Fragrances inspired by Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid Eau de Parfum
The original
Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid
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The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both fragrances share a remarkable similarity, subtle differences set them apart.
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Peach, Wine Grape, Vanilla
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Peach, Vanilla, Orchid
The main difference
Adds blueberry and coconut, drops wine grape
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Orchid
The main difference
Adds fruity notes and heliotrope, drops peach and wine grape
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Orchid
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops peach and wine grape
What they share
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds coconut and cotton candy, drops orchid and peach
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Orchid
The main difference
Adds heliotrope and mango, drops peach and wine grape
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Peach, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds caramel and cashmeran, drops orchid and wine grape
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Orchid
The main difference
Adds amber and apple blossom, drops peach and wine grape
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.