An explosive name gets earned honestly by Flowerbomb Perfume, a maximalist floral built to leave a lasting impression from the very first spray. Tea, bergamot, and osmanthus make the first impression with a warm, slightly fruited freshness that quickly gives way to something much richer. Orchid, jasmine, rose, freesia, and African orange flower steer the heart into an intensely lush, layered floral bouquet. Patchouli, musk, and vanilla finish in a warm, resinous base with extraordinary longevity and projection. As a floral oriental fragrance, Flowerbomb suits evening wear and special occasions especially well, wherever its considerable presence has room to fully express itself. Viktor & Rolf put together this fragrance to feel intentionally overwhelming rather than restrained, and it remains one of the defining floral orientals of the modern era for exactly that reason. Even a single spray tends to project noticeably for the better part of a day.
