Is The Essence Vault Flowerbomb - 14 - Intense a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb?
Flowerbomb EDT
Viktor&Rolf by Domitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaïm Original Favourite
Flowerbomb EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Parfum |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Flowerbomb - 14 - Intense Parfum
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Flowerbomb
- Flowerbomb - 14 - Intense
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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.
The Intense turns up the volume on No.14's Flowerbomb homage with a heavier vanilla-patchouli base, but the amplified sweetness reads more one-note than Flowerbomb Extreme's layered richness, and it still fades faster than the original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Tea
54%
Bergamot
46%
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Patchouli
46%
vs
42%
Jasmine
23%
vs
34%
Rose
21%
vs
25%
Tangerine
40%
Pink Pepper
32%
Freesia
29%
Orange
29%
Cashmeran
28%
Osmanthus
27%
Amber
26%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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 denser vanilla-patchouli base and boosted projection suit cooler autumn and winter wear; the heavy sweetness is overwhelming in summer heat.
Occasions
Strong enough for evenings out and dates, but too loud and sweet for the office; casual wear works if applied lightly.
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 3 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli
Adds amber and cashmeran, drops bergamot and musk
Where to buy
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Flowerbomb - 14 - Intense Parfum
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