Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Review
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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb is a floral fragrance (rose, jasmine, tuberose and white flowers) from Viktor&Rolf, marketed for women. Viktor&Rolf is a designer house.
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Based on 46 Reddit owner comments (28 with a clear rating) · Top 3% of tracked fragrances by overall score
Is Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb worth it?
Owners mostly like it: 3.9/5 overall from 28 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 4.2★. Owners talk most about everyday (5 mentions).
Who it suits
- You want sweetness: 3 owner comments praise it.
- You want projection: 2 owner comments praise it.
- You want longevity: 1 owner comment praise it.
- Summer wear: the season owners mention most (5 comments).
- Everyday: the occasion owners mention most (5 comments).
Who should skip it
- Headaches matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a downside.
Longevity, projection and compliments
| What owners report | Positive | Negative | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longevityi | 1 say it lasts well | 0 say it fades fast | 3.7 |
| Projectioni | 2 say it projects well | 0 call it weak or a skin scent | 4.1 |
| Complimentsi | 0 report compliments | 0 report none | Not rated |
Counts of owner comments that describe this fragrance's performance on their own skin. "Not rated" means no owner described it.
When owners wear it
Seasons
Occasions
Number of owner comments mentioning each season or occasion alongside this fragrance (positive or negative).
What Reddit owners say
5/5 ProjectionSweetness“I've also tried Vanilla Freesia which I really liked : I didn't buy it because it's pretty close to Flowerbomb, which I already own.”
5/5“Mine too! She's still alive, thankfully. I have an unopened bottle of Beautiful, to keep. Funny—I wore Flowerbomb for years. Daughter said she smelled it on someone once and cried. So now I always wear it if I'm seeing my kids. Scent is so evocative.”
5/5“I've wanted to try the light blue! I have the V&R Flowerbomb though and love it (:”
5/5“Nest Santa Barbara strawberry is really good! It has peony notes so I'm using the mist along with viktor and Rolf pretty peony flower bomb. It's named peony but also has strawberry notes and I think it smells so good!! It's my favorite fragrance atm”
4/5“Though Vilhelm Moon Carnival is a big white flower bomb and I love it.”
+41 more owner comments
5/5“& all I could remember enjoying when I was a teen was a FB knock off - when my sense of smell came back I was so happy I just doused myself in flowerbomb & it brought back so many memories - I remember it smelling a bit more powdery though!”
3/5“LOVE Flowerbomb, HATE La Vie Est Belle. I tried it twice and then passed it along to my niece.”
5/5 SummerSpring“It lasts a really realllly long time on me. I use it for spring/summer dates for a more flirty vibe, and musc noir rose for a sexier vibe! I love them both. Flowerbomb was my first fragrance and I wore it to my wedding, it was great for that.”
5/5 Summer“I'm going to get down voted BUT I was pleasantly surprised by Tiger Lily Flowerbomb by Viktor and Rolf. To preface, I do not like Flowerbomb at all but wow Tiger Lily smells amazing on the skin and very much gave me a mango coconut sticky rice kind of vibe- I've been wearing it all summer!”
2/5“I don't *dislike* it, but I don't **like** it anymore either... I wore it in my 20s, so now it just smells like a younger person's perfume to me. I certainly feel far *past* Flowerbomb, I guess. Just "older" than it.”
4/5“I have smelled it, yes! It's in the same realm as Flowerbomb, not my cup of tea, tbh, but if you like these smells, you'll like it. Floral and fruity, but not screechy.”
5/5 Everyday“Hi everyone my signature scent Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf was discontinued a handful of years back and I need recommendations on who the best businesses are to go to have them make me a custom perfume with the same notes who are r”
4/5 Unique“I have all the Versace Dylans (except the new Blush Pink because I haven't seen it in a mini here yet), I have a lot of different Black Opium minis, and almost all of the Flowerbomb flanker minis too. For full sizes there's usually either an original or flanker I like more than the others. Like Flowerbomb is okay but I really like some of the flankers a lot more than the original.”
3/5“I like Flowerbomb but don't love it but goddamn it if a lot of the flankers (especially the more recent ones) aren't delicious. Same with Jimmy Choo EDP, but I also love that one with all my heart Recently I have loved both of the Cosmic flankers, even though I am not in love with the original”
5/5 Projection“Hahahaha I feeeel you! I used to wear flowerbomb a ton and now it's so strong to me, I still like it but on very rare occasions and very lightly applied lol 🤪 the last bit of my bottle macerated so much it's even MORE beast mode”
5/5 Sweetness“I love your tastes! Have you tried Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid? It's gorgeous! Top Notes: peach vine and freesia Heart Notes: Ruby orchid accord and jasmine Base Notes: Red vanilla bean and bourbon vanilla infusion giving it a sweet, warm, and sensual dry down. I think that you would love Briix Fragrances Marshmallow Bliss, Marshmallow Kiss, and Enchanted Dreams. Very easily the best marshmallow perfumes that I have ever smelled. I prefer over YBM and Delizia. I have tried many.”
4/5“I bought my first perfume, Flowerbomb, at like 35 😅 it's a great memory and I'll keep it in my collection forever. Growing up we didn't have money so couldn't afford “frivolous” cost of perfumes but we did have BBW and some VS lotions!”
3/5“Flowerbomb is so interesting. I hate patchouli on paper but one day I sprayed Flowerbomb on my skin, then another day I sprayed Destin by Balmain and patchouli is beautiful on my skin!! I guess once you get an idea of what your tastes are, start trying things on skin that you weren't sure about. Skin vs paper can sometimes be night and day!”
4/5“Since 2016 I've worn Flowerbomb, however my husband got me a dupe for Tom Ford Lost Cherry and I've never had so many people actually ask me what it is because they like it so much.”
4/5 Sweetness“If she is into florals I highly recommend Radical Rose from Matières Premières, Flowerbomb from Viktor & Rolf, Alien from Mugler. The brand Bon Parfumeur does great things too, I have their perfume 106 which is a warm and sweet rose and vanilla mixed with some powdery and woody notes.”
5/5“My boyfriend loves apple, honeysuckle, and the og viktor and rolf flower bomb (mainly bc it's the perfume i wore when we first started dating)”
4/5“Unfortunately. My son was sick and hospitalized for over a week. It was excruciating. When he came home I bought Flowerbomb at Marshall's as a little pick me up, and I enjoyed it for a while. But now I can't smell it without thinking about that delicate time during his illness and recovery.”
5/5“I love Flowerbomb! It was the first full bottle I bought when I fell down the fragrance rabbit hole a year ago. I got mine for a very deep discount from Costco.”
5/5“I love wearing Flowerbomb, Dior Addict, Florabotanica, Angel, Alien...and I used to wear Miss Dior Chérie back when”
5/5 Value“TokyoMilk Dark's Tainted Love -- $56 for 50 mL TokyoMilk Dark's La vie, la mort -- $56 for 50 mL Viktor and Rolf's Flowerbomb -- $182 for 100 mL Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir -- $170 for 100 mL Dolce and Gabbana's Devotion -- $135 for 50 mL Nose of Gatsby's Sentimental -- $180 for 50 mL Byredo's Rose of No Man's Land -- $235 for 50 mL A little mix of what I have at the moment with some others I would add, but I think they're all swell!”
4/5 Headaches“Flowerbomb, on a friend of a friend, approx 2017. She smelled DELICIOUS. So I bought it, really couldn't afford it, but also wanted to smell delicious. Didn't smell delicious. I smelled like an old lady or a cupboard stuffed with soaps, or both, and it made me very nauseous. Gave it to my sister 🫠”
4/5“I though it was underwhelming too, when I first tried it, but after spending the day with it yesterday, I was more impressed because I could actually smell it all day, whereas, a lot of them, the perfumes I seem to love (YBM, Flowerbomb, y”
1/5“Yes-I got sucked in and ordered Muggler Angel on line. Hate it. Gave it away. And I wore Flower Bomb for ages and then either it changed or my skin interacted with it differently. Just smelled like old lady perfume.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Everyday“I used to wear it all the time when it came out back in the early 90s. It was so new back on I would have people stop me on the street and went out and about asking me what I was wearing. I wore it for ages until flower bomb came out and that one has been my every day go to, but I'm thinking about adding Angel back into the mix.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I wore Flowerbomb, and some teenage girls said “ it smells like talcum powder around here” I couldn't disagree really😂🌸”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Summer“My faves: \-Soleil de Jeddah Mango Kiss, Stephane Humbert \-Mango Punch (dupe of Mango Skin), Paris Corner \-Summer Hammer, Lorenzo Pazagglia \-Carnivale, Brown Girl Jane \-Flowerbomb Tiger Lily, Viktor & Rolf \-Mango Mood, Phlur I own all of these!”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“i wore flowerbomb and bees kept coming up to me one time 😭”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“https://preview.redd.it/mlz0wwdw9bzg1.jpeg?width=1154&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79c224ec9973b11714a6bbf59d73ea546a8b7a42 🧴 \*\*Cabotine\*\* de \*Grès\* 🎯 I have a day off to extend my birthday weekend (yes, I'm a bit of a birthday princess 🙈). So I'm doing some gardening, Cabotine is my gardening perfume. 💭 my happy scent, it just makes me smile so much. A civet laced flower bomb of nuclear proportions.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Everyday“Well there was a woman I work with who wore tons of flowerbomb every day and it was still around for like 2 weeks after she retired. I don't even dislike it, I have a bottle myself.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) LongevityOffice“Lots of fragrances disappear on me really quickly but I find Flowerbomb has decent longevity on me. I can smell it throughout most of my workday.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Batches & reformulation“From what I can remember, either Angel (original non-reformulated version) for having all those notes and then just dropping a patchouli bomb on me or Flowerbomb Dew. There are probably others but that's just what came to mind.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Flowerbomb last a loooong time, longer than Chanel for sure. I own both.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Yup, I'm in a bunch of perfume groups and more people than not like flowerbomb. I didn't care for it when I qas younger but I have a travel size for when I'm in the mood for it.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Everyday“I agree with this! I disliked the original flowerbomb quite a lot and always disregarded smelling the intense. My partner got a free sample with something and made me blind smell and I fell inlove with it, then he got me a full bottle for our anniversary 😂 I've been wearing it everyday”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Summer“I tested a bunch of fruity solar summer frags at Sephora a few months ago in preparation for summer. I took copious notes and test strips lol. My favourites ended up being Miu Miu Fleur de Lait and Flowerbomb Tiger Lily (they were very similar to my nose).”
Dupes and similar fragrances
- Lancôme La Vie Est Belle vs Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb: 2 comments compare Lancôme La Vie Est Belle with it (limited evidence).
Alternatives in the same family
- Chloé Chloé Eau de Parfum — 3.9 from 8 owner comments
- Le Labo Rose 31 — 3.7 from 11 owner comments
- Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia — 3.5 from 11 owner comments
FAQ
How long does Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb last?
In the Reddit owner comments we analysed, 1 owner said it lasts well and 0 said it fades quickly. Longevity varies with skin, climate and concentration.
What season is Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb best for?
Owners mention summer most often (5 comments), followed by spring (2).
Does Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb get compliments?
No owner in our sample reported compliments for it.
Can I buy Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb on Amazon safely?
We did not find it sold by Amazon.com or by the brand's own Amazon store, so we do not link to it. Third-party fragrance listings carry a counterfeit and grey-market risk.
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Details
| Brand | Viktor&Rolf (Designer) |
| Fragrance family | Floral |
| Marketed for | women |
| Amazon listing | No listing sold by Amazon.com or the brand store found |
| Reddit evidence | 46 owner comments, 183 mentions in total across r/fragrance, r/FemFragLab and related subreddits |
| Last updated | 2026-11-03 |
Family and "marketed for" follow the brand's positioning and common fragrance references; flankers (Intense, Elixir, Parfum editions) are tracked separately or excluded.