Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid, the fragrance of a femme fatale In couture creation, the house of Viktor & Rolf has never gone unnoticed. It is following this same philosophy that its very first feminine fragrance was created, in 2005. Named Flowerbomb, it was presented as a bomb of flowers and as an open door to the marvelous.
Flowerbomb was the very first fragrance created by the Viktor & Rolf brand, in 2005. Surprising and audacious, it was designed as an explosive bouquet, capable of turning the negative into the positive. Nearly 20 years after its creation, Flowerbomb is still talked about. As such, it is renewed year after year and gives rise to other variations of its scent. Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid by Viktor & Rolf comes in a ruby pink grenade. Inspired by the world of burlesque theater, this fragrance proves more sensual and carnal than ever. Let us look at the ingredients used in its formula.
The fruity and fresh top notes of Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid
Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid by Viktor & Rolf is a fragrance that immediately makes the mouth water. Indeed, it has juicy, fruity top notes. For this, it relies on a vine peach accord. This fruit, as gourmand as it is seductive, spreads a velvety sensation throughout. What is more, it is also paired with a more floral and delicate breath. This comes from freesia, a more spring-like flower. To this are added a few red fruits. These are as appetizing as a sweet marmalade, while heightening the ruby red aspect of this fragrance.
The carnal, floral heart of Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid by Viktor & Rolf
The star of this fragrance, meanwhile, lies in its heart notes. It is ruby orchid. Often nicknamed “the femme fatale of orchids”, it is renowned for its intensely dark red color. Perfumers, for their part, appreciate it for its amber, creamy, almost narcotic scent. Thanks to it, Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid by Viktor & Rolf moves away from the bright, fresh character of its predecessors. It displays much sweeter, more seductive tonalities. What is more, Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid by Viktor & Rolf is further enriched with an opulent grandiflorum jasmine.
The sweet base of Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid
Finally, at its base, Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid by Viktor & Rolf closes with a scent of red vanilla pod, with delicate inflections. This is paired with a more opulent, captivating Bourbon vanilla. Note also that the latter is cultivated and sourced sustainably. In other words, it is a raw material rigorously selected and more respectful of the environment. Through it, the Viktor & Rolf brand highlights its desire to preserve resources. What is more, this also allows it to fully align with current trends and with consumers' expectations. Indeed, women are increasingly concerned about the quality of the products they use daily, and this also extends to their fragrance.
Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid by Viktor & Rolf is a bold feminine fragrance, owed to a trio of perfumers, composed of Carlos Benaïm, Domitille Bertier and Dominique Ropion.