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Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb
Viktor&Rolf

Spicebomb

Citrus
Fresh
Woody
Vetiver
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Spicy
EDT · 2012 · mens

Viktor&Rolf's Spicebomb launched in 2012 as a bold statement in the designer fragrance space. The Dutch fashion house, known for theatrical and unconventional design, brought that same confidence to their fragrance line, creating a scent that prioritizes impact over subtlety.

Spicebomb opens with bright citrus notes, bergamot and grapefruit cutting through pink pepper and elemi for a fresh but peppery top. The heart is where the fragrance earns its name, layering cinnamon, paprika, and saffron into a warm, almost culinary spiced accord. The base brings tobacco and leather into play alongside vetiver, giving the composition an earthy, smoky foundation that prevents it from becoming too sweet despite the warm spice DNA.

This is a versatile fragrance for men who want presence without pretension. It works equally well in professional settings or casual wear, and performs well across seasons, though it leans slightly cooler in summer applications. If you gravitate toward fragrances with genuine character and spice-forward profiles, check out The Sensualist, The Maverick, and The Mystic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
80%
Fresh
62%
Woody
60%
Vetiver
48%
Earthy
83%
Warm Spicy
100%
Spicy
100%
Balsamic
16%
Tobacco
90%
Leather
70%
Smoky
48%
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.
Elemi
Elemi
Light, piney, and slightly citrusy resin from the Philippines, elemi is frankincense's more approachable, transparent cousin. It has a fresh, almost lemony sharpness alongside its resinous warmth, making it useful in both fresh and oriental compositions. A bridge between sharp and deep, fresh and warm.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Paprika
Paprika
Dried and ground red pepper with a warm, slightly sweet, and mildly smoky spice character that is more gentle than fresh peppers. Paprika in fragrance adds a warm, Mediterranean kitchen quality with a subtle earthiness. Used in gourmand-adjacent orientals to add a savory, unusual warmth.
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Tobacco
Tobacco
Rich, sweet, slightly smoky and earthy, tobacco in perfumery is the idealized version: dried, cured, and faintly honeyed rather than ashy and stale. It adds a deep, contemplative warmth to oriental and woody fragrances. Tobacco fragrances feel settled and confident, the scent of someone who's entirely comfortable in their own skin.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
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The SensualistBest match83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Maverick83% match
You do what works for you. That's always been enough.

Fresh, bold, abstract, dry. Metallic notes, experimental musks, architectural woods with presence.

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The Mystic81% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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Scent Profile
Citrus80%Fresh62%Woody60%Vetiver48%Earthy83%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDT
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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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What does Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb smell like? +
Viktor&Rolf's Spicebomb launched in 2012 as a bold statement in the designer fragrance space. The Dutch fashion house, known for theatrical and unconventional design, brought that same confidence to their fragrance line, creating a scent that prioritizes impact over subtlety. Spicebomb opens with bright citrus notes, bergamot and grapefruit cutting through pink pepper and elemi for a fresh but peppery top. The heart is where the fragrance earns its name, layering cinnamon, paprika, and saffron into a warm, almost culinary spiced accord. The base brings tobacco and leather into play alongside vetiver, giving the composition an earthy, smoky foundation that prevents it from becoming too sweet despite the warm spice DNA. This is a versatile fragrance for men who want presence without pretension. It works equally well in professional settings or casual wear, and performs well across seasons, though it leans slightly cooler in summer applications. If you gravitate toward fragrances with genuine character and spice-forward profiles, check out The Sensualist, The Maverick, and The Mystic.
What are the notes in Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb? +
Top: Bergamot, Elemi, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper. Heart: Cinnamon, Paprika, Saffron. Base: Leather, Tobacco, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Spicebomb? +
Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDT.
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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