Written by Katie
Always exercise caution when playing with extravagant explosives. Take it from Blogger Katie of My Lips But Better, as she pulls the pin on one such Flowerbomb in her guest post today.
Doesn’t the bottle look warm and inviting?
I’m not a big perfume collector, but Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb ($100 for 1.7 fl. oz) was an instant hit with me.
Seems a little strange considering the name, but Flowerbomb is actually less flowery than you might think. When I first spray it on me or in the air, I get some jasmine, freesia, and rose, but very quickly that subsides into creamy vanilla, bergamot, and patchouli. Not the dirty hair patchouli either – just a hint of spicy goodness. The scent is so cozy that I often spritz a bit right before bed to help me relax.
Viktor & Rolf got a little cheeky with this packaging. If you’re more observant than I was, you’ll see it’s a tiny pink grenade with diamond-like facets. Who would’ve thought that a tiny pink grenade could carry so much loveliness? It’s a little over the top, but it definitely brings an element of luxury to my dresser.
Is it sad to admit that my beloved Flowerbomb is one of the reasons I’m excited for fall? I don’t really care, because it’s true!
Flowerbomb’s available at Sephora and many department stores. Stop by and give it a whiff when you can.
Toodles,
Katie
Written by Katie
This post was written by Katie, a college student from Atlanta, GA who’s mildly obsessed with cosmetics and moderately fanatical about organizing, almond-scented anythings, foam mattress toppers, Diet Dr. Pepper, and Glee. She’s also a nail biter in recovery and the brains and beauty behind My Lips But Better.
Thanks Katie. This is one of the prettiest bottles I’ve seen in a long time. I just checked and Sephora has it in smaller sizes, but I want the big one you have. 🙁
flowerbomb has replaced my burberry classic as my absolute favourite scent! i can’t get enough of it!
but it’s so expensive that i find i don’t use it as much as i would love to :p
Oh, I’ve been wanting to try this for a while now. Everytime I was in my Sephora store this spring, they were sold out. Maybe I’ll try again with F&F coming soon…..thanks for this review!!
I LOVE Flowerbomb, just wish it wasn’t so expensive.
I would like to echo the expensive sentiment – but think I’ll take the chance of buying at a discount Fragrance store or the fragrance outlet websites. It’s not much much cheaper but honestly, saving about 20 and getting a big bottle sounds pretty good.
Is there a particular age range you would give this scent?
it sounds like a great perfume! I have to check it out at the shops next time. 🙂
I got Flowerbomb when it first came out and absolutely love it! One of my faves!
This is one of my favourite scents but I don’t own it yet because it is quite pricey. I is definitely on my shopping list.
Pricey-but definitely a bday, anniversary or Valentines Day gift!!
i love this scent! my bf bought me the big bottle for my bday
very nice review…. 🙂
unfortunately its not available in India 🙁
Love this scent!
I’m not really into flowery perfume but I still bought this because when I sprayed it on myself I smelled like cotton candy!! Hehehe
I just got it last week and no doubt it smells heavenly…….really wish the price tag was on lower side. It’s a great gift option for a special someone!
Mmm, love this perfume! I want a bottle of it, but I need to really go through a lot of other perfume in my cupboard before getting a new one.
I have been hearing wonderful reviews about Flowerbomb for so long that I finally bought the big bottle and ended up with a second full sized bottle as a gift. The problem is that this perfume doesn’t work for me at all.