Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf

Flowerbomb is a women’s scent that I’ve really enjoyed coming across over the years. Yes, it got super popular almost to the point of being annoying, but that’s because it was actually good versus most of the rest of the market. I’m finally getting around to doing my full review, even after having samples of it for months. How does it actually smell? Is it still worth a buy?

What does Flowerbomb Smell Like?

Notes include: Centifolia Rose, Sambac Jasmine, Cattleya Orchid, India Osmanthus, tea, bergamot, patchouli, musk, and vanilla

Click here to try: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Fl Oz

My Full Review

Let’s see how Viktor & Rolf describes Flowerbomb: An explosion of floral sensations, Flowerbomb enchants the world. An exceptional trail of volume. Sublime, delicious and addictive.

The opening of Flowerbomb is awesome. As far as popular women’s fragrances go, it has to be among my favorite.

The osmanthus floral sweetness with the bergamot citrus, gives it a fruity/floral start with bits of the patchouli and vanilla already wafting up to give it a short sense of being a gourmand scent.

The fruity quality from the osmanthus does have a jam-like smell.

That initial sweet citrus blend will pass and it will start to resemble its name, much more accurately. It’s more of a sweet floral tea, at this stage. As the tea note that was sitting underneath the initial blast, really starts to reveal itself more.

The initial wave of floral notes, will be the main orchid. Rose has its moment in first or second place, followed by the jasmine.

It’s kind of weird how the rose really trails off on my skin. Like, nearly non-existent towards the end, after a fairly big start.

The vanilla and orchid combination really helps to make this perfume what it is, in my opinion. Now, that vanilla note isn’t heavy, but it just adds that layer of consistent edible sweetness that allows Flowerbomb to become something special.

I’ve always enjoyed that this one isn’t a straight up green bouquet or garden. It’s a layered and pretty blend of sweet, spice, and musk, also. That sweetness at the heart of the fragrance is key, though.

The middle act does have a slightly powdery finish that comes in about 45 minutes after spraying. At least, that’s when it becomes apparent to me.

The dry down is about the patchouli. The orchid and remaining floral notes. With bits of musk and vanilla floating about.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, this stuff still packs a punch. Perfumes generally get weakened over time, with massive success. Flowerbomb has still got it though.

This will absolutely leave a scent trail in your wake and projects extremely well off of your skin. It’s not the most massive fragrance out there, you just don’t need to overspray it, because it absolutely is strong.

The longevity can hit 10+ hours easily. I’m not exactly sure when it quits, but it certainly isn’t early and easily eclipses a standard workday.

Seasonally, this is at its peak in late autumn through winter. It’s a bit too cloying in the summer heat, but for most places, it’ll work in the springtime.

While this is a sweeter scent, I don’t find it immature. It can work for younger women, but also can come across as more mature. Flowerbomb isn’t an overly complex fragrance, but it isn’t a teenager’s super sugary perfume either.

This can serve as a daily wear and/or a nighttime scent without issue. I’d go easy on the sprays during the day, in confined spaces.

During the evening, Flowerbomb is sexy and has that appeal and power to be something that is seductive or even a nightclub beast. It’s pretty unique, in the way, it can fit in these different molds.

Not really something that’s a serious or completely formal perfume, though. So, have something else to go with, if you want low key or understated.

Overall Impressions of Flowerbomb

Overall, do I still like this perfume? I do. Though, I do like sweeter perfumes. As a guy, there’s something about Flowerbomb that just clicks for me, especially on a woman. It’s fine on me, also.

Some people do tend to think that the opening is overwhelming. To me, it works well. However, this might be one that you need to wait for that initial phase to pass, and let Flowerbomb truly reveal itself.

The performance is still great, even with these new batches. Strong sillage and lasts a long time. No worries there.

Why shouldn’t you get Flowerbomb? Well, if sweetness isn’t your thing, you may want to skip it. Bothered by patchouli? It’s mass appealing here, but can still not be everyone’s favorite note to experience.

That being said, I do think this Viktor & Rolf scent is one that everyone should give multiple tries to, and see if it works or not for them.

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