Bottle photo  Viktor & Rolf
Bottle photo  Viktor & Rolf
Bottle photo  Viktor & Rolf
Bottle photo  Viktor & Rolf
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Image  Viktor & Rolf
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Eau de toilette

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb

Gender image: Male
Gender:
Male
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Identity and Release History

The fragrance Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb, released in 2012, became a real sensation in the world of men's perfumery.

This perfume from the Dutch fashion house Viktor & Rolf is part of the Spicebomb collection, reflecting the provocative spirit of the brand founded by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren.

Since its debut, Spicebomb has won love for its bold grenade-shaped bottle design and explosive composition that redefined the standards of spicy fragrances for men.

Positioning and Character

Spicebomb is positioned as a men's fragrance in Eau de Toilette concentration, making it versatile for daily wear.

Its sillage is rated as medium, ensuring optimal noticeability without being overpowering.

Belonging to the leather, spicy, and woody families, Spicebomb offers a multifaceted character: from spicy aggression in the opening notes to a warm and cozy base.

It is ideal for the autumn-winter season, as well as for evening events or dates where confidence and charisma need to be demonstrated.

The fragrance is compliment-friendly and easily recognizable, often associated with a strong and modern masculine image.

Creators and Influence

The creator of Spicebomb was the famous perfumer Olivier Polge, whose experience gave the composition unique depth and balance.

His work highlights the innovative approach of Viktor & Rolf to perfumery, strengthening the brand's reputation as a master of bold and memorable releases.

Spicebomb not only became a commercial success but also influenced trends in the industry, inspiring other brands to create similar spicy fragrances, and solidified its status as a cult perfume for modern men.

Application Practice and Recommendations

For optimal development of Spicebomb, it is recommended to apply 1 to 2 sprays to the skin, for example, on the wrists or neck, so that the fragrance harmoniously blends with the body's natural notes and reveals its fullness.

On clothing, also use 1 to 2 sprays, which will extend the sillage and avoid overapplication.

This dosage is optimal for the Eau de Toilette concentration, providing longevity of 4-6 hours and comfortable perception throughout the day.

Similar Fragrances to Explore

If you enjoyed Spicebomb, you can explore other spicy and warm compositions such as Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Burberry London For Women, and Serge Lutens Chergui.

These fragrances share similar notes and moods, offering alternative options for your perfume collection and expanding your taste horizons.

More than 90% of users recommend this fragrance!
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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The fragrance pyramid of Spicebomb begins with a vibrant top accord, where bergamot, elemi, grapefruit, and pink pepper create a fresh and spicy start that captures attention.

In the heart of the composition, cinnamon, paprika, and saffron unfold, adding warmth, depth, and exotic spiciness that forms the foundation of the fragrance's character.

The base anchors Spicebomb with a leather accord, tobacco, and vetiver, providing a lasting, masculine, and slightly smoky final note.

This complex structure allows the fragrance to smoothly transition from citrus freshness to a spicy heart and a woody-leather base, making each stage of development exciting and memorable for the wearer and those around.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Viktor & Rolf
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country Netherlands
Website http://www.viktor-rolf.com
Year of production 2012
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder L'Oréal

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Elemi
Grapefruit
Cinnamon
Paprika
Saffron
Leather accord
Tobacco
Vetiver

Fragrance characteristics

based on 10 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
70%
Unisex
20%
Female
10%
What kind of event
Date
12%
Wedding
12%
Sport
12%
Sleep
12%
For party
0%
For every day
12%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
12%
Theatre
12%
Office
12%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
22%
Spring
Spring
22%
Summer
Summer
22%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
33%
Gala
0%
Classic
33%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
33%
For what age
under 18
11%
18-25 years old
11%
26-35 years old
33%
36-45 years
11%
46+ years old
22%
Any
11%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
20%
Enter the cloud
20%
1-2 atomisations
40%
2-3 atomisations
20%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
20%
On the wrist
20%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
20%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
20%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
20%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
20%
Enter the cloud
20%
1-2 atomisations
40%
2-3 atomisations
20%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
33%
Exoticism
33%
Luxury
0%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
17%
Calm
0%
Excitement
17%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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