There are perfumes that smell so good you genuinely wonder if you could eat them. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon is one of those. An oriental gourmand that since 2014 has won over millions with its irresistible blend of caramel, fruit and wood. Here’s everything you need to know about this perfume and its equivalent, DIVAIN-575.
Viktor & Rolf Bonbon: the sweet you wanted in a bottle
Launched in 2014 by Viktor & Rolf, Bonbon is remembered by many as the brand’s “most edible perfume”. The name says it all: a scent that evolves like a chocolate slowly melting. Addictive, sweet and with enough sophistication to avoid ever becoming cloying.
Olfactory notes of Bonbon
- Top notes: mandarin, orange and peach
- Heart: caramel, jasmine and orange blossom
- Base notes: cedar, guaiac wood, sandalwood and amber
The result is a feminine, intense and very sweet fragrance that manages to convey sensuality from the very first spray. That blend of caramel with the woody base notes prevents it from feeling heavy, turning it into an elegant, distinctive feminine perfume.
Its equivalent: DIVAIN-575
DIVAIN-575 is the equivalent of Viktor & Rolf Bonbon, and since its release many have shared their impressions. Most agree that it’s no ordinary scent: it captures that gourmand, sweet and sophisticated essence of the original.
I bought it to test it myself and I love DIVAIN-575 because it’s sweet from start to finish, but it never tires you. Initially you get the mandarin and peach — very fresh — and then the caramel arrives, and that’s when it conquers you. It reminds me of good quality chocolates: sweet, but with class. My nose doesn’t lie.
What people who wear it say
Some compare it to Flowerbomb, its 2005 predecessor, but say that DIVAIN-575 is even more sophisticated. They note that it maintains the intense caramel sweetness but with a balance achieved thanks to the woody base notes and floral heart nuances.
“It’s like always carrying that sweet, enveloping touch with you, but with enough class to not go unnoticed,” says one regular customer. Honestly, it’s the kind of olfactory bomb that makes people stop you in the street.
Who is Bonbon (and its dupe DIVAIN-575) for?
For those who love sweet, characterful fragrances. For those who don’t want to go unnoticed. For evening dates, winter nights, those moments when you want your scent to be the first thing people remember about you.
DIVAIN-575 is an ideal fragrance for those who love sweet perfumes with personality. A scent that, just like a bonbon, invites you to enjoy it without rush.
Frequently asked questions about Viktor & Rolf Bonbon
What does Viktor & Rolf Bonbon smell like?
Bonbon is an oriental gourmand with mandarin and peach at the top, caramel and jasmine in the heart, and sandalwood with amber at the base. Sweet, warm and very feminine.
What is the best dupe for Viktor & Rolf Bonbon?
DIVAIN-575 is the equivalent of Viktor & Rolf Bonbon. It’s very reminiscent of that sweet, sophisticated oriental gourmand of the original at a very accessible price.
Is Viktor & Rolf Bonbon for women or unisex?
It’s classified as feminine. Its sweet, gourmand character is especially loved by those who enjoy fruity, caramel-forward fragrances.