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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb
Viktor&Rolf

Flowerbomb

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Woody
EDP · 2005 · womens

Viktor&Rolf launched Flowerbomb in 2005 as a bold statement fragrance, and it quickly became one of the best-selling women's fragrances of the 2000s. The Dutch fashion house is known for theatrical, high-impact designs, and this scent carries that same unapologetic intensity.

Flowerbomb opens with bergamot, osmanthus, and tea, creating a bright, slightly spiced introduction before settling into a dense floral heart of African orange flower, freesia, jasmine, orchid, and rose. The composition leans heavily sweet and white floral, anchored by woody patchouli in the top notes that prevents it from becoming cloying. The base layers in musk, patchouli, and vanilla, grounding the florals with a warm, powdery finish that's both creamy and slightly earthy.

This is an uncompromising floral for anyone who wants their fragrance to make a presence known. It suits confident wearers who aren't interested in subtlety, and it performs best in cooler months or evening settings when the density works in its favor. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom, Flowerbomb deserves consideration.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
60%
Fresh
60%
Floral
100%
Rose
30%
Jasmine
30%
White Floral
90%
Woody
70%
Patchouli
70%
Earthy
70%
Musky
70%
Vanilla
70%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Osmanthus
Osmanthus
Apricot-like, leathery, and floral all at once, osmanthus is one of the most beloved flowers in Chinese culture and one of the most interesting in Western perfumery. Its dried-fruit, suede-like quality makes it feel simultaneously sweet and sophisticated. A note that elevates almost everything it touches.
Tea
Tea
Green tea is cool, slightly astringent, and clean; black tea is earthier and slightly smoky. Both add a contemplative, refined quality to fragrances, the scent equivalent of a quiet afternoon. Tea notes bridge the gap between fresh and woody families and are a staple of minimalist, understated compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
African Orange Flower
African Orange Flower
Orange blossom from African-grown bitter orange trees with a slightly more animalic, honeyed depth than the Tunisian or Moroccan varieties. It has a rich, full-bodied sweetness with a waxy, indolic quality that makes it intensely floral. Used in high-end oriental fragrances when maximum floral richness is required.
Freesia
Freesia
Bright, clean, and slightly peppery, freesia is a springtime flower with a fresh, almost citrusy edge that prevents it from reading as purely sweet. It's one of the more versatile florals, sitting comfortably in both delicate feminine compositions and fresh unisex fragrances. Approachable and elegant simultaneously.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Orchid
Orchid
Exotic, slightly sweet, and airy, 'orchid' in perfumery is usually a constructed accord rather than a direct extract, designed to evoke the flower's mysterious tropical beauty. Depending on the perfumer, it can read as vanilla-like and warm or cool and green. A note that suggests luxury and rarity.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
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The RomanticBest match87% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus60%Fresh60%Floral100%Rose30%Jasmine30%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Flowerbomb is $9.29. Without a coupon the lowest price is $9.29. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Viktor&Rolf fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb? +
$9.29 at DecantX. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb smell like? +
Viktor&Rolf launched Flowerbomb in 2005 as a bold statement fragrance, and it quickly became one of the best-selling women's fragrances of the 2000s. The Dutch fashion house is known for theatrical, high-impact designs, and this scent carries that same unapologetic intensity. Flowerbomb opens with bergamot, osmanthus, and tea, creating a bright, slightly spiced introduction before settling into a dense floral heart of African orange flower, freesia, jasmine, orchid, and rose. The composition leans heavily sweet and white floral, anchored by woody patchouli in the top notes that prevents it from becoming cloying. The base layers in musk, patchouli, and vanilla, grounding the florals with a warm, powdery finish that's both creamy and slightly earthy. This is an uncompromising floral for anyone who wants their fragrance to make a presence known. It suits confident wearers who aren't interested in subtlety, and it performs best in cooler months or evening settings when the density works in its favor. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Homesteader, and The Heirloom, Flowerbomb deserves consideration.
What are the notes in Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb? +
Top: Bergamot, Osmanthus, Tea. Heart: African Orange Flower, Freesia, Jasmine, Orchid, Rose. Base: Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Flowerbomb? +
Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb? +
Based on shared notes, Maison Alhambra Victoria Flower (Musk, Patchouli, African Orange Flower, Freesia), Roja Parfums Neiman Marcus (Musk, Patchouli, Freesia, Jasmine), Viktor&Rolf Neiman Marcus Exclusive Swarovski Flowerbomb for women (Musk, Patchouli, Freesia, Jasmine), Bujairami Amber Floweret Inspired by Clive Christian Blonde Amber (Musk, Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose), Birkholz Bordeaux - Plaisir de la Nuit unisex (Musk, Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose) may smell similar to Flowerbomb.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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