Spicebomb Eau de Toilette bottle Spicebomb
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spicebomb
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Smoked
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb (2012) - the pyramid maps the original's pink pepper opening, saffron heart, and tobacco dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 14%
Floral 3% 5%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 8% 2%
Sweet 12% 20%
Warm 37% 43%
Woody 12% 6%
Earthy 14% 12%
Animalic 13% 14%
Fresh 12% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spicebomb EdT
Smoked EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Elemi 31% vs 19%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 36%
Bergamot 22% vs 27%
Grapefruit 20% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 46% vs 34%
Saffron 30% vs 42%
Only in Spicebomb
Pimiento 23%
Only in Smoked
Paprika 24%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 36% vs 41%
Leather 33% vs 34%
Only in Spicebomb
Vetiver 29%
Only in Smoked
Vanilla 24%

Accords

Spicebomb Smoked
100%
Warm Spicy
95%
82%
Aromatic
75%
Citrus
67%
Tobacco
70%
48%
Woody
70%
69%
Cinnamon
67%
Leather
65%
52%
Fresh Spicy
45%
51%
Sweet
50%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
95%
82%
75%
Tobacco shared
67%
70%
Woody shared
48%
70%
69%
Leather shared
67%
65%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
45%
Sweet shared
51%
50%

Performance

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

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.

Smoked

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The pink pepper-led opening and tobacco-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Viktor & Rolf bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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

Overall
91%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
92%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Leather, Tobacco accords and Grapefruit, Pink Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Spicebomb
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