Description
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.
Flowerbomb Rose Explosion was launched in 2013.
5manut – :
I love this perfume so much, it is literally my favourite perfume in the world. However due to it being a limited edition perfume I’m unable to find a replacement. I went to have a whif of the Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud but it doesn’t smell quite the same nor does it have the same long lasting power as Rose Explosion. If anyone has further recommendations of similar perfume scents, please do let me know. I think I’m down to my last few spritz.
Sobs.
cuclin1 – :
I do detect the DNA of the original Flowerbomb in here. It’s quite unmistakable if you’re familiar with it. However, the patchouli here is what sets it apart for me – on me, it’s rougher, more chocolatey, and not unlike like Thierry Mugler’s Angel. So if you are looking for that Flowerbomb charm but certainly rougher around the edges, this could be a delight for you. And yes, the rose is impeccable. It’s strong but it never overpowers. If you can find this to try it, I recommend it.
Dexyshorgesee – :
I wish they kept this
serafuim747 – :
Flowerbomb with a hint of the Middle East… I really like it! After spraying the generous decant I received from a wonderful swap I hopped online to see how much a bottle was. I don’t foresee myself ever paying $300+ for it. It’s just not worth that price tag. There are much more beautiful and refined high quality niche scents you can get for less. I think I will however move a repurchase of Clud de Nuit up my list of must buys however, as that’s what this one reminded me of.
llj823Diobtetty – :
Ok, maybe it’s just me, but there is too much praline and vanilla in here and not enough oud, especially not enough rose. Calligraphy rose has a similar vibe, but with prominent rose that never fades.
0rest_pg – :
Dark, lush and intoxicating ROSE! It is the main character in the composition. It has sweetness, but the olive leaves gives slight bitterness. Very feminine and beautiful creation.
and40309 – :
This is parfum treasure..
toljan4ik – :
My HOLY GRAIL, my signature scent for life. Although I do not think I can even come close to an attempt at describing what I experience after one whiff of this incredibly mesmerizing juice. Since I prefer to describe the experience versus the notes I will do my best.
What I get from this lovely fragrance is a stunningly beautiful naked Arabian woman with waist length black hair fully wrapped from head to toe in black velvet (revealing only her honey colored eyes). I imagine her sitting atop a golden AKHAL-TEKE horse in the middle of Turkish rose covered desert. She descends from her horse, drops her velvet cover and reveals her perfectly sculpted body that glistens beneath the light of the moon fully and completely, suddenly everyone becomes silent and motionless as they are enveloped in and mesmerized by the type of beauty and awe that no combination of words can describe.
Goldibadato – :
Flowerbomb RE is stunning. The Flowerbomb DNA is lingering but this is its own scent. I recently acquired both Rose Explosion and Lancome Oud Bouquet and I think they are quite similar in that they are both beautiful rose and oud sweet scents. They aren’t identical, but they are similar. Rose Explosion has equal parts rose and equal parts oud that are sweetened but not in a cloying way. It is a slight sweetness but makes a major contribution to the WOW factor in the scent. Sillage and longevity are phenomenal and RE is a scent that will get you noticed. RE is certainly a signature worthy scent.
teema – :
Pleasant surprise. Rose explosion feels, on my skin, a truer Arabic fragrance than the vast array of rose/oudh combos from the likes of Montale, Mancera, even more expensive ones like Armani, Lancome and many niche ones. Without too many pretensions, and without a resemblance to the original Flowerbomb, it feels oily, powdery, rosy. It mostly reminds me of the Loukhoum series, in that it’s a very powdery, rose water, oudh feeing scent.
It almost feels and smells like powdered sugar and rose water, made into a loukhoum that is served atop smoky oudh. Not the wood itself, but the smoke that rises from burning it. I can also sense some incense that gives a sort of cold stone feel to it, like the inside of an Orthodox Church.
It doesn’t feel gourmand although there is sweetness. It’s something we’ve smelt before, in many variations, but the incense coolness and the rose water feel, make it a bit more interesting. It feels more Arabian, or at least what we westerners think Arabian fragrances smell like. It’s not spectacular, but none the less it seems well made, even though the vanilla and patchouli in the base bring it closer to the sweetness of the original.
But mostly it’s about rose, which slowly starts to turn deeper and richer. And the oudh recreation isn’t half bad. It smells completely unisex and frankly quite strong. The powdery beginning might put some off, but if it doesn’t bother you and you enjoy Loukhoum (Keiko Mecheri) this is a nice twist on that theme.
PS: nothing like Loukhoum du Soir which does feature Oudh, simply along the same lines.
wgw – :
I had high expectations for this one in particular until i received it in the mail yesterday, thank God it was only a sample. It’s overly powdery, with a faint rose scent, no Oud or oriental flare in it whatsoever!! very dissapointed!
mayostusa – :
I don’t even have the words to describe this perfume.
If you love sweet rose perfumes you have to try this. very strong, lasts all day long but don’t overdo this one, it smells much nicer in small amounts! sweet vanilla, musky rose and oud =
HEAVEN in a bottle.
dauzh – :
Did not work for me and I’m super jealous of those who it did work for.
This is very powdery in a weird way, reminded me of baby care products and I can really smell that olive note. Just so weird on my skin damn.
I have a sample and keep trying it to see if i change my mind but nope.
CBDewka – :
I was surprised when I came across this jaw dropping juice. I must admit that it took me awhile to except that this fragrance was categorized as a women’s fragrance. Why should any fragrance be categorized, they should be gender free. Yes, most sweet/vanilla/floral scent are best suited for most women. Most common notes found in mens colognes…a woodsy/spicy/ smokey incense with evergreen notes.
I know of many woman who enjoy wearing men’s colognes…it appeals to them. I find this juice appealing and amazing. There’s a soft/sweet rose blend with barely a hint of oud giving it a perfect balance. Amber with vanilla slowly comes together adding to the rich creamy undertone of the rose and oud. There’s a smig of patchouli completing this sexy juice. I don’t know if it’s my nose meter but I don’t pick up any saffron.
I find longevity and Silage excellent.
Finally, I was really taken by this fragrance that I don’t care what anyone thinks. I really enjoy the subtle differences between the different notes as they interact with my body chemistry. It’s not too girly girly….10/10
leha.dogadaeff – :
I only purchased this very recently. It literally showed up on my doorstep yesterday!
I thought I’d broaden my horizons of the flowerbomb world, & take a blind buy at this (not my first time lol).
It took some encouragement to continue using flowerbomb after my first spray (which I absolutely LOVE now), so I knew I was taking a huge risk with Rose explosion #LoveItOrHateIt Also, it’s very hard to get here in New Zealand, so when I saw the opportunity, I pounced.
Very similar to my Flowerbomb experience, too much! Only, instead of at first being offended by the scent, I LOVED Rose explosion right away!
On me, it really packs a punch, & then mellows out nicely.
I am refering to it as my ‘Bitch’ scent, because to me it’s SO pungent, & somewhat intimidating, just SO everything!
Thank you again Charles Gross for another great recommendation
mazvit – :
Flowerbomb Rose Explosion has become a unicorn for many fragrance fanatics. It is an incredibly hard fragrance to track down, especially seeing that for the first few years of its release it was exclusive to the Middle East.
Rose Explosion is quite different to the original Flowerbomb. It’s muskier, spicier and features a rich bouquet of red roses. I never fully understood the original Flowerbomb and its appeal. It was always too sweet for my personal tastes. Rose Explosion on the other hand is more my cup of tea.
This fragrance on my skin is a musky, more tame blend of rose, patchouli and oud. When these three accords are blended together the result is often potent and rich, however Rose Explosion keeps this fragrance wearable by adding a touch of musk and the tiniest hint of Flowerbomb sweetness.
The overall result is a smooth, sexy oriental scent, perfect for the cooler months. I can see why this fragrance was first trialed in the Middle East as it does have that spicy Arabian oil vibe that sells extremely well on that side of the world.
Unfortunately Rose Explosion was short-lived in Australia with it hitting the discount market shortly after arriving on our shores. I hadn’t seen it in years, but did stumble upon a bottle in a suburb not far from where I live. In another few years I predict that Rose Explosion will be a very distant memory.
Stallion_1 – :
I sooo wanna try this perfume! I wonder am I smelling this if I put on one spray of Vanilla Extasy by Montale (which to my nose is a higher quality Flowerbomb) and Intense Cafe(…mega rose scent) also by Montale and a light drop/spray of Oud Wood by Tom Ford. This is one of the most delicious and beautiful mixes I’ve ever tried!
Piedaygegonog – :
I’m so mad and sad. This is being discontinued, in Canada at least :'( I’m pretty sure globally. I love this so much, it breaks my heart a bit to be honest.
WiDeman – :
I owed a second review to flower bomb rose explosion.
I looove it during first hours.to my nose it’s rose+flowerbomb gene+a very subtle and nice oud note.it’s gorgeous,seductive,voluptuous,luscious.one of the best perfumes I have.it’s so sexy and at the same time classy that could be among my top tens.sweet also mature and rich
But after 2,3 hours it dries down to a combination of olive,heavy oud and very faint whisper of it’s former beauty and to be honest,this olive,oud combo is simply unpleasant.it’s heavy,sharp,oily and very bitter and unfortunately it’s not a skin scent by then.this bad smell well projects!
My skin chemistry often mixes very well with most perfumes,that’s why I never have such a concern and I’m always open to blindbuys.in this case I was lucky to find out it’s a skin chemistry problem so last night I didn’t apply it on my skin at all.just on my clothes and scarf and I had that lovely warm,sweet rose,sugared saffron tea,subtle oud combo for longer time
I’m glad that I can use and enjoy my rose explosion and however I prefer applying my perfumes on skin,I can get along with using this one just on clothes.longevity and sillage are amazing and it can make a great winter night perfume
I wish they produce another flanker,without that horrible olive note(I even hate eating Olive)maybe with more vanilla and a dash of benzoin,like flowerbomb extreme to ground sharpnesses of flowerbomb gene.wish they made flankers like this one and extreme instead of dozens of summary flowerbombs,I’d also love to see a flowerbomb poudre 😉
Edit:
Oh no.I can’t use this on my clothes either!
It’s drydown doesn’t occur on clothes as soon as on skin,but it’s finally there and I can’t get rid of it until I change and wash my clothes
Unfortunately I can’t get along with this one and I’m very sad
It looks great near original flowerbomb and extreme on my vanity.I want it’s bottle but I can’t tolerate wasting 100mil of a perfume
I highly recommend you not to decide on it without waiting for it’s drydown.It’s easy to love in it’s first and even second hour of application but after that,it’s specifically for oud lovers
allexisrmx – :
I’m a flowerbomb lover,a rose lover and an oud hater.but recently I’m starting to like oud in sweet perfumes.after trying and loving lancome oud bouquet(a gourmand rosey oud)I started to dream about flower bomb rose explosion it was risky but this makes it even more interesting so I did this blindbuy
Unlike other reviewers I find it similar to original flowerbomb.it’s opening and middle notes has a prominent flowerbomb gene(which is just like a cup of sugared tea for me)but there’s a rose note blended with it..so it’s just a rosey flowerbomb during first hour.there’s just a hint of very subtle oud which balances sweetness and makes it more mature and darker but after couple of hours,it dries down to something very different.not that much flowerbombish and veryyy oudy
I looove it in it’s opening and middle notes but I can’t like it’s drydown.it’s all about oud and just a hint of rosey flowerbomb,not sweet or pleasant anymore.drydown smells so bad on me that I can’t believe it’s all about oud.there’s something oily,animalic and simply horrible(maybe olive!?)
It’s my first try and I hope this horrible smell is here because of my nose’s tiredness or maybe there was other perfum on my skin,I still have high hopes because it’s adorable during first hour.it can be one of my top favorites if it doesn’t change.a great fall,winter scent and It’s looong lasting with great sillage
Gonna try it again and I wish that horrible smell doesn’t come back
kudruch – :
To my nose this is definitely up there with Jo Malone’s Velvet Rose and Oud and Armani’s Rose D’Arabie. But whereas the Jo Malone is a sweet girly rose, and the Armani concentrated laundry-fresh, this is much more of a classy evening wear vibe.
It is also reminiscent of the original flowerbomb with that same familiar patchouli-floral / iso-e super blast running though it.
The massive deep jammy rose replaces some of the sweetness of the original flowerbomb making this scent feel a lot more grown up.
It is incredibly well blended, and the oud serves to pull everything together – you can definitely smell it in there and although it is somewhat more into the eastern side of the oud spectrum than is usually found in western fragrances, it isn’t as obnoxious as it sometimes can be, as for example with the Al-Rehab rose-ouds which I find way too strong and pungent to wear.
There is a lovely, pronounced, almost medicinal sharpness to rose explosion that sets it apart from other rose ouds, which seem to often get bogged down in the soft-darkness aspect of rose and oud.
My only complaint is that it’s now discontinued!
sugakov – :
For me I don’t like it. My friend said I smelt like a head shop but she loves patchouli .
vovella buzony – :
Be still my beating heart. This perfume is the final piece of the jigsaw. I purchased this a few days ago now and received it yesterday. I can only compare it to being a religious experience in a bottle. Two sprays on my wrist while wearing a t-shirt and I was being complimented by almost everybody. Bomb and explosion are certainly key descriptions to sum this perfume up. It’s still very reminiscent of the original but with added Rose, Oud and oumph. 10/10 scent, 10/10 silage and 10/10 longevity! An absolute masterpiece
pbw272speagoessenda – :
Okay on MY SKIN this smells like red wine and roses with alot of oud and very woodsy,with green stems on the blast of first spray….after drydown it still smells like red wine and roses yet slightly the oud&woodsy notes tone down,it just becomes loud and sharp…it does not agree with my skin or nose,however i like red roses by jo malone thats because its only roses mainly,on my SKIN lol this perfume is a disaster on me,my hubby agrees. I do love strong perfume,perfume that lasts,this one to put it bluntly just smells rotten then on drydown it still smells rotten then sharp not good!!! So i do like other perfumes by Viktor &Rolf.The bottle looks nice.
Ejnar – :
First of all, wow, Rose Explosion is an ACCURATE name. The first spritz is an absolutely stunning burst of rose. So beautiful, I couldn’t stop sniffing my wrist!
After a few minutes the oud and the spiciness begin to set in, giving the rose scent some depth and complexity. Finally, it dried down to something that was reminiscent of the original Flowerbomb, only with much more intense rose and and a distinct vanilla base.
However the one negative for me is that despite the beautiful notes, I found it far too powdery on me. I enjoyed testing this fragrance today, but sadly it didn’t seem to agree completely with my skin, I just couldn’t get past the talcum powdery smell that was always there. So because of this, I decided not to buy this perfume. For how expensive it is, it definitely has to be a LOVE, but I can only say I liked it. Try before you buy with this one.
What I can say about this fragrance in general is that it is STRONG! Very heavy, probably most suited for formal nighttime wear. I only had one spray on my wrist and I could smell it pretty much at all times it was on me. I wore this perfume for about 8 hours today, and it was still going strong by the time I had my evening shower, so its longevity is clearly amazing. It isn’t really anything like the original FB at all, besides the hint of it in the drydown, so no need to worry about them being “too similar” if you already own one or the other.
I still prefer the original FB over this one, but Rose Explosion is absolutely worth a try if you come across it in stores. It’s an extremely bold fragrance that would turn heads for sure, and the quality is superb.
sergeid1111 – :
Got this yesterday and I love it. The rose is apparent at first, but the oud shows itself reasonably quickly along with the spiciness. It was a very long lasting perfume, which is a major thing for me, as my skin seems to soak in perfume.
reAllymAn – :
I would love to see something like a bath oil or body cream for this. Every time I use it, it just gives me a sense of luxury and indulgence. I can’t get enough of this fragrance
natafka – :
It’s definitely a bit of a departure from the Flowerbomb – this one kicked the sugar out and brought in a heart of fierce rose and added serious depth with oud and spices. It’s unique, deep and sexy. Definitely an autumn/winter scent, but it would be wonderful to spritz on for a summer night dinner near the beach. Rose Explosion smells so exotic and luxurious…like a street market in the heart of Marrakesh. It’s a truly gorgeous creation that enchants me!
***
sillage: heavy
longevity: very long lasting!
zn143 – :
This is a rose bush that blooms at night, a rose with more thorns than leaves. It’s been watered with espresso and blackberry brandy, fertilized with spices and tears, and blooms with large, blousy, deep dark wine coloured blossoms. Ombré petals so dark they fade to black.
This rose was grown in a walled garden … Walled for your protection, not that of the rose.
Despite all that it’s surprisingly sweet and charming.
To my completely untrained nose this smells like nothing I’ve ever encountered before, it’s mysterious and rich, deep and sweet, strong and delicate. It’s complex.
A new rose.
Good sillage and great longevity.
Spray with caution, this perfume is so rich it left an oily patch on my hand that stayed for 10 minutes until I finally massaged it in.
Amazing.
natalimni – :
I went to my local high-end department store to exchange a Mark Jacobs Daisy Honey gift set someone re-gifted me this X-Mas (turns out it was from 2013!).
Anyways, I had decided to buy Replica Garden Walk, I was in a real rose mood. My saleslady informed me there would be a GWP on Friday, so I was going to buy it then. The saleslady gave me a sample of Rose Explosion, so I wasn’t leaving empty handed. Just for fun, I sprayed a bit on after my evening shower, and loved it! I had tried Flowerbomb and didn’t really like it. But Rose Explosion was AMAZING! Rosy, but dries down to a floral, warm, sensual, sexy smell. It was still on my skin the next morning, and smelled even prettier! I find the Tom Ford and Armani Prive perfumes smell better after a few hours on the skin.
I turned down the Replica fragrance (that only lasted a couple hours) and got this instead. I can’t stop smelling myself!!!Try this even if you don’t like Flowerbomb.
Бизон – :
Flowerbomb Rose Explosion is a powerful and sensual middle eastern response to this globally popular original fragrance, Flowerbomb. This fragrance was originally produced for the middle eastern market with Viktor and Rolf responding to the request for Oud fragrances. Fortunately, it arrived in Australia and has become one of my staple fragrances.
As a young women, I had a drive to capture anything rose fragranced. I love the pure essence of a well grown rose with all its delights. I had tried many rose fragrances and had settled on a few I loved, including Jo Malone Red Rose. However, I was always searching for that Rose that others would notice… something mysterious, sweet and memorable. I smelt this on a friend when she returned from OS adventures. I asked her about this amazing fragrance she was wearing. She told me she had bought it in the middle east and that she couldn’t remember the name of it. The only hint she gave me was that of the Gold grenade shaped bottle. Then started my search for this mysterious rose…
Rose Explosion opens with a warmed saffron honeyed rose. This rose is topped with sweet mandarin, creamy yet sharp bergamot (flexing its tart pear undertones), earthy saffron and the sweet, lightly rosy hot spice of pink pepper. This opening is intoxicating to the senses and as sensual as a gentle touch. The opening settles into the warmth of the fragrance like that of a good Turkish Rose Tea taken in a garden of wild creamy jasmine flowers. The Turkish Rose behaves like the fresh bloom of Turkish Roses in the early sunrise. They are spiked with a hint of salty butter from the olive note. The Moroccan rose completes the heart of the fragrance. This is a bold Moroccan rose fragrance, robust in body as if it has been in the sun all day. This is balanced out with the creaminess yet green notes of the Jasmine. The fragrance settles into the well-loved arms of warm wooded Amber; creamy Vanilla; earthy creamy cocoa notes of Patchouli and nutty earthy Oud. This is such an eatable fragrance that last well into the night and into the first rays of the early morning. A bold fragrance that is not for the faint-hearted as it will draw the attention of a crowed room.
Baykanur – :
Soooo happy to have this golden rose grenade!!! I just love it!sighhhhh…..the drydown is warm,sweet,and sensual..to die for!
Kiros81 – :
Swapped this baby away,,,and now ive just reordered it! I was going through my closet and some clothes and smelled this awesome scent lingering on a sweater. Man,this stuff is what i would call longlasting beyond belief. I had used this back in the summer,,,it still clung to my sweater….had to have it back again. One spritz to the wrist and your good to go,,,two,,and your gonna get noticed by everyone in a large room! 😉 Had to have it before it was really hard to find. Beautyspin has it the cheapest! solid 5 from me!
atrox1 – :
Smouldering scent! This is the type of fragrance when you have your game on; hair done, sexiest dress in your wardrobe and heels to kill! This fragrance is for hungry eyes only!!!!
reveloava – :
I think this is a love or hate, depending if you like oud or not…this is very bold, I personally don’t enjoy it, although the drydown is way better on me, I can’t get past the heaviness of this scent..don’t like it at all…I had Tresor, no comparison, Tresor is a delicate floral , with a French touch, this rose explosion is just for those who enjoy strong scents..as for me it smells unpleasant on me, most strong scents are still enjoyable to wear, this one isn’t…my husband thought it smell like a cheap Indian oil…
preston1987 – :
Oh my Lord is this DIVINE! This above any other fragrance on the market! It starts off slightly with that drop dead gorgeous rose scent! But its mixed with the classic Flowerbomb scent. It is not a cold fresh but a spicy rose fresh that again envelopes in the classical victor and Rolf scent. This reminds me of a uptown girl and her mister Bigg on the town! Then slightly the oriental oud keeps warming up on the skin making it more smoldering! This could be worn during the day just with a VERY light hand! For me this is my signature scent now and forever. I gave away my Chanel’s! This is perfection pure for me. Thanks for the great views. Blind buy turned me into a huge fan of this!!!
myxun – :
Man, I really loved this until I tried Stella by Stella McCartney and experienced how rose should really formulate a perfume.
I mean, I do like this for the musky take on the rose but it’s now in a category that isn’t described by the word love, but rather infatuation or intrigue.
It’s really nothing like the original flowerbomb which I would propose to if it could wear a ring. Rose explosion, it’s not you, it’s me. – I’m sorry!
I guess I’ve just moved onto another rose scent.
nadejdafeniks – :
I finally tried this. It was not a good experience for me. I enjoy FB La Vie en Rose and thought possibly I would enjoy Rose Explosion. Unfortunately It smells strongly of the very basic “rose perfume” rose. If you aren’t a huge fan of the standard rose used so freely in perfumes than RE has already shot you down. But the musky patchouli wow! And scrub-ability? Forget about it, it only makes the musk patchouli stand out more. I could not get rid of the cloud that has enveloped me for a couple of hours even with occasional scrubbing bouts. Finally it began to at least smell more like basic rose again. I can handle that far better. I own and enjoy both Flowerbomb and FB La Vie en Rose. This one, yikes! Not for me. Definitely a test before you buy.
LEDI.RUV – :
i got the 150ml bottle from Selfridges, they sell all year but mostly in the bigger sizes towards Christmas. I’m a lover of rose but hadn’t ever found that that suited me enough to purchase & then along came this beauty. the depth in this is phenomenal, its such a wonderful well rounded fragrance, i mostly get the rose with hints of vanilla. it’s powdery but not in a dry kind of way. i honestly can’t say how much this has gotten me compliments, its a firm favourite for sure
Little goes a log way this, it can be over sprayed haha, trust me.
tuckBorkchoic – :
To me this was a powdery rose, heavy on the powder, lighter on the rose.
usernet – :
All Victor & Rolf perfumes are way too sweet for me, but I really love this one! It has depth and character.
rkb425intitytek – :
Sadly a limited addition so get it while it’s there
And no , it’s unrelated to the original, completely unrelated.
Just when you think you are bored of flowerbomb this one comes along in my local Hudson Bay. All I have to say is ! AMAZING ! A head turner , an explosion of class and individuality ! ,,, for people that don’t know niche , this is out of the world. The girls in the mall are going bonkers over this, saying they have never smelled anything like this in their entire life , it’s pure class, expensive , like gold from a bottle , like aged wine ,,,,
Well , myself being very familiar with niche , and with oud for that matter , and the whole safron combo,,, I wasn’t THAT shocked as the so called “mainstream crowed ” ,,,, but let me tell you ,,,, after years of wearing niche and owning an abundance of perfumes and different kinds of rose ouds , Kilian, Armani , rose attar , you name it ,,,,this , rose explosion , still makes me think..”. wow ! ” My family and loves it , my kids complimented me and a stranger in the store stopped me ,,,,, it’s indeed special , unique and a true BOMB !!!!
Does it relate to flowerbomb ? Well not really, if at all , none or a few same notes are present here , It’s an entirely different perfume in my opinion , it’s very oudy and rosy with a lot of safron !!In fact only patchouli and rose is what the regular Flowerbomb and this one share and that as we know is pretty much nothing as lots of perfumes have those two notes in common !! Again this has no Relation to Flowerbomb as far as smell goes. So you may love one and not the other.
Anyways , this now , being so damn special makes me want the whole line again.
Exquisite stuff !!!! Truly !!!!
Update ,
Every time I wear this my husband comments on it how great I smell !
detender – :
Rose Explosion is beautiful and so dynamic. Normally I’m very picky about rose fragrances because I find a lot of them dry down to a basic soap smell on my skin which I hate because I find that boring.
This however is sooo good. The first time I sprayed this on my skin, I went a bit weak in the knees. The oud, saffron and vanilla tantalised and tempted my senses. I bit my bottom lip in anticipation of the Rose note and when it arrived, I was far from disappointed. I let out a little squeal and told the sales girl that I’d take a bottle and that was that. I love to wear this at night, I wore this to a Moroccan restaurant recently and I felt instantly transported. The scent of my fragrance with the scent of the food and the luxurious fabrics that dressed the room provided the best kind of sensory experience. On my skin this is loud, forthcoming and very very happy to be noticed. Definitely not a fragrance for wallflowers.
sergeichavto – :
This one highlights for me what is the essential problem with the Flowerbomb line. Let’s start at the beginning. When I first smelled the original Flowerbomb I thought it was one of the best fragrances in years. Then as time went on I liked it less and less. There are so many fragrances that are like it and I’m just tired of that whole class of scent. I’m even tired of how long it lasts, and I’m surprised to see myself type that.
Someone had to basically force me to try this new flanker because I took one look at the bottle and said, forget it. However, I liked it right away. The oud, the roses, the saffron, the pepper and patchouli were, for lack of a better word, zingy. It was new and startling and fresh/spicy.
But the longer I wear it the more it evolves into the original Flowerbomb. Flowerbomb reminds me of The Borg on Star Trek. It absorbs everything in its path. You can run away (give it a fresh start with explosions of roses) but eventually you end up with Flowerbomb.
SmellParfum – :
This is beautiful. I really don’t know what adjectives to use for this but I have fell in love once again with a Flowerbomb flanker and this one is for keeps. Rich rose, delicious spicy after tones, and after 12 hours it still is giving off a luscious rose. I am investing in a bottle, this is the rose I’d been looking for since Rose Absolue was discontinued, and they are nothing alike except they are orgasmic for my nose and senses. Bravo Viktor & Rolf, you have a fan for life.
shnur220 – :
Does anyone have a bottle to swap? i’d love to try it x
Klidomak – :
This is the most amazing rose/oud out there if you like that combo but at the same time dont like it getting to masculine. This is very girly and not annoyingly sweet. My favorite for going out.
dpp502speagoessenda – :
Dear God….this stuff is fan yourself swoon worthy!!! I am a rose oud fanatic. Well, a rose anyway they come fanatic, but this stuff sends me over the moon. I’m not even a Flowerbomb person! But this effects my brain like some sort of crack. I think I even look all wild eyed when I have it on. I can’t stop sniffing myself when I wear it and want to go around fanning myself toward everyone going “yeah, right, I know it’s awesome isn’t it??!” Like a crazy person. I have been buying samples but finally broke down and bought a FB even though I already have enough rose and rose/ouds to fill an Olympic size swimming pool. I don’t care, I admit I am an addict and this is one crack vial I could not live without. Dayum! Smells so freaking good!!! Mercy!!
nagana13 – :
Strong, rich and smooth. Reminds me of bulgarian rose oil and Micaleff’s oud scents [they have their agar very sweet and characteristic]. Exeptionally longlasting, with a huge sillage and power – two sprays is more than enough for the day. I’m not a rose fan, but this one is gold 😉
Da Vinci – :
OMG this is super strong scent! I smell it before i even spray it.. If you like strong and loud parfume you might like this one.. Too bad i feel headache every time