Our take
What does Bonbon smell like?
Viktor & Rolf showed Bonbon at its spring-summer 2014 haute couture show and launched it in March that year. Serge Majoullier and Cécile Matton of Mane wrote the formula. Everything revolves around a caramel accord. The opening sets the stage with mandarin and orange, plus a fuzzy peach that is very juicy. Then the caramel moves in and never leaves. It is not burnt at all. Think butter caramel, pale gold, made slightly floral by jasmine and orange blossom. The base is more surprising. Cedar and guaiac wood bring a smoky dryness that cuts the sugar, while sandalwood and amber round things off. Compared with Flowerbomb, the house's big hit, Bonbon feels franker and less powdery. The bow-shaped bottle tells you exactly what to expect.
When to wear it
Autumn and winter, for nights out or cold weekends. Two sprays will do, as it carries well.
It belongs to the Floral, Gourmand, Fruity family. Bonbon is one of 13 creations by Viktor & Rolf in our encyclopedia.
