Black Origami Eau de Parfum vs Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Black Origami

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	F
2022	Year	-
£	Price Tier	£

Flowerbomb

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Flowerbomb

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Origami Eau de Parfum

This is a divisive one. Many see it as a cheap, near-perfect dupe for a high-end fragrance, while others decry its initial harshness and poor longevity. If you're patient enough for maceration, you might just find a rich, dark floral gem, but prepare for a potent opening. Not a safe blind buy.

Statement

Our Verdict - Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

The Essence Vault's interpretation of Viktor&Rolf's Flowerbomb (2005) - Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaim and Domitille Bertier's rose-jasmine-patchouli explosion, here translated into a budget reading with the rose-jasmine-patchouli spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for date and evening wear.

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	20%
Floral	25%	90%
Fruity	11%	45%
Green	6%	10%
Sweet	25%	90%
Warm	15%	65%
Woody	9%	55%
Earthy	15%	55%
Animalic	9%	25%
Fresh	10%	25%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Origami EdP

Flowerbomb EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 9% vs 36%

Only in Black Origami Eau de Parfum

Truffle 19% Gardenia 13% Ylang-Ylang 13% Jasmine 13% Redcurrant Leaf 12% Tangerine 11% Lemon 10%

Only in Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Osmanthus 33% Tea 30%

Shared Notes

Orchid 29% vs 21%

Only in Black Origami Eau de Parfum

Spicy 27% Fruity 23% Lotus 20%

Only in Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Rose 33% Jasmine 29% Freesia 17%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 14% vs 41%

Vanilla 13% vs 26%

Musk 10% vs 31%

Only in Black Origami Eau de Parfum

Dark Chocolate 17% Amber 12% Incense 12% Sandalwood 12% Vetiver 10%

Accords

Black Origami Eau de Parfum Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

87%

Sweet

90%

72%

Floral

90%

85%

Earthy

85%

Woody

63%

White Floral

75%

68%

Amber

66%

Powdery

65%

Rose

65%

62%

Fruity

60%

Chocolate

Patchouli

55%

Warm Spicy

100%

Sweet shared

87%

90%

Floral shared

72%

90%

Earthy

85%

Woody

85%

White Floral shared

63%

75%

Amber

68%

Powdery shared

66%

65%

Rose

65%

Fruity

62%

Chocolate

60%

Patchouli

55%

Performance

Black Origami Eau de Parfum Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Origami Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent initial projection and rich, dark accords make it unsuitable for everyday office wear, and definitely not for sport. It perfectly suits date nights and formal events due to its sensual and sophisticated character, though some find it a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear.

Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum