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Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Toilette bottle Spicebomb Night Vision EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2019 Year 2012
££ Price Tier £
Exploding Aroma Eau de Parfum bottle Exploding Aroma EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spicebomb Night Vision EDT
This one's a proper Marmite scent - people either love it for its mass-appealing fruit and spice or absolutely slate it for being generic and underperforming. Don't expect a typical Spicebomb; this veers into sweeter, fresher territory, which is where the divisiveness kicks in.
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Our Verdict - Exploding Aroma EDP
Exploding Aroma chases Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb - the original explosive spice bomb with a zesty citrus opening, pink-pepper-and-saffron heart and a tobacco-leather base. The dupe captures the punchy spicy character but renders flatter and softer-projecting than the bold original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spicebomb Night Vision EDT
Exploding Aroma EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 21% vs 50%
Only in Spicebomb Night Vision
Apple 32% Cardamom 24% Mandarin 23%
Only in Exploding Aroma
Bergamot 50%

Accords

Spicebomb Night Vision Exploding Aroma
100%
Warm Spicy
80%
85%
Aromatic
45%
75%
Citrus
55%
74%
Fruity
Tobacco
60%
56%
Fresh
54%
Vanilla
51%
Sweet
50%
Woody
50%
Leather
50%
49%
Green
Warm Spicy shared
100%
80%
Aromatic shared
85%
45%
Citrus shared
75%
55%
74%
60%
56%
54%
51%
Woody shared
50%
50%
50%
49%

Performance

Spicebomb Night Vision Exploding Aroma
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spicebomb Night Vision

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, mass-appealing profile makes it suitable for casual and date settings, with many reviewers noting its versatility. However, its moderate sillage and often-criticised longevity, along with its youthful, vibrant character, make it less ideal for formal occasions or an intimate office environment.

Exploding Aroma

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The spicy citrus-and-tobacco profile leans cooler-weather but the zesty opening keeps it wearable in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Versatile enough for casual and office wear with the warmth to carry into evenings and dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
18%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Spicebomb Night Vision EDT
Exploding Aroma EDP
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