Spicebomb

I registered to this site specifically to write a review and share my appreciation for this incredible fragrance. The first time I tried Spicebomb was at The Bay (one of the big department stores here in Canada) during the summer while trying some fragrances, and I remembered thinking "Oooh! This smells nice!". I read plenty of positive reviews online, and I was always curious to try it. Boy, this did not disappoint. The spice, the cinnamon, the hint of tobacco while not being heavy nor overwhelming. I can see why this was highly praised and it's definitely justified. I didn't buy it at the time since it was during the height of summer and I wanted to wait for a sale at discounters before winter. I tried its flanker, Spicebomb Extreme, a couple of times and though it did smell great, I felt it was a bit sweet compared to the original. I was looking for something spicier and warm for the coming winter months. I finally pulled the trigger on Spicebomb off Perfumeonline.ca and it arrived just last night. I immediately tried it on, with just one spray on my left wrist. It smelled simply divine. Just how I remembered it during the summer. The amazing scent of Spicebomb is incredible enough, but where it also shines is in its beastly longevity. I put this on at night around 9:30pm, and it was still projecting when I went to bed around 1am. The following morning, while I was at work at the office, I could still clearly smell it off my skin around 11am. In the late afternoon at 3:40pm, I caught a GOOD whiff of it off my skin which was a pleasant surprise. Around 5pm, it was a faint smell, and by around 6pm, it was there but ever more faint, but I would consider that pretty much the end, or "dissipated" by that point. So, on my skin, this easily lasted not only the whole night, but pretty much a whole working day. That's a whole 17 to 19 hours of longevity on my skin! And that's with just ONE spray on my left wrist. I know most if not all fragrance influencers swear by Spicebomb Extreme, but for me, I much prefer the original Spicebomb. This will be my go to winter scent, but you this can definitely be worn during the fall, and maybe during a cool spring night. This is now my new favorite fragrance in my modest collection of Dylan Blue, OG Polo (green), L'Eau Bleue D'Issey, OG L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme, Coach for Men and Hugo Extreme. I give this a full 10/10 Heaven in a bottle and a master class of longevity.

I know I'm a little late to the game on this one, but I'm only beginning my learning journey, so I'll review this for the record. On first application: Warm vanillic balsamic notes, and for an instant I picked up a fleeting note of ripe capsicum, but maybe I would not have noticed that unless I had first seen the notes. Still, it opens for me as a vague, warm, soapy scent that is somewhat plain but quite pleasing. It's not polarizing at all for a fragrance with the term "bomb" in the title. It's an enveloping balsam with warm spices behind it. I spend a lot of time with peppers because I grow many varieties including paprika - and I dry them and process them into sauces. I also literally just now fetched a few pink peppercorns and crushed them in my mortar and pestle. I love this top note on my skin, and I definitely get it, in scads, on clothing. As far as top notes of grapefruit , they're the rind, not the fruit. As far as the citruses, I'm getting bergamot, too. I do get a tobacco and vetiver note, but at an hour and a half or so, they're still far in the background - supporting notes. There's a mid note that is full, round, and rosy, not in the sense of rose itself, but more red, fruity. I wonder if this is the unfolding of pink peppercorn with the heart and base notes? Pink pepper itself has a peppery scent, not that different than black pepper, though just the slightest bit sweet, fruity, and camphoraceous, with a taste of candy sweetness in a papery rose-colored envelope that enfolds the resiny, peppery core. Several hours in and I'm finally getting a soft leather note among more now obvious warm spices, mild cherry tobacco impression and a hint of vetiver. That fruity note is indeed closer to cherry pipe tobacco than any other note. I love this note and want to snuggle up with it all day (which, fortunately, is possible!) Compositionally, Spicebomb is super well integrated, with no note dominating and is exceedingly pleasant. It's like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a worn leather couch while someone in the room smokes a pipe full of cherry tobacco and someone in the kitchen is baking a spice cake. Thumbs up on this as a worthy public-friendly daily reach for the cooler seasons.

To me this is a more every day, wearable version of spicebomb extreme. I'm starting off swinging with that as everyone seems to know the "extreme" version more. Why I think the original is more wearable is that you can even sniff this right up close and not get blasted with any cumin (caraway seeds) , it makes sense in the air, which that's what matters the most but up close if I tried this in the store I would have immediately checked out something else without a second thought as usually enough cumin can ruin even the best meal and cumin out of a spice jar smells awful. The original spicebomb is a different kind of sweet, not taking the easy route going with vanilla, it's got a spicy warmth and a smooth undertone, it's much easier to wear than extreme. The really far dry down, as in 6+ hours later, this has an almost suntan lotion like smell to it, that's my only complaint. The extreme version is - spicier, louder, the use of rum and vanilla are incredible. Think of it as an actual "For him" version of Paco Rabanne 1 Million (edt). You'll get 12+ hours out of it easily. Personally I find it harder to wear. Owning both the original and extreme could be redundant. If I tried to keep my fragrance collection low, under 10 fragrances low. I would want more contrast, I'd try night vision EDP, any form of infrared or dark leather if I was in a shop. On the other hand, this isn't D&G The One, Vs The One EDP or Terre D'Hermes EDT vs Pure Parfum with EXTREMELY subtle differences. It's almost like do I want the cumin, rum and vanilla in my spicebomb today or do I want a sweet, pink pepper and smooth leather spicebomb. If I had to pick one. The original, I'd double my sprays to compete with it's slightly more expensive big brother. What does this remind me of.in my collection. Issey Miyake Nuit D'Issey Parfum due to the leather, pink pepper and grapefruit. However Nuit D'Issey Parfum isn't a "spicy warm" fragrance, it's got this spicy coolness to it. The leather is way stronger in it and there's no vanilla in it. However, spicebomb edt is a far superior fragrance and my least favorite of the three in that series I own.

This is a very versatile and delicious-smelling fragrance that I'm absolutely in love with and I will proudly have this as my signature fragrance. You can break into my house, beat my ass, steal my cash, watch, computer, but do NOT take my Spicebomb EDT. You can have everything else. To me, Spicebomb EDT is an absolute 10. My fragrance collecting phase is very early in the making and I am very open minded, but among the 9 or 10 other fragrances in my drawer, and the millions of different fragrances I get whiffs of in establishments I frequent, this is the best men's perfume I have smelled. When I'm working on my computer, I take it out of my drawer and put it on my desk just so I can sniff the atomizer. My city is built on a temperate rainforest and it's quite cold and rainy year round except for the summertime, making this a very appropriate fragrance for almost each day, 8-9 months a year. I can wear this at the gym, at work, on dates, drinks with my friends, or a run to the drug mart. This fragrance is totally inoffensive, however I can see how some other reviews would make sense for people that didn't like it, especially considering the weather in which they've tried this perfume. Instant sweet notes of cinnamon, pepper, and a little citrus, with sweet tobacco and a hint of leather on the drydown. Projection extends about half a metre for approximately the first hour. After six hours all I can smell is leather. This fragrance reminds me of each Christmas day with my family. We eat cinnamon buns with bacon and orange juice (usually we have healthy balanced meals) and the house has an unmistakable Christmas day scent during those mornings. So this perfume smells like Christmas to me. I was lucky enough to secure a 3oz tester bottle for just under $80 CAD, so for this price it is very well worth the money. As this was a blind purchase I wouldn't have bought it if discounters didn't exist. For $150-180 CAD, it's expensive. TLDR: Effective and appropriate in cold climate, good for every occasion, smells like Christmas morning. Find a discounter.

I like this. It is warm and cozy. It is unisex, in my opinion. I would feel very comfortable wearing this, and I'm a woman. This would be wonderful in autumn or winter, it reacts beautifully with cold weather. It's sweet, spicy – even the tobacco and leather give it a pleasing sweet and spicy note. Wearing Spicebomb is like putting on your favorite fuzzy oversized sweater, the one that belonged to your grandfather and still smells like his pipe tobacco, pulling down a copy of a book that you love, and snuggling up in a big stuffed leather chair that your grandfather used to smoke pipes in, to read with a mug of chai tea. I love the tobacco note in here! It really grounds the whole fragrance and adds the 'sweetness' that I think people are smelling, and the mysterious 'vanilla note' that everyone talks about – that's the tobacco!!! A man or woman could also take a brisk walk in autumn or winter, in a sharp, smart-looking coat and a long, luxurious scarf while smelling of Spicebomb. They would smell AMAZING and everyone who hugged them when they got to the pub would comment on their wonderful scent. This scent hitting the chilly air is a great thing. I'd heard so much hype about this one, I didn't know if Spicebomb could live up to it. But, as a woman, I love wearing this scent. It makes me feel cozy and happy. And if I smelled it on a man, it would be very appealing. Good for snuggling and cuddling. Not a 'sexy' scent on a man, but an appealing one that would make women want to get closer to you and cuddle up with you. This is mild and soft. I don't get a lot of sillage here. This stays close to my skin and you wouldn't smell it on me unless you got into hug-range. I don't get any citrus here, even though the profile and some reviews claim they are in the top notes. I'm definitely buying a full bottle of this.

Didn't like this at first and now it's one of my favorites. This is my favorite of the line with Infrared EDP and Dark Leather close behind. Spicebomb Extreme smells like cumin and cheese to me. When I first smelled this I expected something "better" and thought eh, it's okay. But over the days I kept finding myself just wanting to smell it or spray it on my wrist, over and over again while it grew on me like crazy. This smell is addictive. This scent is what it says it is, a spice bomb. It's like a freshly stocked spice cabinet with more sweet spices than savory ones involved... like a holiday baking spice cabinet but no sugar involved. In my opinion this is the king of that, plenty of other dupes that smell similar, but Spicebomb just has something those others are missing or can't get quite right. It's perfectly sweet but spicy, strong but tamed, complex but simple. It's a "hard to imagine" scent if you've never smelled it. It sounds straight-forward and well it kind of is but it's unique. Longevity could be better, lasts longer on clothes but it's not bad. Overall: in my top 10 fragrances Scent: 90/100, something about this scent is addictive Longevity: 70/100 better on clothes Projection: 80/100, I wouldn't want this scent to project like crazy but it could be a tad bit better Male. Winter/Fall/Day/Night. PS Fragrantica, you're missing the new Spicebomb release Metallic Musk 2025.

I've always kept at least one bottle of good smelling cologne on hand, occasionally switching out scents for the seasons. I just wanted to be "the good smelling guy" for the ladies. I never took collecting cologne seriously. Then Spicebomb entered my life and completely changed the game for me. As I entered my late 30's and my style began to change, my music choices matured and I began to leave childish things behind -- Spicebomb represented where I was in life and the man I was becoming. For me, this scent is absolutely amazing! The blast of citrus accords accompanied by pink pepper and cinnamon on the opening spray are so invigorating; and a beautiful dry down with leather and tobacco are so well balanced with the citrus, it's simply a brilliant fragrance! A girl once told me I smelled like roses and leather (which I thought was a good interpretation). During the winter, Spicebomb makes me want to put on my best denim jeans, a nice wool sweater and a pair of Red Wing boots. I let my beard stubble grow out just a little longer and I drink strong black coffee with no sweetener because Spicebomb is a mans game. If you wear Spicebomb and others aren't wanting to cuddle with you, you'll definitely want to make love to yourself over and over again.This is a perfect 10/10 fall and winter fragrance.

From the first impression, I perceive a sweet, warm and spicy combination, supported by a warm woody base where cinnamon clearly takes the lead. The spiciness feels warm rather than sharp, likely influenced by a tobacco-like nuance and a peppery touch that suggests the presence of some type of chili or pepper. There are citrus notes that provide a fresh contrast, although they are not the main focus of the fragrance. Everything rests on a sweet, resinous and slightly ambery base, giving the scent a sense of weight and density that is uncommon for a fragrance in this concentration, especially considering it is an eau de toilette. In terms of projection, it is not overwhelming, but it is clearly perceptible at around half a meter of distance. With movement, it leaves a very light yet well-defined trail. After 15 minutes, the fragrance settles into a sweet, resinous tone with a spicy accent driven by peppery notes. This spiciness feels dry and slightly sharp, without becoming invasive or dominant. The sweetness remains present, balanced by a citrus background that becomes more bitter than sparkling as time passes.

What a delightful scent! I'm not convinced the name is 100% fitting, as Spicebomb does indeed go on strong but dries down so amiably that calling it a "bomb" seems a bit much. This is one well-blended fragrance, with no single note dominating. Some people have commented about the cinnamon being overbearing, but not so to my nose - if you want over the top off-putting cinnamon try Rayhaan Crimson! Here you get an energetic blend of spices like cinnamon, chili, and pepper with saffron and citrus in the opening. It's lively and a bit sweet but also kind of earthy and savory at the same time. The dry down really brings in the tobacco and leather, but with some powdery gentleness that makes it cozy and not harsh at all. My dad used to smoke a pipe when I was a kid, and something here definitely reminds me of his rich Sir Walter Raleigh aroma. This scent isn't overly heavy and contrary to popular opinion I think it's completely appropriate for all seasons. The longevity is good with solid but not obnoxious projection. Overall, this is a super likeable cologne that's spicy but fresh and quite unique. I love it.

Immediately on the opening I love the pepper notes in the opening. There is also a strange slightly clean floral note in the background that is a very nice contrast to the spicy peppery notes that are in the front of this fragrance. While I very much enjoy this floral pepper combination, I am very surprised by the lack of any tobacco and cinnamon. I had also expected the warm spicy and the spicy notes besides pepper to be quite a bit stronger. This all said; I suspect there is an anosmia issue going on here because when I’m looking at performance, longevity wise I can only smell Spicebomb for about an hour total. And I only detect any fragrance without putting my nose directly on my skin for the first 30 minutes or less. My current review of Spicebomb is a 2/10. I love the way that it smells but to my nose it just doesn’t last at all. That said I would also like to revisit it later on to see if this is actually an anosmia issue or this is really the performance and smell of Spciebomb on my skin.

Okay, so I finally added this to my collection. It's been in my sights for 5 years and I just never pulled the trigger until a couple of weeks ago. I got a batch that is nuclear. I don't know about variations in formulation but I noticed people complaining about performance, that it's not as good as it used to be and but my batch is amazing. Great projection, great sillage, great longevity. Absolute compliment magnetic, too. I wore it tonight to the Christmas Eve service at my church and they all know I'm passionate about fragrances and I do get compliments from time to time but THIS fragrance? THIS ONE RIGHT HERE... EVERYONE was complimenting me. I don't know it's that I found a sweet spot in how many sprays or what but literally everyone I hugged told me I smell amazing. So this stuff still works. BOSS scent! 10/10. Can't believe I waited this long to have it.

This is the shit!!! Easily my favorite cologne of all time! Before I had Spicebomb, I had a cheap frag that was pretty much a dupe of this, BHPC Blaze. I loved that shit too and burned through my 15ml pretty fast. Fast forward a few months and I got to finally test this masterpiece in Sephora. I loved it even more than my Blaze and it stuck to my skin even after taking a shower the next day! Super sexy, spicy, sweet pipe tobacco. Only downsides are that my gf hates cinnamon, which is a pretty big player here in Spicebomb EDT, so i don't really wear it all that much, and it's strictly a cold weather frag as it's too much in the warmer seasons. None of this stops me from loving Spicebomb EDT however, it's still my #1 frag and I like it better than Spicebomb Extreme. 20/10, OG Spicebomb will always be my favorite!!!

I wore this to the TADC finale, June 4th 2026, I feel like it fit the bill perfectly. Very sultry scent imho, way before every middle eastern brand and their mother started putting tobacco everywhere. This isn't just tobacco, but it's got this sweet, cozy, inviting sweet pepper to it, just a tiny bit of a sweetish lemony nuance waaaay at the top (could be the elemi!) and a quite huggable dry down. For being an EDT, this thing is a monster for sure. Got this bottle YEARS ago, over 3 years ago actually, and have only used it for special occasions, 2-3 times at most, I love it that much. I am biased because of the memories this scent is associated with, but I'm giving this bihh a 9.5/10, may not be anything groundbreaking today, but it will always be outstanding to me.

There is nothing I can say that hasn’t been said about this one. I too like it very much, one of my faves of the cheaper perfumes in my collection. For a cheapie, it’s actually very well done, I love a spicy perfume . So much better than that garbage Flowerbomb. I can’t sell it or give it away. I fell for the hype back in 2016. Now I’m stuck with a huge 100ml bottle of Flowerbomb that I can’t stand. I bought La Vie Est Belle at same time, another one I can’t stand. And another one nobody wants to buy. Ughhh I hate overhyped frags, more often than not they’re crap. Except for Spicebomb. Very nice perfume for a cheapie. I consider any perfume under $100 a cheapie. Which is fine, if it’s well done and a good perfume. I have a few cheapies I adore.

This is a scent that never disappoints. For me it’s very versatile and can be worn layered with an infinite amount of scents. The OG is my fave and as a woman I find it a masc leaning unisex scent. I enjoy all the flankers and extreme- but the OG remains the most versatile and pleasing to my nose. Amazing performance for an edt. Reasonably priced for what you get- at a discount or full price. If you like a spicy earthy scent- then you should have this in your arsenal. I go for it with the most regularity and force myself to use other scents often. Bottle design is perfect with a nice weight to it. There are plenty of scents out there that try to mimic this one with good reason. But again, the OG is top in my opinion.

I bought two 50ml bottles from Winners at a great price in 2014. I finally finished them in 2026. It's my understanding that newer batches are not as long lasting or potent as the ones I had but still good overall. Super spicy with some tobacco. Very strong. Very long lasting. It does settle down into a comforting scent. I found it best around December/January, I very rarely wore it outside those months. A great Christmas like smell. Sensitive noses might feel like this is overwhelming. Had a good 12 years of fun with this one and I do highly recommend it. As for myself, I am fine with leaving it behind as I explore other scents but Spicebomb does stand out as one of the more enjoyable scents that I've ever worn.

Needs to be worn in cold weather! In autumn and winter I find that it opens up with a bouquet of spices that electrifies my senses. There are bright citrus notes mainly pink pepper and cinnamon but a subtle bergamot and grapefruit. Once it settles I find the saffron and spiciness really shine through and it develops into a base of tobacco, leather and vetiver. Its the kind of spiciness thats intimate rather than abrasive. I tend to wear this more on nights out seeing that the sillage is quite strong, when outside on a cold day it is great, not so much once inside with the heat blasting. I've never owned Spicebomb Extreme but from what I've smelt in store this version is far superior to the extreme.

I think it's worth noticing, that most of the similar fragrances is flankers to this one. Viktor and Rolf really took a chance here. Alot of the popular fragrances the younger guys/men wear today actually have many similarities to this one. Not that they smell alike, but the new "blue" fragrance, is a lot more spicy today than it used to be. I'm not gonna go into notes. It's called spicebomb and the name is self explanatory. I'll just urge you to get your nose on this very unique and quite bold fragrance. This is from 2012. I'll let that linger for a second... This is turning out to be a classic. And could be considered ahead of its time. Get your nose on it. This one. Not the extreme version

Surprising from the first breath, addictive from the first second. Spicebomb finds the perfect balance between strength and elegance, intensity and subtlety. The fragrance vibrates with attitude and gives a powerful and sophisticated impression. Driven by a distinct and distinctive fragrance signature, it leaves its mark with a new wave of energy and style. A cocktail of masculinity with notes of bergamot, pink pepper, cinnamon, chili, vetiver and tobacco. Golden spices such as chili and saffron and a base of leather and tobacco are topped with fresh hints of bergamot and grapefruit. Longevity on my skin is 10+ hours. I have received many compliments on this perfume. I just love it !

Ik this and ysl l elixer have basically nothing in common but just to compare, this is rated at 4.3 and ysl l elixer is a 3.6,, it makes no sense, i came to brag about how much i like this fragrance and i will, its going to be a classic and when we get old, kids will think this is the old man scent, they have some other shit their wearing in 50 years, this the type cologne that has the dna to last a lifetime.. I just wanted to come hype it up, but also to shame those who leave bad reviews on good fragrance via ysl... really people, that colonge is atleast a 4, I’d give it a similar rating to this 4.2.. sorry to rant about another colonge frag community, but do better, some of yall!