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VR09 Spicebomb Extreme

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Jubilee Scents VR09 Spicebomb Extreme is an Eau de Parfum. VR09 Spicebomb Extreme opens with Caraway and Lavender, settles into a heart of Pepper and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Jubilee Scents's VR09 Spicebomb Extreme carries an Acquired verdict, a amber-led wear.

Spicebomb Extreme's explosive lavender-tobacco-vanilla combination is one of the most talked-about masculine amber-spicy releases of the last decade, and VR09 keeps that hot-spice character intact - the vanilla base here is a touch louder and sweeter than Viktor&Rolf's more balanced original.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Spicy
  • Confident
VR09 Spicebomb Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A hot, spiced amber-vanilla scent built for autumn and winter evening wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

A bold statement scent best suited to dates and evenings rather than office or sport wear.

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About

VR09 opens with an aromatic lavender-caraway blast that sets up the explosive spice for which Spicebomb Extreme is known. Black pepper and tobacco carry a hot, smoky heart before the composition lands on a rich vanilla-tonka base that gives the fragrance its addictive, dessert-like warmth. This dupe's vanilla comes through sweeter and more forward than the original's more restrained, tobacco-forward balance, tipping the overall character slightly more gourmand than the designer version's classic spicy-amber profile. The lavender-caraway opening and hot black pepper heart are well reproduced, keeping the core identity intact even if the finish reads a touch simpler. Performance is strong for the price, with good projection and a long-lasting warm drydown. A satisfying, bold statement scent for anyone who loves the Spicebomb Extreme formula and wants a more affordable route into its signature explosive spice.