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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag, love-it-or-hate-it. Some reckon it's a spot-on dupe and a total steal for the price, while others smell something far more sinister, like licorice or burning plastic. Tread carefully; it's not a safe blind buy.
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb (2005) - the pyramid maps the original's bergamot opening, rose heart, and patchouli dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 13% |
| Floral | 34% | 36% |
| Fruity | 5% | 5% |
| Green | 12% | 9% |
| Sweet | 22% | 24% |
| Warm | 3% | 3% |
| Woody | 8% | 7% |
| Earthy | 14% | 13% |
| Animalic | 10% | 9% |
| Fresh | 14% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it office-appropriate due to its powdery dry-down, its potential for a heavy sillage, especially when oversprayed, suggests it's better suited for evenings or casual wear. The complex floral-patchouli combination leans towards intimate or social settings rather than high-performance activities.
Seasons
The bergamot-led opening and patchouli-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
Both share Floral, Sweet, Patchouli accords and Bergamot, Tea notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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