Flowerbomb
A legendary feminine gourmand-floral built around a complex flower explosion accord with freesia, jasmine, orchid, and rose over a sweet patchouli-musk base.
OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN
- Bergamot
- Tea
- Sambac Jasmine
- Cattleya Orchid
- Rose
- Freesia
- Patchouli
- Musk
- Vanilla
EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE
Composed by Carlos Benaim for Viktor & Rolf in 2005, Flowerbomb sits in the bright citrus space of modern perfumery. Below, our research team breaks down its olfactory structure, measured performance, and ideal wearer.
The Opening
From the first spray, Bergamot, Tea establish a bright citrus and green aromatic character that defines the top of the composition.
The Heart
Beneath the opening, a floral heart of Sambac Jasmine, Cattleya Orchid, Rose forms the signature most people will recognise.
The Dry-Down
The dry-down anchors on a sweet gourmand and soft musk base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla, the phase that clings closest to skin and lasts longest.
Who Should Buy Flowerbomb
Flowerbomb leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to autumn, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and green aromatic compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.
No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.
PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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INTERACTIVE FRAGRANCE TOOLS
Personalised calculators and scanners specific to Flowerbomb.
INTERACTIVE FRAGRANCE TOOLS
Personalised calculators and scanners specific to Flowerbomb.
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