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Which Should You 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.
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 | 13% | 10% |
| Floral | 36% | 36% |
| Fruity | 5% | 6% |
| Green | 9% | 9% |
| Sweet | 24% | 23% |
| Warm | 3% | 4% |
| Woody | 7% | 7% |
| Earthy | 13% | 13% |
| Animalic | 9% | 11% |
| Fresh | 15% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Sweet rose-patchouli is autumn-winter natural; warmer months the sweetness compounds and reads heavy.
Occasions
Bold-feminine evening signature - date, evening, night-out the natural homes.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Sweet, Patchouli accords and Bergamot, Tea notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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