Is SMEL. Flowerbomb a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb?
Flowerbomb EDT
Viktor&Rolf by Domitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaïm Original Favourite
Flowerbomb EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Flowerbomb EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Flowerbomb
- Flowerbomb
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A brighter, fresher take on the iconic Flowerbomb DNA for those who found the EDP too much. It's a sweet floral crowd-pleaser that's sadly discontinued, making it a treasured find for fans. Expect compliments, especially in warmer weather.
Copycat's Flowerbomb reproduces the jasmine-rose-patchouli-vanilla core of Viktor&Rolf's original fairly closely, though it lacks the sheer density and room-filling projection that made the flagship so instantly recognisable.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Lighter than its EDP sibling, this EDT is versatile enough for casual wear and shines on dates. Its moderate sillage makes it suitable for the office when applied lightly, but it might still be a bit too sweet for very formal events or activities like sport.
Seasons
The dense sweet-floral-patchouli combination suits cooler weather where it can develop without feeling cloying in heat.
Occasions
Romantic and statement-making enough for dates and formal evenings; too rich and sweet for a low-key office environment.
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 4 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose
Adds musk and orange blossom, drops amber and cashmeran
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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