Spicebomb Eau Fraiche

I honestly didn't even realise this was a new version of Spicebomb, I just thought it was a limited edition bottle or something. So I was excited to try it...then I kept forgetting to check it out and finally the otherday I remembered and made it a sampling priority. You know what? I'm really glad I did because Spicebomb eau fraishe is a really nice twist on the existing theme. I thought when I looked at the notes here we were dealing with a curious 'sport' type, anomalous fragrance which retained nothing of the original and might as well be a new scent in it's own right, as a flanker. However the Spicebomb accord is here, it just takes a moment to develop after lovely icy smooth citrus top notes. A stuning warm underbelly of sweet spices, tobacco, pink pepper, cinnamon and the like but on this calmer more subdued air of aquatics, vetiver and citrus. The modern tendency is to make fragrances 'extreme' or 'intense' I think V&R would have their work cut out doing that with Spicebomb. I'll be honest as much as I love the original after a few hours I find it sweet, cloying and a bit invasive but this fresh approach is precisely what it needs to calm everything down to a wearable hum. Good projection, longevity and all in all a good release.

Wonderful smelling flanker that's perfect for very hot days (if you want positive attention), and summer nights (if you want to increase your swag appeal). SBF could easily be worn in at office, and casual setting as well, since it's potency has been dialed down a bit. Just go easy on the trigger, as SBF will blossom when your body temperature increases creating a wonderful lspice+fresh fragrance. :-) Performance and longevity are surprisingly top notch too! Whereas, most people will easily yield 8-12 hours of consistent performance. If you're someone that likes owning every flanker of a particular series...hurry up and buy SBF if you don't own it. However, if you're already satisfied with the SBF's predecessors....don't waste your money buying SBF --- as it will likely feel like a redundant purchase. Overall: 8.5/10

This a very lovely frag. a toned down version of its big brother the original SB. Still a beast to my nose though, makes me wonder how strong the orignal spice bomb really is. I use the original strictly in winter. it has the power to cut through the cold like a chain saw and reach far far far away. SB Fraiche, a lit lightened up has the same effect but with more versatility. Spring and fall is were it shines. the scent itself is very sexy. it turns u into a complement magnet, especially from the ladies.. I wouldn't call this a summer fragrance, especially in humid areas. it is right on the limit before "cloying". I live in a very humid area and ı couldnt use it for 3 months. I have my eyes set on the next 2 in the line SB night vision and SB extreme :)

For me....OG is too syrupy sweet, extreme too gourmand, 1899 hemingway too "pretty"/unisex, rehab is great but too expensive. This is the one to get. Though the price is getting closer to rehab, so not a great buy anymore unless you find it at a normal price. Rehab is creamier, more complex, and more expensive smelling, though just as synthetic. SB Fraiche is more citrusy, maintaining the DNA of all the above listed frags but keeping it out of the syrupy drydown of OG, while maintaining its designer/mainstream appeal when hemingway doesn't. My wife likes this one better than hemingway as well. Hemingway is still very good and likable, but it's too artsy for me. Hard to explain, but i hope whoever is reading this gets what I mean!

I'm wearing this right now as my SOTD. I have the original, and the extreme, both of which I consider cold weather scents. Spicebomb Fresh opens with a slight aquatic note. It quickly dries down to what I would call Spicebomb Lite. Weaker than the original and with less projection. I'm at work, and this is light enough to not offend any co-workers. Original Spicebomb is too strong for work in my opinion. So, if you really love Spicebomb and want a quieter version for the warm weather, this might work for you. The scent isn't really reminiscent of a summer freshy, but the strength kind of makes it that.

Amazing for summer and warmer weathers. It has a sharp, zingy freshness that cuts through the heat much other spicy scents do but the spice is masked with a subtle citrus and sweet smell, making it great for the seasons. I've been wearing niche and designer smells all summer, and I must say was easily one of the favourites (I was sampling Creed, Roja, MFK, DG, PDM, etc). I find myself reaching for this more than others because its so easy to wear, smells good and inoffensive. I hated the original spicebomb but I really enjoy this. Definitely worth trying.

If you like the spicebomb line this is a great addition to rock a spicebomb in the warmer weathe. At first it smells very similar but I spare her spicebomb on one hand and fresh on the other. I stankt you realize how unwearable spicebomb is in the summer and how fresh the fresh is but still keeping that great dna. Ice to have a summer freshie that doesn’t have those garbage acquatix notes or overdone citruses. We’ll screen done viktor and rolf!!!

This is simply Spicebomb for warmer weather, nothing to overthink. If you love the original, then this is a no brainer. Viktor&Rolf only tinkered with it making it fresh. Smells exactly the same otherwise. I totally love Spicebomb, so for me this was an easy purchase. Longevity: 8+ hours easily Projection: first 3hrs a strong push. Afterwards anyone within 1-2 metres will smell you. Sillage: start to finish. Solid performer. 10/10

The opening is really peppery - sharp but fresh thanks to grapefruit. Once it settles the lavender and tobacco with oakmoss joins. It's not typical fresh scent, nothing aquatic but still feels refreshing and masculine at the same time. Definitely good for spring or summer when you want to smell different than most people wearing aquatics. It's mature, it's spicy, it's sexy. To me 9/10, great job here.

This scent is an underrated masterpiece! To me, the original Spicebomb is great but it comes off too strong and in the hot climate here it gets cloying. Eau fraiche is exactly what i wished the original was like. The same beautiful blend of spices with a citrus openining and a fresh feel. It's much more wearable all year round with the same versatility of the original, i just love it! 9/10

I got this as a gift from my brother recently and I have to say it's amazing. I owned the original but because I live in a hot country now, it suits me alot better. Not as strong as the original and is well suited to the heat. I wear it on nights out and I get a compliment almost every single time. Ladies love it. Projection - 8/10 Longevity - 8/10 Scent - 9/10

This is a gem. I don’t get how so many think this is meh. This is a unique and different Warner weather scent People love it and it may be my most complemented fragrance It’s u Kane and if you like spicebomb you have to try it. Oh also it definitely has the spicebomb dna but when u compare the two side by side you can see why both are needed in your collection

Way ,Way, Way back of this scent lives the original. But it does not smell exactly the same. i Prefer this over the original. I know how could i say that? Easily and very often i would. I'm not a huge cinnamon in your face fan. But this is right up my ally. Definite compliment getter. And the freshness is very nice.Still sweet. But not annoyingly sweet.

It is true that there is a "certain something" about this one! The most unique in the Spicebomb lineup is simple and slightly fresh with pepper and tobacco really giving it an expensive feel. I would not expect this scent to come from a Spicebomb grenade. Not for the heat, but beautiful days.

no projection, weak, doesn't last long...the scent doesnt stand out. In the dry down it reminds me of Versace Eros, but a very weaker version. Update: I was SOOO wrong. This is a beast in the summer day. Strong af and last a long time. i wore it wrong the first time. my apologizes guys.

If you like the original, this one smells almost the same but a little lighter and fresher version, a good alternative for those who thinks the original was a little to much, it's not a summer fragrance in any way it still is quite spicy, but great for spring and chilly days.

Lighter, fresher version of the original. Smells excellent and has good projection and on my skin, above average performance (7-8 hours). Shame it's discontinued. Would love to get my hands on another bottle so if anyone is willing to part with one let me know!

Surprising received a free sample of this, immediately proceeded to buy a bottle it's that good. I have SB Extreme and it about made me sick. But this, this is very nice. One of the best smells I have smelled for warmer weather, perhaps for all seasons.

I blind buy this Masterpiece for About $60 90ml.. And I love IT, there is something pungent like ginger and sour in the mid and Drydown. Better on clothes. Btw. I thought it was discontinued. Fortunately, it is still available at discount stores.

Another masterpiece Perfect for summer! The spice is still there like the original but lighter More salty less pepper Toned down but perfect Might be too heavy for super hot humid summer days Will work for the 4 seasons