Is The Fragrance World UK Candy a dupe of Viktor&Rolf Bonbon?
Bonbon EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Candy EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a true crowd-pleaser for gourmand lovers, though some find it a bit too sweet and lacking in depth. It's a comforting blend of caramel and fruit that many adore, even if it might not be everyone's cup of tea.
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Viktor & Rolf Bonbon (2014) - the pyramid maps the original's mandarin opening, caramel heart, and guaiac wood dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, inoffensive sweetness make it suitable for office wear, but it truly shines on a date due to its alluring gourmand character. It's too sweet for formal events and actively unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
The mandarin-led opening and guaiac wood-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Viktor & Rolf bottle in heavier conditions.
Occasions
A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Viktor & Rolf signature.
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.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Amber, Orange
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (4)
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International (4)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work