“The original Spicebomb turned the heat up and added a fistful of red pepper.”
A red-pepper-and-tobacco 2021 flanker in V&R's Spicebomb line — Hérault, Benaïm, and Beaulieu's launch, a spicier, warmer take on the line's signature gourmand-spicy structure. Pink pepper and saffron at the top, cinnamon through the heart, tobacco drydown. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening.
The take
What works
- ●Red fruits plus chili plus tobacco is a legitimately distinctive combination
- ●Warmer and more approachable than the original Spicebomb
- ●Outstanding date-night performance for a mid-tier fragrance
Trade-offs
- ●Sweetness tips cloying in warm weather
- ●Benzoin base doesn't add much beyond extra sweetness
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Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 32%
- Summer, 13%
- Fall, 95%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 51%
- Night, 88%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
- Near-exact
V&R
Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum
- Very close
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Spicebomb Infrared smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb (83%), Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme (57%), Histoires de Parfums 1899 Hemingway (62%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Spicebomb Infrared last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear Spicebomb Infrared?
Spicebomb Infrared is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights, nights out, and special occasions.
Is Spicebomb Infrared worth it?
At $130–$180, yes for this tier. Red fruits plus chili plus tobacco is a legitimately distinctive combination. Warmer and more approachable than the original Spicebomb.