Flowerbomb Extreme

First I must admit that I always refused using Flowerbomb. This is one of those perfumes you really smell on every other women + I never thought there was anything special about it apart from a huge „sugarbomb“! So I never thought I would one day buy a bottle for myself. I was giftet the original Flowerbomb EdP about a year ago and what started as using it to please my bf (who bought it for me), became a real passion for the scent! Seriously, I was hooked, all of a sudden! Since than I probably had all versions of Flowerbomb. First time I used Extreme I thought it smelled EXACTLY like Flowerbomb EdP but the longer I wore it, the more differences I found. Now, first thing that comes to my mind is that I wouldn‘t call it Extreme! If I were to name it I would choose the word „intense“ instead of extreme but that‘s probably a marketing thing, as extreme sounds even more appealing, especially in relation to a grenade. Anyway, to me this is more intense than EdP but not necessarily extreme! Now, by intense I wouldn‘t say it‘s sweeter or it lasts longer, which is kind of a good think considering that many people can‘t take even the original EdP version ;) Generelly, Extreme is a more oriental, dark scent, which I think the dark bottle reflects well. It still has this really sweet base from Flowerbomb but it is deeper, warmer, richer, thus more intriguing! I definitely can smell benzoin! Funnily, I also smell a bit of menthol right after I spray it! Other than that, I can‘t really recognize other notes, cause it‘s more of a mixture of all that makes up this sweet, oriental, gourmand scent. Generally I find that in comparison with EdP: -There is some difference but this is only or mostly noticable at the opening, after 1-2 hours you‘d probably never recognize which is which -Extreme is more creamy and rather oriental-sweet whereas EdP is more floral-sweet -Extreme is more schocolade/vanilla sweet whereas EdP is more sugar/caramel sweet -Now, what was quite unexpected to me I found that EdP has a better sillage and longevity than Extreme! Extreme lasts long but it stays closer to your skin (which I actually really like about it cause I have an impression that it mixes better with my skin and makes it more to my individual scent), whereas EdP is more of a floating around me -The sillage and longevity take its own course in both scents too: whereas it‘s best at the opening and in the base notes with EdP, it‘s best in its heart/middle notes with Extreme -Extreme is heavier whereas EdP is more fresh, thus Edp is more of a daytime scent and Extreme a night one -Extreme is definitely a fall and winter scent, whereas EdP is perfect for spring and summer and EdT for a hot summer All in all, I still think these are very similiar and I don‘t think that anyone notices the difference, apart from yourself (citing my bf: You have a new perfume? You smell just as always!), so if you don‘t want to spend extra $$$ on Extreme you might be better off buying EdP. But if cash is no issue and you can‘t chose between the Flowerbomb family, I‘d say: If you‘re more into fruity scents go with EdT If you‘re more into floral scents go with Edp If you‘re more into rose scents go with La vien Rose If you‘re more into oriental scents go with Extreme And if you‘re into sweet scents go with either one! ;)

Well, this is interesting.....not what I was expecting AT ALL! The name is misleading....where are the vast swathes of flowers? Where is the strong, perfume blast? Luckily this misnomer works out well for me (thanks Solvita!). A super-sonic strength floral about to detonate would have me running for the hills! FBE is a candy-sweet vanilla oriental through & through...it feels like you'll gain pounds from just one sniff. After a gorgeous bergamot start the bomb explodes....scattering candyfloss & shards of butterscotch popcorn. The intensity of warm sugar here is incredible - it feels like it is decaying my teeth! That said it is the right kind of sugar for me: deep, low, & warm, not high, sweet, or fructose-like (I'm the kind of girl who chooses cake over jelly, & chocolate over fruit chews). FBE is very well-blended & my nose struggles to make out the individual notes - the overall impression is deep, warm, sweeeeet yet in a curvy, feminine way. A touch of subtle jasmine, a very tame patchouli, plenty of vanilla & then it is candy & amber all the way to its powdery end. I should dislike it, but it is acutually very pleasant to wear (best when wafts are caught from a distance & not tested from a nose-pressing sniff). Lots of compliments when I wore it. Would suit fans of vanilla who want a super-sweet scent that smells classy.

I dont like the original flowerbomb. I think its "sticky" and a little bit "too much of everything". Mainly just sweet. Lucky I found this one! It's very sweet, yes. But it's so much more plesant than flowerbomb. Flowerbomb is a screamy and loud perfume, very "in your face"! This one is more calm, but its deeper and stays longer on the skin. Perhaps more sweet, but in a diffrent and deeper way. In a better way! They are similar but yet, very different. I think I will buy this one when I get a chanse. A little to expensive in the stores. UPDATE: I have actually learn to like the normal flowerbomb. I tried the both perfumes at the same time because I wanted to see the differance. Flowerbomb IS more loud as I said before, but Extreme also stays closer to the skin, witch I dont like so much. It's not so rich and creamy as I first thought, I would just call it deep. Flowerbomb on the other hand is loud, more sour. It misses the deep but have a floral richness that extreme misses. The lastingpower actually was about the same for me. Extreme lingered on tyhe skin a bit longer, but only my self could smell that. The choise between this to is suddenly very hard!! The negative thing about flowerbomb is that its too common, extreme is not. That might do it for me... But I love how The normal flowerbomb smells all around you!!

I tried Flowerbomb Extreme once it was on market in the Middle East (June 2013) and wrote at that time my review. Unfortunately, it simply disappeared before submitting it. Nevertheless, here I go again. I read about Fowerbomb Extreme when released, that this perfume was specially meant for Middle East taste. I can only agree with this. It perfectly suits the region. The base note are typical of ME : amber, patchouli, vanilla. Amber gives to the perfume warmness, while patchouli makes it strong and the vanilla sweet. The benzoin underlines the vanilla and makes its scent more powerful, perhaps even overwhelming. But in a pleasant way. These base note are Flowerbomb Extreme's main accord to me. However, white flowers and the jasmine are absolutely not noticeable to my nose. These component make the perfume lighter, together with the osmanthus. Osmanthus is a pretty flower with discreet perfume. It makes perfumes in general sophisticated and refined. I personally can smell the plum-leathery touch of it. To my taste, Flowerbomb Extreme is purely addictive for those who love strong, balmy scents. I personally like it very much and would recommend it for 30+ and for nights or business environment. If in EU or USA, I would recommend it for fall/winter only.

(This review is for Eau de Perfume 2006 or 2007 special edition – not sure about the year) FLOWERBOMB EXTREME is a sizzling tropical vacation with the summer heat, heady flowers, sweet gourmand cocktails and sensual embrace from a hot lover. Comparing to the original FLOWEBOMB, this one has more vibrant flowers, more delicious gourmand notes and more electrifying character! The gourmand notes of vanilla and caramel mix deliciously with the hot waves of sweet flowers. The fragrance starts with the fresh bergamot and sweet strong jasmine. Osmanthus is beautiful and fresh in the heart notes mixed with the gourmand vanilla and caramel. There is a bouquet of hot and sweet flowers in the heart notes that mingle beautiful with the gourmand notes. The base notes are gourmand and creamy vanilla, benzoin and amber. This version seems to have less patchouli, less vanilla sugar and more flowers if comparing to the original. This is a gorgeous gourmand floral. The longevity and sillage are wonderful. I like the original FLOWERBOMB but I do not regret buying this one. I think both fragrances have a place in my collection.