Perfume Parlour 2012 Edp

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Exploding Aroma

Perfume Parlour Exploding Aroma is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Exploding Aroma opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Spicy, and dries down to a base of Tobacco, Vetiver, and Leather. Perfume Parlour's Exploding Aroma carries a Statement verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

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.
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  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Energetic
  • Warm
  • Sensual
Exploding Aroma Eau de Parfum bottle
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Spicebomb Night Vision by Viktor&Rolf
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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28%
Floral 6%
Fruity 6%
Green 5%
Sweet 7%
Warm 31%
Woody 11%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 13%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
80%
Tobacco
60%
Citrus
55%
Leather
50%
Woody
50%

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot 50% Grapefruit 50%

Heart Notes

Pink Pepper 40% Saffron 31% Spicy 29%

Base Notes

Tobacco 39% Vetiver 31% Leather 31%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best 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.

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About

Exploding Aroma opens bright and zesty with bergamot and grapefruit before the spice detonates: pink pepper, saffron and a chilli-like warmth that give Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb its name. The base settles into tobacco, vetiver and a touch of leather for a smoky-spicy finish. Perfume Parlour's version captures the energetic, masculine punch of the original - fresher and spicier than the sweeter Spicebomb Extreme. Against the real Spicebomb it reads simpler and skin-closer - the spice less fiery, the leather softer, and projection more modest where the original throws boldly. Longevity is moderate. A versatile, affordable spicy fragrance that works across cooler seasons and dresses up for evenings.

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