Explosive Flower For Women

Explosive Flower chases Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb Rose Explosion, the richer, oriental Middle-East version of the cult Flowerbomb. It opens with a fresh, spicy lift - pink pepper and saffron over mandarin and bergamot - before the heart that gives it its name: a stunning burst of rose, the honeyed Turkish and woody Moroccan rose absolutes braided with jasmine and a faint green olive nuance. The drydown is warm and sensual - earthy patchouli, sweet vanilla, soft amber and a thread of oud that adds depth without going harsh. Where the original is a powerhouse (above-average projection, a luscious rose still going twelve hours later), this dupe keeps the spicy-rose-oud story but reads flatter and less honeyed through the rose, projects more modestly and fades sooner. It remains a rich, sensual oriental-rose - bold, romantic and a touch spicy - that suits cooler months and dressier occasions, an affordable budget stand-in for the Viktor & Rolf.