SOTD: Spicebomb Metalic Musk by Viktor & Rolf 13/01/2026
Its been a long time coming for this one, but we finally got it. A 2025 release by perfumer Jean-Christophe Herault. Thats the same dude that created my beloved Spicebomb extreme & Infrared, oh & also Creed Adventeus to name but a few. Straight away you can smell that beautiful spicey dna that I loved in the Original Spicebomb. But this adds a clean fresh vibe to that formula which is both spicey & warm. The scent opens with a crisp, clean freshness that could I guess be considered metallic by some. This is a result of a combination of aldehydes, bergamot & elemi, all of which are bright & zesty. This is balanced with a prominent note of black pepper, which provides that initial spicebomb kick. The heart of the fragrance continues with the spicy theme by adding both cinnamon & another pepper note pimento too the mix. There is also a touch of Lavender that is present, which provides an aromatic & subtle floral touch. The dry down is where the metallic musk name truly comes to life. A luminous, radiant white musk is the core of the base, creating an enveloping, clean & sensual warmth. This is polished with what is described as a silver suede accord, which adds a refined, leather-like feel. Other base notes include both ambrette & labdanum. Metallic Musk is lighter, cleaner & fresher than the original. It tones down the heavier, warm spices of the original & replaces them with a clean musky suede. This makes it a more versatile fragrance, suitable for a wider range of seasons, including warmer weather. Performance is great as you would expect, im getting 7hrs easy on skin and its still quite warm, can only imagine how good this will be in the colder months ahead. It creates a noticeable "scent bubble" without being overpowering, Thats a fresh entry at number 10 in my fragrance chart. My Rating: 9/10 Scent: 3 Longevity: 2.5 Sillage: 2.5 Y/N: 1