Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Flowerbomb
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf (2005) is built around Bergamot, Tea, Osmanthus, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« A grenade of sugared flowers bursting over a bed of patchouli. »
- 1
Giorgio Armani · 2013
Sì
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Osmanthus, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Black Currant, Mandarin, Freesia.
- 2
Guerlain · 2009
La Petite Robe Noire
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Tea, Vanilla. What differs: Cherry, Almond, Licorice.
- 3
Chanel · 2001
Coco Mademoiselle
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vanilla. What differs: Orange, Grapefruit, Lychee. Same family (Floral Oriental).
- 4
Tom Ford · 2006
Black Orchid
Shared notes: Bergamot, Orchid, Patchouli, Vanilla. What differs: Truffle, Black Currant, Lotus. Positioned as Unisex.
- 5
Gucci · 2009
Gucci Flora
Shared notes: Rose, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Musk. What differs: Citrus, Peony, Mandarin.
- 6
Burberry · 2006
Burberry London
Shared notes: Rose, Jasmine, Musk, Patchouli. What differs: Honeysuckle, Mandarin, Tiare Flower. Same family (Floral Oriental).
- 7
Parfums de Marly · 2015
Carlisle
Shared notes: Rose, Osmanthus, Patchouli, Vanilla. What differs: Nutmeg, Green Apple, Saffron. Positioned as Unisex.
- 8
Yves Saint Laurent · 2019
Libre
Shared notes: Jasmine, Orchid, Vanilla, Musk. What differs: Lavender, Mandarin, Black Currant.
- 9
Parfums de Marly · 2013
Oajan
Shared notes: Osmanthus, Vanilla, Musk, Patchouli. What differs: Cinnamon, Honey, Benzoin. Positioned as Unisex.
- 10
Estée Lauder · 1953
Youth Dew
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Aldehydes, Peach, Ylang-Ylang.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Flowerbomb?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Sì by Giorgio Armani is the closest: it shares 5 notes with Flowerbomb, including Bergamot, Rose, Osmanthus.
What is an alternative to Flowerbomb from another house?
Sì (Giorgio Armani, 2013) picks up Bergamot, Rose, Osmanthus in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.