gunpowderOpens with
OsmanthusHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Viktor&Rolf · Sold as feminine
Flowerbomb Nectar
The hum of a bustling café where the aroma of fresh flowers mixes with the subtle smokiness of an espresso machine, creating a cozy atmosphere that envelops you.
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Flowerbomb NectarPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for less9pm · AfnanBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018 by Viktor&Rolf, Flowerbomb Nectar is an Oriental Floral fragrance created by perfumers Domitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, and Carlos Benaïm. The composition opens with gunpowder and cassis, creating a striking contrast that immediately captures attention before blossoming into the heart of osmanthus and jasmine sambac. This floral warmth is further enhanced by vanilla and tonka bean, grounded by smoky patchouli and benzoin, resulting in a scent that is both unexpected and deeply comforting.
Apply Flowerbomb Nectar in light spritzes — the gunpowder top note fades quickly but leaves room for the floral heart to shine. The vanilla and tonka base notes will develop gradually over time, so it’s best enjoyed close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Flowerbomb Nectar, Viktor&Rolf
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Dominique Ropion, Domitille Michalon Bertier and Olivier Polge
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The originalFlowerbomb NectarViktor&Rolf · Premium · $100–250Afnan · 20209pmShares 5 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.33 (18,784)44%Match
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 13%.