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La Bomba - 9

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The Essence Vault La Bomba - 9 is an Eau de Parfum. La Bomba - 9 opens with Pitahaya, settles into a heart of Peony and Cherry, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. The Essence Vault's La Bomba - 9 carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

No. 9 chases Carolina Herrera's La Bomba with the same dragon-fruit-cherry-peony-vanilla arc, but the fruit notes are louder and more synthetic-smelling on opening, and the floral heart is far less developed than the original's.
  • Playful
  • Vibrant
  • Confident
  • Fearless
  • Joyful
La Bomba - 9 Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

A juicy dragon-fruit-and-cherry floral fruity that reads bright and warm-weather appropriate.

Best Occasions

A loud, playful fruity-floral built for daytime confidence and casual nights out rather than formal settings.

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About

No. 9 opens with an explosive burst of dragon fruit, echoing the exact opening act of Carolina Herrera's 2025 launch La Bomba. The heart brings cherry and peony, a fair nod to the original's frangipani-and-peony floral core, before settling into a warm vanilla base. Where La Bomba's fruit notes are blended with more restraint and the floral heart given real space to develop, this version keeps the fruit turned up throughout, giving a louder, more one-note character with less of the original's textured complexity. Sillage is strong for the first hour then drops off quickly, and the dry-down reads as a simple vanilla-sweet skin scent rather than the layered floral-fruity finish of La Bomba. A fun, budget-friendly nod to the mood of a fresh 2025 designer launch, best for those wanting the vibe rather than a precise match.