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Flowerbomb Dew was a flanker of the popular perfume line which was released in 2020. I got a sample of this as part of my progress of reviewing most (if not, all) of the Flowerbomb perfumes for this site. How does Dew Smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

What does Flowerbomb Dew Smell Like?

Notes include: pear, dew drop, musk mallow, bergamot, rose, iris, heliotrope, musk, cashmeran

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My Full Wear Review

The opening of Dew, does indeed have a light watery freshness to it. Between the pear and the dew drop, it’s really to be expected.

While it is sweet, somewhat fruity early on, it’s never dominant in the mix. Musk mallow, musk, and the powdery floral notes are already a factor. Iris, seems to poke through more early, but in the dry down I get more heliotrope aroma.

Much of what you’re getting with Flowerbomb Dew, is already apparent in the opening act. The aquatic dew drop element will subside, as will any bergamot, and eventually the pear too.

It goes from being a sweeter musky floral (led by the iris) to a musky more generic powdery aroma, that’s a mix of the floral notes. I do get periods which the rose is somewhat of a factor, but it really doesn’t pop out, on my skin.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, this is average at its peak, and pretty darn light outside of that. It doesn’t completely disappear for me, but Dew is in skin scent territory a couple of hours into the wear.

That’s its main weakness.

How long does it stick around? Somewhere in the six hour range, for me, on skin. Again, it’s not a massively powerful scent at that point, but I do still detect it. Musk and mostly the iris note remain.

Seasonally, this is pretty much a year round sort of fragrance. It’s powder isn’t a heavy one, so, it doesn’t get bogged down much in the heat. That fresh opening really helps. Maybe not a pure winter scent and that’s not when Dew will be at its best.

This is very versatile as a daily wear perfume. It can go casual to semi-formal and be fine for most occasions. Another fragrance would be in order if you need a formal wear, nightlife, or something that is sexy.

Dew is pleasant and attractive, not one that is inherently seductive.

Overall Impression of Flowerbomb Dew

Overall, do I like Dew? Yes, I think that it is a solid flanker, on the whole. Not the best of the Flowerbomb lineup, but I’d put it in the upper half.

Dew is a very simple fragrance. The pear and dew drop add a lightness and aquatic sort of feeling to it. You get musky florals with powdery heliotrope and iris. It’s easy to wear and all around pleasant.

It’s just not going to be a massive performer. So, if you need something with more power, you might want to go with something else besides this V&R release.

I do wish it had some further reach and ability to stick around longer, at a stronger level. But, on the smell alone, I like this Flowerbomb. I prefer the original, Midnight, and Ruby Orchid to this for sure though.

I would probably want to get a significant discount, if I were going to give Flowerbomb Dew a try. At full price, the performance isn’t really worth the admission.

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Bloom is another of the Flowerbomb series, that I have recently been testing out. This is one that came out back in 2017 and I was unsure of whether or not I had come in contact with it already. Turns out, no. But, I’ve put it through its paces, in order to give it a full review. How does it smell? When should it be worn? Is it worth a try?

What does Flowerbomb Bloom Smell Like?

Notes include: pomegranate, living liquid air, freesia, rose, jasmine, wood, orange

My Full Review

Here’s how V&R describes it: Flowerbomb Bloom is a new interpretation of the iconic fragrance, an explosion of fresh flowers caressed with a breath of cool mountain air. A surreal floral bouquet is intertwined with the delicious notes of patchouli and musk and enveloped in innovative pure liquid air molecules.

Bloom opens up much colder and fresher than the others in the series. You can still tell that it’s related, but I’d say that this is probably the most unique distinct from the rest.

The mountain air note actually does provide that thrill of an atmospheric freshness and plays well off of the woody base note. That being, a pretty generic wood, rather than anything specific.

The pomegranate note is the most noticeable, up top. Yet, it’s kind of disappointing, as I expected a juicier and fuller ingredient based on the description. It’s got more of a melon watery quality. Still nice, but it’s been done better elsewhere. There is a slight citrus for a little bit, just not too long or intense.

Bloom lacks a lot of the thickness and the patchouli that is found in the rest of the series. This allows it to have a greater range of use in the warmer weather. The main floral note here is freesia, which also sets it apart.

The final dry down is a cool blend of freesia, a touch of rose, wood, maybe some musk, and the remaining pomegranate note.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, this one is pretty moderate and not nearly as heavy nor with the same ability to project as most of the other Flowerbomb’s. This isn’t completely soft or weak, still above average, just nothing that explodes off of the skin.

I get around 7 hours of wear from Bloom. It’s fine for most occasions, just nothing that goes above and beyond what you’d expect from a scent like this.

Seasonally, this is a springtime wear, primarily. Not as summery as Bomblicious, but kind of too cold for the winter. If it’s not too hot or too cold, Bloom should work though. The name kind of reveals its role.

Within that space, it’s more of a casual or daily wear. It’s not really going to offend, it’s pleasant for what it is, but not much of a sexy nightlife option or anything. Bloom has its prettier moments and should have plenty of use in a collection. It just might not be a signature scent for most people.

Overall Impressions of Flowerbomb Bloom

Do I like this one? It’s pretty good, but nothing that I get too excited about smelling. It’s not the worst of the Flowerbomb flankers, but it isn’t as good as Nectar or Ruby Orchid, in my opinion.

The mountain air accord was a touch that I enjoyed with Bloom. The pomegranate isn’t as good, as I had hoped for, but still nice enough.

The rest of it, is decent, somewhat attractive, but rather bland. The freesia is good for what it is, but there’s just not much of interest here.

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Flowerbomb Nectar is another one of the flanker releases to the mega-popular perfume from Viktor & Rolf. This one came out back in 2018. I grabbed a sample of this, along with most of the rest of the series, in order to finally do a full review for the site. How does Nectar smell? How long does it last? Is it worth a try?

What does Flowerbomb Nectar Smell Like?

Notes include: gunpowder, benzoin, orange blossom, tonka bean, jasmine, blackcurrant, vanilla, patchouli

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My Full Review

Flowerbomb Nectar opens up in a way that is familiar to the original Flowerbomb, while also doing a bit of its own thing.

The osmanthus returns, just to a lesser extent, but is joined in its sweetness by a nice blackcurrant note and a very light bergamot. The latter is really only apparent briefly.

What you will notice that is different here, is the resinous benzoin note and the inclusion of gunpowder. To me, the gunpowder is slightly metallic, and only a bit smoky. It’s very much like the note found in the men’s fragrance, Luna Rossa Carbon.

I also get some of the orange blossom and patchouli early on, but neither of those ever feels to significant in the mix. The blackcurrant doesn’t appear to just be the berry itself, but also the cassis leaf, which gives a slight greenish aroma with the patchouli note.

As we get further along, it is still sweet, just less fruity and more of a syrupy quality. Vanilla and tonka bean are major players at this point. The blackcurrant is all but gone, but I do still get some of that osmanthus.

It’s a lot like the original Flowerbomb, just with amped up vanilla/tonka bean and the inclusion of that gunpowder. It doesn’t seem as bright and is colder, but the jasmine and osmanthus do sell the floral part of this fragrance like its predecessor.

That’s mostly what I get for the remaining of the wear.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Nectar does have a nice ability to project. I think that it’s slightly stronger than is Ruby Orchid, but probably a tad below the original Flowerbomb. You get a pretty powerful sillage in the opening act, but that will moderate.

Still, above average, in that respect.

The longevity is somewhere in the 7-8.5 hour range. I got a few different outcomes while testing it, but each time it fell within that spread. Again, a little better than Ruby Orchid, at the high end.

Seasonally, this is best in the autumn and winter. But, I don’t think that it’s too heavy to be relegated to just that time period. It’s fine to venture into the springtime. Really depends on how warm it gets where you live, during the part of the year.

Like the rest of the series, this isn’t a formal sort of fragrance. But, it can work as a daily wear in most situations, smells attractive enough for the nightlife, and doesn’t come across as being too much of a teenager’s perfume. I think it has more maturity than Ruby, but still has a playful personality. 

Overall Impressions of Flowerbomb Nectar

Overall, do I like Flowerbomb Nectar? Yes. Again though, the original Flowerbomb is still the best in the series, to me. Nectar and Ruby Orchid, are the next in line, and basically a tie for that second spot. Perhaps, a slight preference for this one.

I like the metallic and greenish aspects here. Plus, the resinous benzoin. The vanilla and tonka bean, are the notes that are really going to separate this from Flowerbomb. Do you want a scent that’s less fruity sweet and floral? This is one of the flankers that you should consider. 

The performance is good, just not elite, by any means. Though, I don’t have any real complaints on that front.

Flowerbomb Nectar is one to try out, it’s likeable and one of the best versions. The gunpowder note is more hyped up versus what you actually get. Yet, it’s an interesting touch.

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