Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Eau De Toilette for Men, 50ml

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Thankfully, the worst part for me which is the sharp citrusy opening only lasts for a few minutes and then it blends with rest of the accords, allowing for the warm spices to come forward and take center stage. By no means this is a bad perfume, it is actually quite good, is just that it could have been much better. I’m curious to see what else Viktor&Rolf come up with and will certainly keep them on my radar in the fragrance world. The opening is much milder and sweeter compared to the pungent and peppery opening of the original Spicebomb. Nothing particularly wrong with that, since it might be more appealing for some individuals, but the drydown is where things get very disappointing. I believe this perfume could have been a million times better if they avoided the citrusy accords, used natural cinnamon, and had dialed down on the sweetness. The big difference is the opening. Infrared has more of a red-fruity opening. I like both versions, but it's redundant to own both since they're very similar to each other. Try them out in a store and see which one you like best. I wish the red fruits at the beginning would last a bit longer as well because I really like that part of the fragrance.

It projects very well for the first couple of hours and then it is close to the skin. As for duration, on my skin it is about 7-8 hours. What is all the hate about? Its very clear to me that all the haters of the original voted on this scent before they actually smelled it. There is no sensible explanation for the above ratios on this scent. The only way you don't like this is if it doesn't work with your skin chemistry, your are not into spicey frags or certain notes which are highlighted in this or you simply have bad taste. lol.Well it is more extreme. (at least in the opening and first hour or two, sure it is!) however apart from the definite addition of more aggressive spicing (cumin is apparent) for me it has a disgusting hairspray/ammonia bitterness and this thing I can't put my finger on about modern concoctions, which makes them deeper, harder more long lasting but don't improve them and in some cases completely ruin the opening and take a long time to smooth out. This unfortunately is one of those cases. However, when dried down is very much like the original except for a deeper Amber/ tobacco, and a creamy vanilla base especially observable in the very late stages of the drydown. This I have to admit is kinda lovely. Anybody reading this post and the others below, steer well clear of this rubbish, save your money and buy something else. I hate One Million and this gave me a similar feel but smells more synthetic and heavy handed. I also get a bunch of vanilla, so it tones it down but still peppery. Unfortunately, that amazing blast of pepper lasts for about 30 seconds if I'm being generous. From there, it's basically all vanilla, with a tiny bit of that earthiness/darkness, which helps to make it not ALL vanilla, but I wish the pepper was more prominent/powerful than I find it. Former dancers for Lizzo are suing the singer. They claim, among other things, that she invited them to start "catching dildos launched from the performers’ vaginas" at a sex club. Lizzo denies the claims, but one thing is certain: "Spicebomb Night Vision EDP" is the vagina-launched dildo of men's fragrances.

According to most reviewers, Spicebomb Extreme lasts much longer than the original Spicebomb. In reality, the longevity is VERY weak. I applied this on my skin and it disappeared in under two hours. The original Spicebomb lasts over twelve hours and the sillage is much better. I have tried this twice. The older batch smelled like freshly-spinning cotton candy and it was so sweet it made me nauseous. I wrote off any Spicebomb for a few years because I tried this first and it was "the peak" of the line. NightVision EDT was also a disappointing candy apple and tree mixture. Infrared EDP? Just throw some cinnamon on NightVision. Great flanker to the original spicebomb. This one to me smells a bit less sweet on the drydown than the Extreme version. Drydown is still quite similar to my nose. Spicy warm cinnamon which is great for winter/fall.Even so Eros has Candied Apple in the opening Night Vision has an even stronger gourmand sweet minty candy apple vibe with definitely a creamy pistachio nut undertone where Eros has more bakeshop vanilla within the sweetness. Both come through as being bold statement frags letting those around you know that you came to have a good time and look sexy and confident doing it. If you like Givenchy - Gentleman EDP and Armani - Code (EDT), Paco Rabanne - One Million EDT (I've never tried any flankers), or want a far better made version of Paco Rabanne - Pure XS. Or are actually a fan of Dior Sauvage Elixir or Lattafa Asad (Lion) this is for you. This is a safe blind buy if you like sweet and spicy fragrances, or you enjoy the Spicebomb line as it doesn't deviate too far from the Spicebomb DNA. Bought it when I gave in to the hype, together with Dior Sauvage EDT in a flurry of foolish naive enthusiasm. Trying to navigate this hobby as a clueless beginner, the first influencers and recommendations all pointed towards fragrances such as these. This is the fragrance I associate most with my early rookie mistakes into this hobby. I mistakenly oversprayed this at a work party while I had grown anosmic to it. Nobody said a word, but I did realize embarrassingly enough that it was quite the potent force to everyone else. Lesson learned the hard way. If you're looking for a strong, spicy, fall/winter fragrance that will turn heads and get you noticed, this is a safe blind buy. The scent is amazing, and so is the performance. I blind bought this and was very happy with it, I'm sure you will be to. Provided you like spicy fragrances, of course.

Viktor & Rolf should be considered "niche" in technical terms because all they do as a brand is produce fragrances. Kudos to them for being an approachable niche brand. For many people who are not fragrance enthusiasts, niche brands are a hill that is a steep climb. As for those complaining of weak projection/longevity, I think you may have become nose blind to it. About 1 h after spraying extreme on my wrist, it appeared as though it was getting really weak on my skin. Then I smelled the original SB, which I happened to have sprayed after a shower twice on my chest – I could not smell the original SB at all anymore! Normally, original SB lasts over ~5 hours with 2 chest sprays, which made me realize my nose was definitely becoming blind to both fragrances. For those curious, I just bought SB extreme recently, and it is manufactured in July 2023. Made this my SOTD for the last 2 days, and I don't want to say I'm disappointed, because I'm not buuuuuut I really don't know why this one gets sooooo much hype and ends up in a plethora of top ten lists constantly. I like it don't get me wrong, but that's it, like. I've had my bottle about 3 years or so, bought it before it shot up in price - and I've used about 5ml of it. I know all fragrances are subjective by nature, but when it starts getting colder and the nights get darker earlier, I reach for at least a dozen frags over this. I would happily wear this during the cooler months of fall, winter, and early spring. I think Spicebomb Extreme is both a day and night fragrance. I would NOT be inclined to wear in warmer weather at all, as it would be a bit heavy-handed and off-season smelling.This is freaking delicious. It opens with a very peppery, piney, aromatic, arid blast of warmth. I love it, it's a soft sandstorm of various elements. I can distinguish nutmeg clearly though (one of my favorite notes, I'm always on alert for it). So I've been looking for a new fragrance over the last few weeks. Have tried several. Was close to buying 1 Million Parfum and Dylan Blue, but in the end wasn't fully convinced by either. Fragrance Description: Spicebomb Cologne is an explosion of sensual, fiery spices that captivate for ultimate seduction. The intensely masculine scent opens with an explosive accord of pink peppercorn, elemi, bergamot, and grapefruit. The heart of the cologne is a blaze of warming spices, cinnamon, saffron, and paprika. Luxuriously smooth notes of leather, tobacco, and vetiver leave behind a robust presence not long to be forgotten. This warm, spicy winter scent pairs well with close encounters on chilly nights. About the Fragrance: Making its debut in 2012, Spicebomb Eau de Toilette is Viktor & Rolf’s masculine ode to the iconic Flowerbomb fragrance for women. Crafted by perfumer Oliver Polge, this spicy fragrance is an instant olfactory detonation that is fiery and addictive. I definitely see Night Vision as the preferred Nightclub frag for younger men looking to drop the panties all night long. More established men may prefer the sharpness that Eros brings to the game as even so the ambroxan tends to disappear in the base the bitter orange note keeps it refreshing til the end.