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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.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 35% |
| Floral | 3% | 10% |
| Fruity | 4% | 20% |
| Green | 8% | 20% |
| Sweet | 12% | 40% |
| Warm | 37% | 95% |
| Woody | 12% | 70% |
| Earthy | 14% | 45% |
| Animalic | 13% | 45% |
| Fresh | 12% | 30% |
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Pepper-cinnamon-tobacco-leather is autumn-winter natural; summer too heavy.
Occasions
Bold-evening masculine - date, evening, formal natural.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Tobacco accords and Pink Pepper, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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