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Score
90/100

Viktor & Rolf

Flowerbomb EDP

2005

A bouquet that detonates — florals at full volume, with a patchouli fuse.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
floral
patchouli
white floral

Viktor & Rolf's 2005 flagship women's release — a sweet floral built on a patchouli-vanilla base, with jasmine, rose, and freesia in the heart. Authored by a four-perfumer team (Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaïm, Domitille Michalon Bertier, Dominique Ropion), it became the house's signature scent and seeded a flanker line that's still expanding two decades later. Versatile across seasons, day-to-night.

The take

What works

  • Floral bomb in the best possible sense
  • Patchouli-vanilla base keeps it from going too sweet
  • Consistent compliment-getter for two decades

Trade-offs

  • Very heavy for warm weather wear
  • Been around long enough that everyone's girlfriend has it

Notes

Top

TeaTeaBergamotBergamotOsmanthusOsmanthus

Mid

OrchidOrchidJasmineJasmineRoseRoseFreesiaFreesiaAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PatchouliPatchouliMuskMuskVanillaVanilla

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring83%
Summer48%
Fall83%
Winter89%
Day100%
Night91%

Occasions

Date nightNight outCasual

Gender

Strongly feminine

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Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Dossier Gourmand White Flowers (94%), Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Extreme 2025 (84%), Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Extreme 2013 (77%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb?

Best in winter, works day or night. Suited to date night, night out, casual.

Is Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb worth it?

At $80–$115, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Floral bomb in the best possible sense. Patchouli-vanilla base keeps it from going too sweet.

Details

Perfumer
Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaïm, Domitille Michalon Bertier, Dominique Ropion