Viktor&Rolf 2019 EDT

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Bonbon Pastel

by Cécile Matton , Serge Majoullier

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Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Pastel is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Cécile Matton and Serge Majoullier. Bonbon Pastel opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Neroli, and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Caramel. Viktor&Rolf's Bonbon Pastel carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive take on the original, Bonbon Pastel tries to balance sweet gourmand with refreshing marine notes. Some find it a beautifully unique blend, others say it's just 'burnt sugar with cough syrup'. Sample before you commit.
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  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Cozy
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Bonbon Pastel Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and playful profile, make it suitable for casual outings and dates. While it leans towards a daytime summer scent, its unique gourmand twist can also work for some office environments, though it might be too sweet for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, quickly followed by a salty sea breeze that adds an unexpected aquatic twist. The heart introduces soft neroli and orange blossom, gently leading into a creamy base where sweet caramel mingles with warm amber and smooth sandalwood, creating a playful yet sophisticated gourmand finish.

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