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Spicebomb flankers continued to be put out by Viktor & Rolf, with the Night Vision line being some of the latest examples, in their green bottles. Obviously, if you’re in the market for Night Vision, you’ll need to make a choice between the eau de toilette version and the eau de parfum. In this post, I want to compare them head to head after having tested both, and declare a winner.
Tale of the Tape: Night Vision EDT vs. EDP
Night Vision EDT
Notes include: grapefruit, sage, black spice complex, geranium, roasted almond accord, tonka bean
Click here to try: Spicebomb Night Vision by Viktor & Rolf Eau De Toilette Spray 3 oz
Night Vision Eau de Parfum
Notes include: black spices, sage, lemon essence, fir balsam
Read my Full Review: Spicebomb Night Vision EDP
Opening
Spicebomb Night Vision has been one that’s been sort of difficult for me to get a take on. This scent sometimes starts out sweeter, then, it’ll be super fresh and have that greenish finish to it. It’s taken me three or four wears to get a hold of this EDT.
The opening is a mix of a light grapefruit, sage, geranium, and what they’re calling a black spice complex. Basically, black pepper, but I think there is some chili pepper in there as well. Though, sometimes I swear I picked up a bit of cumin.
Nonetheless, it’s a herbal fresh spice with aromatic highlights. It will dry down with more of a smooth tonka bean and just a pinch of almond, if I really focus in. On my skin, I get a whole lot of sage and geranium, which seems to be a bit different from what other folks are picking up.
Meanwhile, Spicebomb EDP opens up with a cooler and woodier freshness, rather than a warmer spice. You do get a nice lemon essence, some red pepper, but it’s overall less sweet when compared to the EDT.
The fir and maybe some light benzoin give this a fresh and balsamic aroma, but when I move away from the skin, it can hang in the air as a fresh sweetness.
Which is better? Between the two, I have to give the opening act to the eau de parfum. I’ve enjoyed it each time that I’ve worn it and the EDT has been confusing, as to how I feel about it, in the early stages.
I like the cold freshness, the fir note, and enough sweetness to keep it intriguing.
Edge: EDP
Projection
Neither of the Night Vision fragrances, really brings that punch that other Spicebomb colognes are known for. Night Vision EDT is a light to moderate fragrance. It’s got a decent projection for an hour or two, then it’ll be much more of a skin scent.
The EDP starts out pretty strong, but will transition into a moderate sort of scent. In any case, Night Visioin EDP hits a higher high and stays elevated for longer with its sillage. It’s actually stronger than you think it is, with a few sprays, but not a monster.
Edge: EDP
Longevity
The EDT will last around 5 hours on me, before it fades away. Seriously, the longevity is pretty disappointing, even if you enjoy how it smells.
EDP isn’t that great, but it’ll hang around for 7-8 hours. The last few hours, it will be a skin scent, but it is still there.
Great performance? No, but there is a clear winner in this category.
Edge: EDP
Versatility
Being two types of the same fragrance, they basically occupy the same space. Don’t wear them during the height of summer. Stick more to the nightlife. Not really a mature wear or one for formal occasions.
Each of them is attractive and has a certain sexiness to it. Should easily draw complements and have a level of mass appeal.
I don’t really see a distinction in this category.
Edge: Push
Overall Scent
So, which Spicebomb Night Vision is the better scent?
The EDT is one that I sort of like, but I’m mostly indifferent to. I don’t think that it’s a bad smelling fragrance, it just doesn’t really have that much appeal. Plus, the performance isn’t all that great. It grew on me, the more that I wore it, but didn’t gain that many points in its favor.
I like the spice blend, particularly the sage and geranium. The tonka bean dry down is just okay. There are better examples out there.
Night Vision Eau de Parfum is actually enjoyable to wear. It also grew on me, but by the end of testing it out, I was digging it. The cool freshness, fir woodiness, and the sweetness that comes and goes is overall well done.
Plus, the performance is way better, especially for Viktor & Rolf prices. Yet, it’s still not my favorite of the Spicebomb line. It’s a good scent, that should have many fans. Is it a must have? Not really. It’s a worthwhile cologne to try out though and is better than the original EDT.
Winner: Night Vision EDP
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