Flowerbomb Nectar

Well, I made a huge mistake. I was shopping at the tax-free store in the airport and they were already selling this fragrance (80 sth euros for 50ml) and I didn't buy it (they don't sell it in my country yet). I tried it on paper and I was really pleasantly surprised of how much I liked it. Then I tried it on my skin. And wow, I put it on like 11:30 am and it was still on my skin when I went to bed at 1 am. The lasting power is a-mazing!! The original Flowerbomb barely stays 2 hours on me. The sillage is moderate to heavy I would say. I think this scent is meant to be worn during the spring/fall and I would say that it's too modest and pretty to be a nighttime scent. But if you're into that, then you might really like this as a going-out scent. For me it didn't smell cheap - I don't quite get why some have said that this floral combination smells cheap. I would actually have to say the opposite. The more time passed, the more beautiful this scent got - it's like when the flower petals slowly open up and you can truly see the anthers. The name Nectar, in my opinion, is very accurate for the way this scent progresses. On my skin, it turned into a soft-soft cashmere type of scent (and by soft I don't mean the sillage). It's like a super comfortable couch that you slowly just sink into. Florals are the stars of the show for the first 2-3 hours and then it slowly progresses to benzoin dominated vanilla with a tiny amount of patchouli. On me, the vanilla was more like a great companion of the benzoin and flowers, than the star of the show. I'd highly recommend you to try this if the original Flowerbomb doesn't wow you and the BonBon is too sweet. I hope it launches in my country soon, so I could buy it and wear it more because I kept smelling my hand during the day and thinking about how insanely good I was smelling.

Rumored to be discontinued, this is undoubtedly one of the best, dare I say the best, flankers of the original Flowerbomb EDP. I first smelled this fragrance from a decant during the pandemic, and it kickstarted my entire fragrance journey. After falling down a rabbit hole of long-form YouTube videos and perfume blogs, I stumbled upon this masterpiece, and I haven't looked back since. Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb Nectar is far from your typical sweet, white-floral scent. It opens with a remarkably rich, jammy nectar that is thick and syrupy, reminiscent of honey or maple. On the top, this intense sweetness is contrasted by a unique gunpowder accord, which lends the fragrance a metallic, smoky, and almost iodine-like edge. There is also a distinct cassis note that pulls fruity and ever-so-slightly green on my skin. In the heart, the blend of orange blossom and jasmine heavily reminds me of modern favorites like Prada Paradoxe Intense and Initio Addictive Vibration. This is beautifully complemented by osmanthus, which adds a subtle hint of fruitiness to that classic white floral profile. As it dries down, the base reveals a deeply satisfying amber accord made of vanilla, benzoin, and underlying woods. Paired with tonka bean, the fragrance becomes gourmand, powdery, and woody. A dose of patchouli grounds the sweetness, adding an earthy, aromatic, and slightly camphoraceous depth. If you are expecting the airy florals and tea-like nuances of the original Flowerbomb EDP, you won't find them here. Instead, Flowerbomb Nectar is its intense, syrupy, gourmand, in-your-face sister. I am hoping to source a full bottle soon before they disappear completely, but my mini will have to suffice for now. haha! That's all for today! On to the next fragrance review. Xo's, Cara

the most gorgeous scent i own. i fell in love upon first spray. i really cannot describe this well. if i had to... granulated sugar, warmth, creme, cuddles, watery sweet fruits, bubbly, hugs. i feel like i do not need to buy or am interested in any other scents at the moment. that’s how much i fell in love. i get the “gunpowder” note, it smells like sweet smoke. it’s pleasant, dissipates quickly. i also get patchouli but it’s so well blended i don't mind. i usually don’t like patchouli notes. this is not a dirty patchouli. it really is adding depth to this fragrance. without the patchouli it would be more generic. smells “intimate” as in i want my boyfriend and close friends to think of me when they smell this. besides that it turns sparkly, feminine, cozy, warm. the fruitiness is definitely from the bergamot and there’s creaminess from the vanilla. i cannot detect anything else listed besides that. it just smells GOOD. i imagine myself laying with my cat on the couch with some good coffee, a book or movie, a fluffy blanket and time alone on a cold morning while wearing this. it definitely is a scent you could wear any time, but the type of happiness i get from this fragrance reminds me of times like that. my boyfriend sniffed this in store with me and nectar was the only scent he was keen on. i ended up purchasing it online at a discount because it was sold out in store. flowerbomb nectar is not particularly groundbreaking but it’s one of those scents that makes me want to eat myself + boosts mood/confidence. it’s so gorgeous, sweet, uplifting, and elegant. 6 hours of wear, soft sillage but noticeable enough to be detected when walking past someone quickly.

I want to start off by mentioning that I’m not typically really drawn to florals too often, but the Flowerbomb fragrances (Flowerbomb, Ruby Orchid, Nectar, and Midnight) are all exceptions! While they all have the Flowerbomb DNA, to me Nectar is the one that’s the most different than the original! I do struggle sometimes with fragrances that have a patchouli note in them, but I think it’s been done right in these and I find it to be least noticeable in Nectar! Flowerbomb Nectar is sweet, flirty, playful, and happy! It’s got this really lovely sweet candy like smell without coming off as a body mist or something for a teenager! Sort of like subtle smoky/spicy, floral, cotton candy scent! It’s absolutely delicious and so very beautiful! Its sweet and syrupy candy like scent just makes me smile! The performance is excellent! The longevity is fantastic, I can still smell it on me the next morning! The projection is really great too... it radiates out a few feet from me. I also don’t need very much to get this effect, so I think that makes this a good value for the price! For reference, some of my other favorite florals besides the Flowerbomb ones include: Coach Love (2012 version), Coach Poppy Blossom, Coach Poppy Wild Flower, Chloe Love Story, and Chloe. I don’t know if these are exactly considered strictly florals, but also Dolce & Gabbana The One and Sol de Janeiro 59. If anyone has any they’re looking to part with, please contact me because I’m looking to get another bottle.

I ordered a mini of this to try before I saw patchouli on the notes list. Much to my relief, I don't pick up any patch here, and finally found a Flowerbomb that I can wear 😊. I always love the FB note lists so I get a sample and cross my fingers 🤞, but every time that moldy musty patchouli pulls a Miley and comes in like wrecking ball. 😖 It's listed last here, but that usually doesn't matter. Lucky for me maybe somebody was looking the other way at the perfume plant and it got left out of the formula. This is a thick fruity floral perfect for spring and early fall. Oddly, I don't get the gunpowder ppl rave about 😕. I'm disappointed because it sounds interesting, but also a little relieved because I love this scent as it is and might not like it with a trace of plot & treason. 🤷 Sillage is impressive, I definitely wouldn't overspray. Longevity is a solid 8 hours in cooler spring temperatures, softening and becoming less sugary as it dries down. Sweet but not at all gourmand, I really appreciate this as something grown women can wear. It can be hard to find a sweeter scent that isn't young and girly. The sweetness here is more ripe fruit than sticky candy, perfectly respectable for 40s on up. I've got light, airy freshies for spring, but wanted something a little more full bodied for certain occasions. With no soapy or citrus notes, a spicy edge, and that beautiful soft sweetness, I think this is the one. Scuze me while I go order a full bottle. 🥰