Flowerbomb Extreme 2013

By the editors · 2 min readThe openingbergamot vanishes almost instantly, making way for a wall of white flowers drenched in syrup. Orange blossom and osmanthus create a thick, apricot-tinged sweetness that feels less like a garden than a candied interpretation of one. Freesia adds a soapy floralcy that softens what might otherwise be cloying, while rose remains muted beneath the sweetness.

As it settles, benzoin and vanilla dominate, creating a soft-focus amber haze that wraps around the florals like heated sugar. Patchouli provides minimal earthiness—this is thoroughly clean and plush. The musk is subtle, more texture than scent, keeping everything close to the skin despite the name suggesting otherwise.

This is the original Flowerbomb taken to its logical extreme: sweeter, denser, more overtly gourmand. It suits those who found the first version too restrained, who want their florals unambiguously sugared. Winter-weight and unapologetically feminine, it occupies the space between floral perfume and dessert.