soapy undertones.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 40% | 65% |
| Fruity | 0% | 5% |
| Green | 5% | 21% |
| Sweet | 20% | 25% |
| Warm | 2% | 2% |
| Woody | 5% | 0% |
| Earthy | 5% | 0% |
| Animalic | 37% | 10% |
| Fresh | 17% | 12% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The powdery character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its powdery, musky signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its clean, soothing profile and often-reported lack of longevity, Sex Bomb is best suited for casual wear, quick errands, or post-shower freshness. Its polarising nature and quiet projection make it less ideal for formal settings or dates, where a more universally appealing and impactful fragrance is usually preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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