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post #1 of 338
11/14/11 at 12:40pm
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Viktor & Rolf will launch Spicebomb, a new spicy woody oriental fragrance for men, in early 2012.
The notes include bergamot, pink pepper, cinnamon, vetiver, red pepper and tobacco accord.
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb will be available in 50 and 90 ml Eau de Toilette and in matching grooming products. (via nstperfume.com)

mmm, done a bit in a MJ Bang style...



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post #2 of 338
11/14/11 at 12:46pm
http://www.nstperfume.com/2011/11/14...new-fragrance/

Viktor & Rolf will launch Spicebomb, a new spicy woody oriental fragrance for men, in early 2012. Spicebomb is styled as the new explosive fragrance, and will be fronted by model Sean OPry.

The notes include bergamot, pink pepper, cinnamon, vetiver, red pepper and tobacco accord.

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb will be available in 50 and 90 ml Eau de Toilette and in matching grooming products.
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post #3 of 338
11/14/11 at 12:56pm
bottle looks awful
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post #4 of 338
11/14/11 at 1:14pm
a grenade with the pin and all ...

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post #5 of 338
11/14/11 at 1:21pm
tacky copy - shirtless model biting the pin ...
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post #6 of 338
11/14/11 at 2:20pm
The notes for the most part sound very interesting, but that bottle looks retarded.
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post #7 of 338
11/14/11 at 2:34pm
Looking forward to it.
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post #8 of 338
11/14/11 at 2:36pm
Bottle looks like Arsenal by Gilles Cantuel
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post #9 of 338
11/14/11 at 2:45pm
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Originally Posted by dollars&scents View Post

tacky copy - shirtless model biting the pin ...

Looks just fine to me.
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post #10 of 338
11/14/11 at 3:16pm
I'll definitely give this one a try. The notes seem complimentary.
I think this is an important release for V&R. Antidote is an above-average designer fragrance IMO. This will show V&R's level of commitment & the direction it is heading.
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post #11 of 338
11/14/11 at 3:39pm
I MUST try this one.
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post #12 of 338
11/14/11 at 3:43pm
I really hope this isn't crap.

I am so fed up being intrigued by the notes only to smell it and realise it is nothing but another collection of poo notes mixed by a Capuchin monkey with a hatred for mankind.
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post #13 of 338
11/14/11 at 3:55pm
What a bottle! Antidote is a really different & complex beast. Love the sound of this one. Can't wait to try it!
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post #14 of 338
11/14/11 at 4:44pm
I love the bottle and the notes sound great. I hope I am not disappointed.
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post #15 of 338
11/14/11 at 5:11pm
Oh, I can wait to try it. A number of other worthy candidates already available that I want to get.
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post #16 of 338
11/14/11 at 6:34pm
I just laughed my ass off seeing and reading this! Antidote was so off the mark from the Flowerbomb universe and never met the expectations neither.

Now they are trying to tap into it with the most stupid name Spicebomb.....I think a little too late V&R.
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post #17 of 338
11/16/11 at 3:08am
Look forward to trying it. Thanks for the info.
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post #18 of 338
11/16/11 at 3:43am
How can one say the notes are exciting ? These same notes have been listed countless other times here ...... Bang..Visit ....Costume National Homme ......Atimo Salavtore Ferragamo ..etc
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post #19 of 338
11/16/11 at 3:46am
Looks good to me. I like all the notes listed.
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post #20 of 338
11/16/11 at 4:16am
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Originally Posted by HDS1963 View Post

I really hope this isn't crap.

I am so fed up being intrigued by the notes only to smell it and realise it is nothing but another collection of poo notes mixed by a Capuchin monkey with a hatred for mankind.

LMAO That made my night

As for Spicebomb, I like the bottle, like the ad, but the name "Spicebomb" makes it sound excessively spicy (not a fan). I can just picture wearing it and having people say, "Daiiyaamm, that smells like a spicebomb," while you casually reply, "Well, yeah, like, that's the name actually."
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post #21 of 338
11/16/11 at 5:59am
To be honest, i look forward to this and hope it succeeds. V&R are yet to go wrong on a frag, IMO, even Antidote which i do not like so much, smell-wise, although i respect its quality. Flowerbomb is a fave of Wifey and i like it too.
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post #22 of 338
11/16/11 at 8:19am
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Originally Posted by scentimus View Post

How can one say the notes are exciting ? These same notes have been listed countless other times here ...... Bang..Visit ....Costume National Homme ......Atimo Salavtore Ferragamo ..etc

I agree. Anything that isn't obviously a fresh woody-amber or aquatic is automatically dubbed to be "exciting" in the current environment. That said, I will give it a try. The quality is more important than the novelty.
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post #23 of 338
11/16/11 at 9:13am
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Originally Posted by scentimus View Post

How can one say the notes are exciting ? These same notes have been listed countless other times here ...... Bang..Visit ....Costume National Homme ......Atimo Salavtore Ferragamo ..etc

exactly!
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post #24 of 338
11/16/11 at 10:10am
This sounds like their answer to Bang, down to the notes and the, uh, eye catching bottle. I love Bang, so I want to sniff this, but that bottle is slightly embarrassing.
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post #25 of 338
11/16/11 at 2:07pm
Love the bottle though I would not take it traveling on aircraft just in case security think I'm doing more than just applying a fragrance to freshen up.lol
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post #26 of 338
11/16/11 at 3:17pm
wow, pink pepper in yet another modern designer scent.
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post #27 of 338
11/16/11 at 3:57pm
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Originally Posted by scentimus View Post

How can one say the notes are exciting ? These same notes have been listed countless other times here ...... Bang..Visit ....Costume National Homme ......Atimo Salavtore Ferragamo ..etc

Yeah but in fairness Costume National Homme is a good fragrance :-)
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post #28 of 338
11/16/11 at 7:30pm
Love the bottle/name/shirtless-guy-in-the-ad - can't wait to smell. I sort of was bored by Antidote.
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post #29 of 338
11/16/11 at 8:59pm
Interested in this one.
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post #30 of 338
11/16/11 at 9:02pm
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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

Looking forward to it.

I am too.....Can't wait to check this out!!!
Gary
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post #31 of 338
11/16/11 at 10:08pm
I'm really starting to warm up to this bottle. At first I found it gimmicky and ill-advised, but the more I see it the more I like it. Of course, the deciding factor will be the fragrance...
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post #32 of 338
11/17/11 at 12:56pm
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Originally Posted by YEAHBUDDY View Post

wow, pink pepper in yet another modern designer scent.

LOL

Who would have thought!?

Oh, wait! How about TOO MUCH pink pepper?!!!

Sorry - just being a pest. I actually hope this is good. I didn't spring for Antidote, but I thought it was interesting, and I respect Flowerbomb. I look forward to the big sniff.....
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post #33 of 338
11/17/11 at 6:18pm
I am pumped about this.....Can't wait to give this a test run!!!
Gary
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post #34 of 338
11/17/11 at 6:20pm
When you order this online, you better hope they don't scan your package.
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post #35 of 338
11/17/11 at 8:51pm
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Originally Posted by Suppressor View Post

When you order this online, you better hope they don't scan your package.

LOL! Man, there's gonna probably be some kind of TSA memo about this one!
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post #36 of 338
11/17/11 at 10:03pm
Flowerbomb Extreme is a good V&R female frag that doesn't get enough love. Here's hoping that Spicebomb doesn't suck.
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post #37 of 338
11/17/11 at 11:08pm
Definite try. Is that Viktor and Rolf sitting on the couch?
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post #38 of 338
11/18/11 at 12:31am
that bottle could cause problems at customs lol
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post #39 of 338
11/18/11 at 3:57am
Sounds interesting at the very least.
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post #40 of 338
11/18/11 at 4:01am
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Originally Posted by heperd View Post

Definite try. Is that Viktor and Rolf sitting on the couch?

Who else would that be sitting on the couch...
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post #41 of 338
11/18/11 at 4:41am
I love the notes, and I love the poster. Am I crazy when I see the bottle and think that SpiceBomb looks like Frederic Malle when it was young, full of strength and muscle? :P
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post #42 of 338
11/19/11 at 4:26am
l like V&R antidote and I think there is nothing wrong with their new fragrance!
Nothing new or special in notes but I think the notes are really good! specially cinnamon and tobacco which I love.
I like the bottle too!
I will try this guys
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post #43 of 338
11/19/11 at 8:12am
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Originally Posted by HDS1963 View Post

I really hope this isn't crap.

collection of poo notes mixed by a Capuchin monkey with a hatred for mankind.


Marcel

By Ross Gellar
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post #44 of 338
11/19/11 at 8:14am
I am a huge fan of Flowerbomb and was greatly disappointed by Antidote. I wanted Antidote to be for men what Flowerbomb is for women. Could Spicebomb be the answer? Only time will tell...Definite must try for me.
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post #45 of 338
11/19/11 at 7:23pm
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Originally Posted by HDS1963 View Post

I really hope this isn't crap.

I am so fed up being intrigued by the notes only to smell it and realise it is nothing but another collection of poo notes mixed by a Capuchin monkey with a hatred for mankind.


Oh, you have nailed the nail on the head and it has burst forth with shit! Yes, another 'stinkbomb'.
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post #46 of 338
11/19/11 at 8:03pm
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Originally Posted by Kain View Post

l like V&R antidote and I think there is nothing wrong with their new fragrance!
Nothing new or special in notes but I think the notes are really good! specially cinnamon and tobacco which I love.
I like the bottle too!
I will try this guys

I also like the bottle and I will try this for sure.....Gary
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post #47 of 338
11/19/11 at 9:40pm
I lost all interest when I saw the nose was Olivier Polge. Blah.

More notes and information on this is available at Fragrantica.
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post #48 of 338
11/20/11 at 12:39am
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Originally Posted by scentimus View Post

Who else would that be sitting on the couch...

Looks like the ladies have just told them it stinks and Victor is looking at Rolf like it is his fault and Rolf looks like he knows it is his fault. Or the other way around.....
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post #49 of 338
11/20/11 at 12:44am
lawl @ all comments so far.

If they can deliver a GOOD tobacco note I might be interested.
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post #50 of 338
11/20/11 at 12:47am
here's the full notes list:

Top notes: bergamot, grapefruit, elemi, pink pepper
Heart: cinnamon, saffron, chili
Base: leather, tobacco, vetiver

Perfumer: Olivier Polge
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post #51 of 338
11/20/11 at 1:12am
Its like when you visit a generic bakery and see beautiful pastries. You buy one and take a bite only to realize its full of sugar (white) and other unmentionables. Ill wait for a niche rendering thank you.
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post #52 of 338
11/20/11 at 10:23am
woo sick bottle.. def excited for this one
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post #53 of 338
12/1/11 at 8:07pm
Loads more info about the release here: http://www.mimifroufrou.com/scenteds..._spi.html#more
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post #54 of 338
12/13/11 at 7:17pm
I can't believe $95.00 for the large spray. I still feel this is going to be a very refined scent from V&R being more of skin scent - there is no way VR have the balls to create something with the heady sillage that Flowerbomb has for man.
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post #55 of 338
12/14/11 at 7:48am
I am hoping for a Man's version of Flowerbomb.....I still can't wait to sample this that's for sure!!!
Gary
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post #56 of 338
12/26/11 at 4:56am
Well it looks like this is going to be released on the 23rd Jan and is going to be in Harrods. I like spicy fragrances and this is on my radar to try in the new year. I just hope with a name like spicebomb that the scent lives up to it.
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post #57 of 338
1/3/12 at 6:01pm
I am actually really excited to try this. Its intriguing to see how the male counterpart of such an iconic women's fragrance turns out. I am also starting to enjoy spicey and more "interesting" fragrances more and more, so I am pumped about this!
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post #58 of 338
1/19/12 at 3:06pm
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Originally Posted by slvrbckgorilla View Post

I am a huge fan of Flowerbomb and was greatly disappointed by Antidote. I wanted Antidote to be for men what Flowerbomb is for women. Could Spicebomb be the answer? Only time will tell...Definite must try for me.

As a fan of spice fragrances, i expect that Spicebomb could be a masterpiece of V&R. Actually, i don't see too much interest in to create good spice fragrances, its all honey, chocolate,fruity or floral. I see a space to Spicebomb be a must have fragrance, despite dont have any uncommon note.

Well, the way is wait to try this! I hope it could be all i expect for!
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post #59 of 338
1/19/12 at 3:39pm
I just wonder what side of "spice" this will fall on? Something unique and dangerous (see Mugler's Taste of Fragrance), or something that smells generic. Judging by the perfumer, I'd be led to believe it might be on the bland side.

Although, with a name like Spicebomb - it better be effing interesting.
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post #60 of 338
1/19/12 at 4:13pm
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Originally Posted by heperd View Post

looks like the ladies have just told them it stinks and victor is looking at rolf like it is his fault and rolf looks like he knows it is his fault. Or the other way around.....

lllllllllllllllol!
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