Spicebomb Infrared by Viktor & Rolf
Brand: Viktor & Rolf
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
Spicebomb Infrared delivers a vivid burst of red fruit and pepper before developing into a bold, chili-tinged heart of cinnamon and paprika. Its tobacco, leather, and benzoin base gives the fragrance a warm, seductive finish that is especially effective in cool weather.
Is Spicebomb Infrared worth it?
How it smells: Opens with red fruits, pink pepper and saffron, cinnamon and paprika at the heart, then dries down to tobacco and leather.
Scent Score: 70/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 64, versatility 85, layerability 67 and value 64, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long and projects well. A few say it's too strong. Buyers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 20 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 2015 · Men
Key accords: Red fruits, Pink pepper, Saffron, Cinnamon, Paprika, Pimento
Top Notes
- Red fruits
- Pink pepper
- Saffron
Heart Notes
- Cinnamon
- Paprika
- Pimento
Base Notes
- Tobacco
- Leather
- Benzoin
- Woody notes
Occasions: Evening, Casual, Date, Outdoor, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Spicebomb Infrared by Viktor & Rolf belongs to the spicy fragrance family. A fiery blend of red berries, hot spices, cinnamon, and tobacco wrapped in a warm, subtly leathery woody base. Spicebomb Infrared opens with Red fruits, Pink pepper, and Saffron. The heart brings Cinnamon, Paprika, and Pimento. It dries down to Tobacco, Leather, Benzoin, and Woody notes.
How to wear Spicebomb Infrared
On skin, Spicebomb Infrared by Viktor & Rolf has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDT concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Lost Cherry by Tom Ford. Apply Spicebomb Infrared first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift. Start with 1 spray Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Lost Cherry and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Spicebomb Infrared opens with Red fruits, Pink pepper, and Saffron.
The heart brings Cinnamon, Paprika, and Pimento.
It dries down to Tobacco, Leather, Benzoin, and Woody notes.
What to layer with Spicebomb Infrared
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon and benzoin.
Order: Apply Spicebomb Infrared first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Lost Cherry
Oud Maracujá by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and leather.
Order: Apply Oud Maracujá first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Spicebomb Infrared over the top for spicy complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Oud Maracujá
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon and benzoin.
Order: Apply Spicebomb Infrared first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Unholy Oud by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and leather.
Order: Apply Unholy Oud first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Spicebomb Infrared over the top for spicy complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Unholy Oud
Nisean by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, saffron, and cinnamon.
Order: Apply Nisean first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Spicebomb Infrared over the top for spicy complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Nisean
Pairings to approach with care
Amalfi Sunray by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
Spicebomb Infrared has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Amalfi Sunray brings a floral contrast to this spicy scent.
Order: Apply Spicebomb Infrared first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amalfi Sunray on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Amalfi Sunray
Thé Cachemire by Dior
Not Recommended · 30/99
Spicebomb Infrared has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Thé Cachemire brings a floral contrast to this spicy scent.
Order: Apply Spicebomb Infrared first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Thé Cachemire on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Thé Cachemire
Related fragrances and why
- Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf — Another version of Spicebomb from Viktor & Rolf.
- Lost Cherry by Tom Ford — Both include cinnamon and benzoin.
- Oud Maracujá by Maison Crivelli — Both include saffron and leather.
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include cinnamon and benzoin.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Spicebomb Infrared?
Spicebomb Infrared opens with Red fruits, Pink pepper, and Saffron. The heart brings Cinnamon, Paprika, and Pimento. It dries down to Tobacco, Leather, Benzoin, and Woody notes.
How long does Spicebomb Infrared last, and how strong is it?
Spicebomb Infrared by Viktor & Rolf has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Spicebomb Infrared?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion.
What layers well with Spicebomb Infrared?
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Spicy and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon and benzoin. Apply Spicebomb Infrared first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift. Start with 1 spray Spicebomb Infrared : 2 sprays Lost Cherry.
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