Flowrose

Flowerbomb built its reputation on an explosive opening of peony that blooms into centifolia rose, jasmine and orchid, before a base of freesia, amber, patchouli and vanilla gives it a sweet, playful, unmistakably feminine signature with strong projection for hours. Flowrose, inspired by it, opens on bergamot, green tea, freesia and berries - a lighter, fresher start than the original's rich peony burst, so the initial impression is noticeably more subdued rather than the room-filling detonation Flowerbomb is named for. The white flowers-orchid-rose heart carries a fair amount of the designer version's floral character, and the caramel-vanilla-patchouli-musk base is the strongest part of the dupe, landing close to Flowerbomb's sweet, gourmand-leaning finish. Where it comes up short is exactly where the original earns its name: the sillage and initial impact are both softer, so it reads as a pleasant sweet floral rather than the bold, projecting statement scent Flowerbomb is known for.