Fragrances inspired by Bonbon Eau de Parfum
The original
Bonbon
Viktor&Rolf
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Amber, Orange
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Amber, Orange
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Orange, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds benzoin, drops mandarin
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Amber, Orange
The main difference
Without jasmine
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Orange, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds caramel
Our verdict
Bonbon and Boum Candy Land both aim for gourmand sweetness, but Bonbon offers a more refined, balanced experience.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cotton candy, drops amber and caramel
Choose Boum Candy Land when
Your fragrance budget is very limited.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds berries and citrus, drops amber and caramel
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Orange Blossom, Peach
The main difference
Adds tonka bean and vanilla, drops amber and caramel
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Sandalwood, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds amber and caramel, drops apple and apricot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Viktor&Rolf. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.