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Boadicea the Victorious Ardent vs Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Rose Explosion
Ardent for the community favourite, Flowerbomb Rose Explosion for the value.
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Notes
Top
Turkish RoseSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RoseBeeswaxJasmineHedione
Base
VanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk
Accords
Amber
100%
Rose
96%
Warm spicy
86%
Vanilla
77%
Beeswax
69%
Patchouli
65%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Ardent by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Ardent was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds; middle notes are Rose, Beeswax, Jasmine and Hedione; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Amber, Labdanum and Musk.
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Notes
Top
SaffronPink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Turkish RoseMoroccan RoseOliveJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaPatchouliAmber
Accords
Rose
100%
Oud
81%
Warm spicy
78%
Vanilla
68%
Patchouli
65%
Amber
59%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Flowerbomb Rose Explosion by Viktor&Rolf is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Flowerbomb Rose Explosion was launched in 2013. Top notes are Saffron, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Moroccan Rose, Olive and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Patchouli and Amber. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb from 2005 is one of the most popular women's fragrances throughout the world. Its numerous re-editions and variations are now joined by Flowerbomb Rose Explosion, the oriental version of the original made for the Middle East. "In the middle of the desert, a golden halo is rising up from the dunes. Big, round, golden roses whose unusual fragrance instantly makes the head spin: Flowerbomb Rose Explosio0 …" The composition is described as a pure explosion of luxurious pleasures such as fresh, light and honeyed scent of Turkish rose absolute and warm, almost woody scent of Moroccan rose absolute. Top notes include fresh and spicy aromas of mandarin, bergamot, pink pepper and saffron. Roses in the heart are enriched with jasmine flowers and olives, followed by the base of amber, vanilla, patchouli and oud. The signature Flowerbomb grenade – shaped bottle is colored in gold. The fragrance is available as 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Notes in Common
35% sharedShared (7)
Turkish RoseSaffronJasmineVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Amber
Only in Ardent
CorianderCarrot SeedsRoseBeeswaxHedioneBenzoinLabdanumMusk
Only in Flowerbomb Rose Explosion
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotMoroccan RoseOlive
Rating
4.33vs4.18
Ratings
1,218vs311
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2013
Which should I buy?
Ardent for the community favourite, Flowerbomb Rose Explosion for the value.
- Ardent is rated higher by the community: 4.33 from 1,218 ratings, against 4.18 from 311.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Ardent and "eternal" for Flowerbomb Rose Explosion.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Ardent versus "enormous" for Flowerbomb Rose Explosion.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Boadicea the Victorious is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Viktor&Rolf is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Ardent if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Flowerbomb Rose Explosion if value for money matters most.