Is The Essence Vault Spicebomb a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb?

Spicebomb EDT

Viktor&Rolf   Original
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Spicebomb EDP

The Essence Vault   Dupe
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spicebomb EDT
A warm, spicy explosion that's a crowd-pleaser for a reason. While its many flankers might vex some, the original Spicebomb is a reliably potent, compliment-getting winter warmer that'll stand strong in any smoky bar.
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Our Verdict - Spicebomb EDP
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Viktor&Rolf's Spicebomb (2012) - Olivier Polge's pepper-cinnamon-tobacco grenade-bottle masculine, here translated into a budget reading with the pepper-cinnamon-tobacco-leather spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear in cooler weather.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spicebomb EDT
Spicebomb EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Elemi 31% vs 18%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 34%
Bergamot 22% vs 25%
Grapefruit 20% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 46% vs 43%
Saffron 30% vs 32%
Only in Spicebomb
Pimiento 23%
Only in Spicebomb
Paprika 24%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 36% vs 42%
Leather 33% vs 32%
Vetiver 29% vs 25%

Accords

Spicebomb Spicebomb
100%
Warm Spicy
95%
82%
Aromatic
55%
75%
Citrus
48%
Woody
75%
67%
Tobacco
70%
69%
Cinnamon
67%
Leather
65%
52%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Sweet
48%
Soft Spicy
Amber
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
95%
Aromatic shared
82%
55%
Citrus
75%
Woody shared
48%
75%
Tobacco shared
67%
70%
Cinnamon
69%
Leather shared
67%
65%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Sweet
51%
Soft Spicy
48%
Amber
45%

Performance

Spicebomb Spicebomb
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Spicebomb

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and warm, spicy accords make it less suitable for the office. However, it's a stellar choice for dates and evening casual wear, as its seductive nature is often noted by wearers for bars and intimate settings. It leans too casual for formal events and is entirely unsuitable for sport.

Spicebomb

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Pepper-cinnamon-tobacco-leather is autumn-winter natural; summer too heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Bold-evening masculine - date, evening, formal natural.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, leather

Key Differences

Adds paprika, drops pimiento

Where to buy

Spicebomb EDT
Spicebomb EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £13.55 Perfume Click - 7ml Buy Best Value £70.25 Paco Perfumerias - 150ml - £0.47/ml Buy
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90.00ml
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150.00ml
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