Pink PepperOpens with
CinnamonHeart
TobaccoDries down to
Also asEau de Parfum · 2014 →
Olivier PolgeThe nose · 158 fragrances · also made The One for Men Eau de Parfum (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Viktor&Rolf · Sold as masculine
Spicebomb
A bustling spice market in the early morning, where the air is thick with earthy aromas and warm spices.
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SpicebombPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessNoble Vetiver · ChopardMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by Viktor&Rolf, Spicebomb is a genre-defining fragrance that pioneered the sweet-spicy 'oriental bomb' style for designer masculine fragrances. The composition opens with pink pepper and elemi before diving into cinnamon and paprika, creating an intense warmth that's both spicy and inviting. At its heart, bergamot and grapefruit add unexpected brightness to the mix, while saffron brings a luxurious depth. The base notes of tobacco, leather, vetiver, and warm spices create a rich, enveloping finish.
Spicebomb has not only become one of the most reviewed fragrances in the catalog but also a cultural phenomenon. Its grenade-shaped bottle has reportedly been confiscated at airport security checkpoints for resembling an actual hand grenade, adding to its reputation as a bold and disruptive scent.
One or two sprays are enough to capture its bold personality. The spicy top notes are intense but dissipate within an hour, while the tobacco-leather base lingers for hours. Best worn during cooler weather when the warmth of the composition can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Spicebomb, Viktor&Rolf
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Olivier Polge
Chanel's new chapterOlivier Polge succeeded his father Jacques as the in-house perfumer-creator at Chanel in 2013, becoming only the fourth person to hold this role in the house's history.
“The flowers are never precise. They’re abstract.”
Olivier Polge · AnOther Magazine, September 2017
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A community favourite: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 8%.