Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
Brand: Viktor & Rolf
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
An explosion of jasmine, rose, and orchid over a patchouli-musk base. Intensely feminine and unapologetically loud. Long-lasting, heads-turning, unforgettable.
Is Flowerbomb worth it?
How it smells: Opens with tea and bergamot, jasmine and orchid at the heart, then dries down to patchouli and musk.
Scent Score: 75/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 61, reputation 98, versatility 81, layerability 80 and value 61, each out of 100.
Buyers say it gets compliments, smells sweet and lasts long. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 263 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2005 · Women
Key accords: Tea, Bergamot, Jasmine, Orchid, Freesia, Rose
Top Notes
- Tea
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Occasions: date night, evening, special occasion
Seasons: fall, winter, spring
Fragrance overview
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf belongs to the floral fragrance family. An explosion of flowers — jasmine, freesia, rose, and orchid — detonated on a base of musk and patchouli. Romantic, overwhelming in the best possible way, and impossible to ignore. Flowerbomb opens with Tea and Bergamot. The heart brings Jasmine, Orchid, Freesia, and Rose. It dries down to Patchouli and Musk.
How to wear Flowerbomb
On skin, Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf has longevity of 7-9 hours, heavy projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for date night, evening, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Fahrenheit by Dior. Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Fahrenheit and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Flowerbomb opens with Tea and Bergamot.
The heart brings Jasmine, Orchid, Freesia, and Rose.
It dries down to Patchouli and Musk.
What to layer with Flowerbomb
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Hacivat by Nishane
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hacivat on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Hacivat
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and freesia.
Order: Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Nomade
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and musk.
Order: Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Patchouli Magnetik by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and patchouli.
Order: Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Patchouli Magnetik on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Patchouli Magnetik
Pairings to approach with care
Mooncake by d'Annam
Not Recommended · 30/99
Flowerbomb has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Mooncake brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mooncake on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Mooncake
Bubble Tea by d'Annam
Not Recommended · 31/99
Flowerbomb has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bubble Tea brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bubble Tea on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Bubble Tea
Related fragrances and why
- Flowerbomb Dew by Viktor & Rolf — Another version of Flowerbomb from Viktor & Rolf.
- Flowerbomb Bloom by Viktor & RolfBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of Flowerbomb from Viktor & Rolf.
- Flowerbomb Nectar by Viktor & Rolf — Another version of Flowerbomb from Viktor & Rolf.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli.
- Hacivat by Nishane — Both include bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli.
- Nomade by ChloéBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot, jasmine, and freesia.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Flowerbomb?
Flowerbomb opens with Tea and Bergamot. The heart brings Jasmine, Orchid, Freesia, and Rose. It dries down to Patchouli and Musk.
How long does Flowerbomb last, and how strong is it?
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf has longevity of 7-9 hours, heavy projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Flowerbomb?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits date night, evening, and special occasion.
What layers well with Flowerbomb?
Fahrenheit by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, jasmine, and patchouli. Apply Flowerbomb first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Flowerbomb : 2 sprays Fahrenheit.
Reviewed alternatives
- Gourmand White Flowers by Dossier — Dossier sells Gourmand White Flowers as its own impression of Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb. They share bergamot, freesia, orchid, rose and musk.
- Club de Nuit Woman by Armaf — An affordable sweet floral with a patchouli and vanilla dry-down close to Flowerbomb’s.
- Viva la Juicy by Juicy Couture — A sweet floral with caramel and gourmand warmth in the same candy-floral style as Flowerbomb.
- La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme — Both are sweet floral patchouli scents with jasmine and patchouli at the core, in the same rich, feminine floral-gourmand style.
- Cloud by Ariana Grande — A soft, sweet floral gourmand with the same cozy, musky sweetness as Flowerbomb.
- Yara by Lattafa — Both are sweet orchid florals with a musky base and strong projection.
- Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent — Both are fruity-floral patchouli scents with a romantic, sweet character and a musky drydown.
- Ari by Ariana Grande — Both are sweet florals with rose and musk and a soft, sugary feel.
- Prada Candy Florale by Prada — A softer, airier sweet floral with a musky base in the same feminine, sugary-floral lane.
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