Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Review
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Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb is an amber & spicy fragrance (warm resins, spices and ambery sweetness) from Viktor&Rolf, marketed for men. Viktor&Rolf is a designer house.
Price varies (no price snapshot observed)
Based on 39 Reddit owner comments (22 with a clear rating) · Top 70% of tracked fragrances by overall score
Is Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb worth it?
Owners are often disappointed: 3.2/5 overall from 22 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 3.8★. Owners talk most about value (6 mentions).
Who it suits
- You want longevity: 2 owner comments praise it.
- You want value: 1 owner comment praise it.
- You want mass appeal: 1 owner comment praise it.
- Winter wear: the season owners mention most (4 comments).
- Everyday: the occasion owners mention most (2 comments).
Who should skip it
- Value matters to you: 2 owner comments raise it as a downside.
- Headaches matters to you: 2 owner comments raise it as a downside.
- Longevity matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a downside.
Longevity, projection and compliments
| What owners report | Positive | Negative | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longevityi | 2 say it lasts well | 1 say it fades fast | 3.5 |
| Projectioni | 1 say it projects well | 1 call it weak or a skin scent | 3.3 |
| Complimentsi | 1 report compliments | 0 report none | 1.9 |
Counts of owner comments that describe this fragrance's performance on their own skin. "Not rated" means no owner described it.
When owners wear it
Seasons
Occasions
Number of owner comments mentioning each season or occasion alongside this fragrance (positive or negative).
What Reddit owners say
4/5 Office“The only other time I can think when it wasn't a friend was wearing Spicebomb at the office once and someone commented that "someone smells nice" but it may not even have been me!”
3/5 ProjectionSweetness“When people refer to this as a skin scent it blows my mind as I only associate it with being an evening/date night, high projection, sexy spice bomb (but "clean girl"/skin scents weren't a trend ten years ago so marketing may have been diff”
5/5 LongevityProjection“Probably any of the spice bomb offerings”
4/5 Mass appealWinter“I own all of these except the azzaro and the spice bomb is a dupe so may not be 100% accurate but from my opinion the JPG is the most impressive scent profile from the bunch (excluding the azzaro as I don't think I've smelled it either, but”
5/5“[**SPICEBOMB** from VIKTOR *&* ROLF](https://open.spotify.com/track/2B3AODvV3xG8tz3Z3lH8Fl?si=AA_qYtghRsy7CcL0Iicfhg) https://preview.redd.it/zz5maj57925h1.jpeg?width=2046&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d3ff07c3877fedc9b7dd3df6ca532ab293f0503c Just wearing this to cheer myself up as the weather is absolutely perfect for slugs”
+34 more owner comments
1/5 Headaches“You know i gave out few randomly to my uncle who use those strong spicebomb types, example "safari extreme".”
2/5 Value“I would buy Spicebomb as its even cheaper since itsat the bottom someone most likely bought it and returned it.”
2/5“I got same leakage from spicebomb edt bottle. I found it leaks during transportation. But not every bottle has this issues. Perfume was genuine for me as i sprayed on Tshirt and could get whiffs of it all day long, first 2 hours strong. But eventually returned and got refunded as leakage was happening at every damn spray, not worth managing it then.”
4/5 Summer“In the cooler months, I really like men's Burberry London and spicebomb. I like the spice. My girl doesn't love them on me, but whatever Another gem is Sean John I Am King. Say what you want about Diddy, but that's a great summer frag for me. Wearing it right now, actually. It has an excellent, very natural, orange and cranberry aroma. Works great for me in the Florida heat.”
4/5“I got in a trade. But I'll pass on spice bomb unfortunately. Good luck in your search!”
5/5 Longevity“Wish Spicebomb Metallic lasted longer , amazing scent but only last 4-5 hours on my skin :(”
5/5“I'm a woman who wears my husband's SpiceBomb more than he does. I sometimes layer it on top of Palmer's Tahitian Vanilla lotion and the added vanilla makes it sing. I also used to steal my Dad's Stetson Black back in the day. I loved it on me.”
5/5“Smells like Initio Rehab (which smells like Spice Bomb a bit) - I loved it and bought it haha. No baby wipes or diaper powder to me, although I can understand where that comes from.”
1/5“That would be my guess. And yes, I've got spice bomb as well and I hate the bottle for the same reason.”
5/5 Value“Spicebomb - haven't bought it yet but I love the scent - it's $80 at my store which is why I haven't bought it yet.”
4/5 Longevity“Metallic musk is surprisingly long lasting on me. And even the strongest scents tend to disappear on my dry ass skin. It smells absolutely phenomenal and lasts. I'd recommend the Spicebomb. Easy.”
4/5“I own it and Spicebomb and both are great.”
4/5“I'd buy D &G Light Blue, Mont Blanc Legend (red), Terre D' Hermes, Gucci Guilty, and Spice Bomb. I have all of them..They're great!”
4/5“Bhaisahab this is so underrated perfume...This lingers like a beast trust me I have most designer fragrances like mancera azzaro 9pm series spicebomb n what not...this is a package at 400 bucks ...Just go for it”
5/5“I got spicebomb and most wanted from myntra and got delivered in very fantastic condition”
5/5“Tiger lily's are my favorite as well. I had a vase of them in my living room and would swoon when I walked by. I decided to look for a perfume so that I could smell them all the time. I bought Spicebomb Tiger lily and it's not the same at all. Would you say that this fragrance captures the scent? Thank you.”
2/5 Value“I used to cringe at the silly bottle designs, but after a few years I ended up embracing and loving them. They are silly and fun. I have one atm, Spicebomb hand grenade. The only bottles I don't like are the ones that are super cheap looking, like every middle east dupe.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Value“And from what I have seen this issue is only with spicebomb fragrances.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Winter“Give the OG Spicebomb a try…I've used that as a daily in the cooler/cold weather…also a super cheapie CKOne Shock…”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Formal“I have both (spicebomb and le male elixir) and for me it goes like this Spicebomb: special occasions ”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“We all did bro. We all did. I bought spice bomb dark leather as my first designer. I was a total noob and just liked the coca cola smell. Go read what it is actually like.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Yeah go for la male, I got spicebomb regretting it”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I own and wear Tom Ford's Noir Extreme and V&Rs Spice Bomb. Both marketed to men.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“This one is the Spectre Desert it's like the raspberry praline spice BOMB definitely for like nights out in cooler weather so I haven't been able to test it properly yet.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I've got spicebomb, SWY intensely, Azzaro the most wanted elixer for the colder weather.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Value“I'm 54 and was in the military we used to get loads of samples sent to ourselves.lol. I'm speaking of a lifetime. At the moment I have 5. I have Creed, bad boy, spice Bomb,1883 cheap but a classic and polo green.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I got the spicebomb at my local mardhalls. Very happy”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Compliments“i used to wear Spicebomb all the time. kinda grown out of it now but got a lot of compliments when i was 10 years younger”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I have their Nomade, Viking and Spicebomb. I see the particles floating in Nomads and Spicebomb both but not in Viking. Maybe, due to cost saving, they are not distilling and filtering properly. Otherwise, smells is fine and not at all altered.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I purchased my bottle from belvish and it leaked bit from bottle. I haf call with belvish founder and he told me its common issue with spicebomb due its bottle design”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I have spicebomb edt, Afnan CE.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I ordered terra decant just to see the hype, opening is not pleasesnt, it is clove type spice bomb mixed with alcohol, after 15 minutes harshness goes away and only clove is left. So if you like clove then go for it.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“How is the performance of this, i blind bought spicebomb for 4.5k but was confused between this, code parfum (125ml - 5200) and spicebomb”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) WinterEveryday“Had a coworker stop me in my tracks and ask what I was wearing (V&R Spicebomb is my go-to winter scent) she was so surprised to find out it was actually a men's scent (I think it's more unisex but can see the masculine aura of it) and she ordered a bottle on the spot!”
Dupes and similar fragrances
No dupe pairing for this fragrance reached our evidence bar (2+ comments naming both with a "dupe/clone/smells like" phrase).
Clone houses named next to Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb in "dupe/clone" comments: Rasasi (1), Armaf (1).
Alternatives in the same family
- Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme — 3.2 from 14 owner comments
- Tom Ford Black Orchid — 3.2 from 64 owner comments
- Dolce & Gabbana The One — 3.2 from 29 owner comments
FAQ
How long does Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb last?
In the Reddit owner comments we analysed, 2 owners said it lasts well and 1 said it fades quickly. Longevity varies with skin, climate and concentration.
What season is Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb best for?
Owners mention winter most often (4 comments), followed by summer (1).
Does Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb get compliments?
1 owner comment in our sample report compliments while wearing it.
Can I buy Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb on Amazon safely?
We did not find it sold by Amazon.com or by the brand's own Amazon store, so we do not link to it. Third-party fragrance listings carry a counterfeit and grey-market risk.
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Details
| Brand | Viktor&Rolf (Designer) |
| Fragrance family | Amber & Spicy |
| Marketed for | men |
| Amazon listing | No listing sold by Amazon.com or the brand store found |
| Reddit evidence | 39 owner comments, 293 mentions in total across r/fragrance, r/FemFragLab and related subreddits |
| Last updated | 2026-11-03 |
Family and "marketed for" follow the brand's positioning and common fragrance references; flankers (Intense, Elixir, Parfum editions) are tracked separately or excluded.