Nicholas Charles Fragrances EDP

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Spicebomb

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Nicholas Charles Fragrances Spicebomb is an Eau de Parfum. Spicebomb opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Paprika, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Vetiver, and Tobacco. Nicholas Charles Fragrances's Spicebomb carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Spicebomb dupes Viktor&Rolf's explosive spice-cabinet signature - the pink pepper and grapefruit blast opens with real energy, but the dupe's tobacco-leather base fades well before the original's famously huge projection winds down.
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  • Explosive
  • Masculine
  • Commanding
  • Energetic
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Spicebomb Eau de Parfum bottle
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Spicebomb by Viktor&Rolf
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

Warm spices and leather suit autumn and winter best, though the citrus top keeps it from feeling too heavy year-round.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Bold and energetic - built for nights out and casual confidence rather than the boardroom.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Nicholas Charles' Spicebomb opens with the same vivid, spice-cabinet burst the original is known for - pink pepper, bergamot, grapefruit and elemi combine into a fresh, energetic rush that lands close to Viktor&Rolf's signature. Cinnamon, saffron, paprika and lavender build a warm, aromatic heart that echoes the original's holiday-spice character, if a touch simpler in its blending. Tobacco, leather, vetiver and musk finish things off with a smoky, masculine base that captures the spirit of Spicebomb's grenade-shaped bravado. What this dupe can't replicate is the enormous projection the original is famous for in the community - Spicebomb is often praised for sillage that fills a room, and this version settles down to a much closer, more intimate scent within a few hours. Still, as an affordable way into a bold, spicy-woody masculine signature, it delivers a convincing opening act.

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