Fragrances inspired by Sex Bomb Eau de Parfum

The original Sex Bomb Lush

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis

The main difference

Adds clary sage and jasmine, drops musk and violet

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang

The main difference

Adds clary sage, drops rose and tonka bean

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds fruity notes and musk, drops clary sage

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds rose and tuberose, drops clary sage

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds orange blossom and tuberose, drops clary sage

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang

The main difference

Adds clary sage, drops palmarosa

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds clary sage, drops lily of the valley

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds lily of the valley, drops clary sage

Scent profile

Sex Bomb EDP the original Intimate Explode EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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