Viktor&Rolf 2013 EDP

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Flowerbomb Rose Explosion

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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Rose Explosion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Flowerbomb Rose Explosion opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Olive, Rose, and Jasmine. Viktor&Rolf's Flowerbomb Rose Explosion carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it. Bold, bombastic, and definitely not for the faint of heart. If you're into a seriously spiced-up rose-oud, it’s a masterpiece. Otherwise, you might just find it overwhelmingly loud and a bit too much.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Flowerbomb Rose Explosion Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

Notes

Top

SaffronSaffronPink PepperPink PepperMandarinMandarinBergamotBergamot

Heart

RoseRoseOliveOliveJasmineJasmine

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its heavy sillage and very long-lasting nature, this scent commands attention, making it unsuitable for office wear. It's best reserved for special occasions or evening dates where its bold, luxurious character can truly shine without overpowering. Many reviewers mention it's a 'night perfume' and 'for special occasions'.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

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Rose Explosion kicks off with a vibrant burst of saffron and a zesty mix of bergamot, mandarin, and a hint of pink pepper. This quickly deepens into an intoxicating heart of rich, heady rose and jasmine, given an unexpected savoury twist by olive. The base settles into a dark, luxurious blend of warm oud, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla, smoothed out by amber, making for a potent and opulent oriental floral.

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