Bon Bon - 143

The Essence Vault's No. 143 is a direct play on Viktor & Rolf's Bonbon, one of the most recognisable gourmand fragrances on the market. The opening delivers the same instantly-sweet caramel rush layered over juicy peach and a touch of orange blossom, and it captures the playful, indulgent character that made the original so popular convincingly well for the price. Where Bonbon builds real depth through a rich praline-and-tonka base that lingers for hours, No. 143 leans on a simpler tonka bean finish that reads noticeably thinner and disappears sooner, losing the original's plush, dessert-like warmth in the drydown. It's a fun, wearable caramel gourmand for casual days or a low-key date, just don't expect the all-day sweetness or the layered richness of the real bottle.