Viktor&Rolf 2012 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Spicebomb

by Olivier Polge

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Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Olivier Polge. Spicebomb opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Allspice, Cinnamon, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vetiver, and Tobacco. Viktor&Rolf's Spicebomb carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A warm, spicy explosion that's a crowd-pleaser for a reason. While its many flankers might vex some, the original Spicebomb is a reliably potent, compliment-getting winter warmer that'll stand strong in any smoky bar.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Masculine
  • Energetic
  • Cozy
Spicebomb 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and warm, spicy accords make it less suitable for the office. However, it's a stellar choice for dates and evening casual wear, as its seductive nature is often noted by wearers for bars and intimate settings. It leans too casual for formal events and is entirely unsuitable for sport.

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

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

About

Opens with an energetic burst of grapefruit and pink pepper, giving way to a heart of rich cinnamon and saffron, spiced up with pimiento. The dry down is a deeply masculine blend of tobacco, plush leather, and earthy vetiver, creating a bold, almost gourmand-like warmth that lingers.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 8 October

7ml 3 offers
10ml 2 offers
50ml 9 offers
90ml 11 offers
150ml 6 offers

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