Nuke 2.0

I bought Nuke 2.0 by Fragrance World because I’m a big fan of Spicebomb Extreme and I’ll say it straight, this is spot on. The DNA is bang there from the first spray to the drydown. That spicy, sweet, tobacco vanilla style warmth hits exactly the way it should and it keeps that proper winter depth that makes the original so addictive. This one is made for cold cold winter time. When it’s freezing outside and you want something that cuts through the air and wraps around you like a thick wool coat, this is it. It’s not trying to be fresh, it’s built to be warm, bold and comforting. Longevity is ridiculous. I get very long performance with this, proper all day and it’s still hanging on into the evening. It projects well early on, then it settles into this cosy spicy sweetness that keeps getting you whiffs for hours. Honestly, it does the job so well that I no longer buy the original! Also worth saying, the atomiser is genuinely quality, better than a lot of designers! It gives a strong, even mist and makes it easy to control how much you’re putting on, no cheap sputtering or weak spray. That matters with a scent like this because one or two solid sprays can be plenty. Compliments have been constant too, I’ve received a lot of compliments wearing Nuke 2.0 and it’s always the same reaction, people lean in and ask what it is because it smells rich and expensive. If you want that Spicebomb Extreme vibe for winter but you don’t want to spend designer money, this is an easy win. Rating: 5 out of 5 Longevity: Very long, all day and beyond Best use: Winter nights, going out, cold weather daily wear Seasons: Deep winter, late autumn and early spring

The closest thing in the chepies territory, yes, closer than their previous version "Eau de spice extreme". What you get in the opening, which is what I found to be the only difference is that it starts with a dominant whiskey and vanilla but the dry-down is almost identical. Now, it will differ from nose to nose but having both on my left and right hand, I'm struggling to tell the difference unless i really stick my nose to the skin and only then can you tell there is a difference in oil quality, but in the air after that opening goes away they smell identical. If you are on a budget and can't decide on whether to go for this and "Eau de spice extreme", go for Nuke 2.0.

its not as sweet as SE in the opening. Drydown is closer to the original Spicebomb. The vanilla is more synthetic than in SE. Definitely more spicy than what it is supposed to be cloning. Performance is good EDIT: 8 months later it matured well and now its super close to spicebomb extreme. i guess all the reviewers got caught off guard with the scent that did not mature. everyone was saying its more like the og spicebomb. well, we were all wrong. hats off to fragrance world. its a good clone. i'd say 80-85%. its missing the extra spice but the sweetness of the vanilla is there.

As a previous owner of the original, I can confidently say this is 99% identical. I honestly see no reason to buy the OG after discovering this hidden gem. I’m not capping! it’s the same scent in a different bottle. If you find the original at a great price, go for it. But if not, just grab this one instead. FUN FACT - If you still have the "grenade" pin from the original, it actually fits on this one too.

Great fragrance value for money ✅