Spicebomb Viktor & Rolf 2012
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Spicebomb 2012 Edition
The OG from this Line and considered a sweet spicy fragrance for men. There's several other flankers from this line, but this one I'm reviewing and the 2015 - amber spicy, Spicebomb release are considered the top two from this lot.
Spicebomb is spicy, sweet, woody, oriental. It's not mind blowing, I admit but it's does the job for me in captivating my curiosity and likes. If I had to compare it to another fragrance it would be Man in Black by Bvlgari. They are similar in spiciness and smoothness. However, MIB has a earthy-green twist in it's opening that Spicebomb obviously does not. Same familiarity and vibe but different. I like both and probably Spicebomb just by a bit. I think it's more spicy, tobacco, and leathery. Too me, MIB is sweeter and not as spicy.
The one thing that I'd say is a bit disappointing is longevity. But first let me say, "don't believe everything you read about longevity." I'm not saying they aren't correct, it's just that everyone has a different experience for many different reasons. Every bottle/batch could be different than what you get. In addition, the longer your bottle sits, the better it should get. Sometimes, I don't think these bottles maturate long enough. It's about mass production and not so much quality, IMHO. Mine last about 2 hours after two modest sprays to wrists.
It does have a nice pillowy tobacco and vanilla/oriental base that is noticed throughout. I don't think you can go without mentioning it's also creamy gourmand vibe. Spicebomb gives me kind of a dapper barbershop vibe as well. You know, barbershops have "recreated" their images to be more youthful, trendy, and stylish. Maybe I get that because of spicy leather? Creamy, woody?
I think there needs to be second category for men's barbershop style perfume because Spicebomb does not fit the original style barbershop vibe as we are familiar with which is to me a more mature scent. Maybe the second 2nd cat barbershop vibe could be as follows: a bit more youthful (but not too), gentleman, spirited, dapper, and cozy, confident. In some ways parts of it oddly reminds me of The Tragedy of Lord George Penhaligon's. They're not really alike much, except for the warm spicy and a bit soapy on dry down. It just popped in my head.
Spicebomb is a wonderful fall & holiday and winter scent I would say. Festive holiday season and winter is where one would get the most enjoyment wearing this scent.
It's too early to say if I would buy it again. For one reason, there's ocean(s) of untried fragrances to be tried. but this certainly a keeper. For me to say, "I'd buy again," there has to be something very special about it. Shouldn't it be something that describes how your feeling? something you think about often? your personality maybe? Somewhat addictive, wanting more? Something you want near you? Something that brings back memories or something somewhere in you past or present?
For something to be great to someone it just has to please them. It's funny how that works sometimes. We think people are strange for liking things we don't. It's just about how our brains and minds work and sometimes not so much about all the technical things in perfumes.
Best! :)
Spicebomb is spicy, sweet, woody, oriental. It's not mind blowing, I admit but it's does the job for me in captivating my curiosity and likes. If I had to compare it to another fragrance it would be Man in Black by Bvlgari. They are similar in spiciness and smoothness. However, MIB has a earthy-green twist in it's opening that Spicebomb obviously does not. Same familiarity and vibe but different. I like both and probably Spicebomb just by a bit. I think it's more spicy, tobacco, and leathery. Too me, MIB is sweeter and not as spicy.
The one thing that I'd say is a bit disappointing is longevity. But first let me say, "don't believe everything you read about longevity." I'm not saying they aren't correct, it's just that everyone has a different experience for many different reasons. Every bottle/batch could be different than what you get. In addition, the longer your bottle sits, the better it should get. Sometimes, I don't think these bottles maturate long enough. It's about mass production and not so much quality, IMHO. Mine last about 2 hours after two modest sprays to wrists.
It does have a nice pillowy tobacco and vanilla/oriental base that is noticed throughout. I don't think you can go without mentioning it's also creamy gourmand vibe. Spicebomb gives me kind of a dapper barbershop vibe as well. You know, barbershops have "recreated" their images to be more youthful, trendy, and stylish. Maybe I get that because of spicy leather? Creamy, woody?
I think there needs to be second category for men's barbershop style perfume because Spicebomb does not fit the original style barbershop vibe as we are familiar with which is to me a more mature scent. Maybe the second 2nd cat barbershop vibe could be as follows: a bit more youthful (but not too), gentleman, spirited, dapper, and cozy, confident. In some ways parts of it oddly reminds me of The Tragedy of Lord George Penhaligon's. They're not really alike much, except for the warm spicy and a bit soapy on dry down. It just popped in my head.
Spicebomb is a wonderful fall & holiday and winter scent I would say. Festive holiday season and winter is where one would get the most enjoyment wearing this scent.
It's too early to say if I would buy it again. For one reason, there's ocean(s) of untried fragrances to be tried. but this certainly a keeper. For me to say, "I'd buy again," there has to be something very special about it. Shouldn't it be something that describes how your feeling? something you think about often? your personality maybe? Somewhat addictive, wanting more? Something you want near you? Something that brings back memories or something somewhere in you past or present?
For something to be great to someone it just has to please them. It's funny how that works sometimes. We think people are strange for liking things we don't. It's just about how our brains and minds work and sometimes not so much about all the technical things in perfumes.
Best! :)