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Civet Bomb vs Fast 'n' Bulbous

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 18 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fast 'n' Bulbous takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Civet Bomb

    Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Fast 'n' Bulbous

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Civet Bomb0/4
Fast 'n' Bulbous4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fast 'n' Bulbous
Sillage & projection
Fast 'n' Bulbous
Value for money
Fast 'n' Bulbous
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fast 'n' Bulbous

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Civet BombAreej Le Doré
Fast 'n' BulbousPhronema Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.88/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
4.38/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
0%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate47
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate93
Category winners

LongevityFast 'n' Bulbous

SillageFast 'n' Bulbous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value21
¤ Price value75
Category winnerFast 'n' BulbousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
animalic83%
powdery65%
rose48%
amber30%
white floral100%
floral92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match11%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
CivetMysore SandalwoodRose Water

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
JasmineAmbergrisAmbretteMimosaAmyrisRussian LeatherMuskIrisPineCostusPatchouliMysore Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMysore Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,443

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,982

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFast 'n' BulbousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Areej Le Doré Civet Bomb opens with an uncompromised burst of raw civet that demands immediate attention. Perfumer Russian Adam pairs this dominant animalic core with creamy Mysore sandalwood and soft rose water. The initial blast hits hard with pungent, fecal undertones before settling into a warm, powdery amber haze…

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Fast 'n' Bulbous by Phronema Perfumes is an experimental leather fragrance that defies easy categorization. It balances animalic depth with a delicate floral heart of jasmine and mimosa. Designed for the adventurous wearer, it performs as a bold, resinous statement piece, making it a compelling choice for those seekin…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Civet Bomb or Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous takes 4 of 4 categories. Civet Bomb is rated 2.88/5 from 8 votes; Fast 'n' Bulbous is rated 4.38/5 from 10 votes. Choose Civet Bomb for a musky and animalic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fast 'n' Bulbous for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Civet Bomb or Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous lasts longest (Fast 'n' Bulbous 90/100, Civet Bomb 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Civet Bomb or Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Fast 'n' Bulbous projects furthest (Fast 'n' Bulbous 81/100, Civet Bomb 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Civet Bomb and Fast 'n' Bulbous smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mysore Sandalwood.

Is Civet Bomb or Fast 'n' Bulbous better for summer or winter?

Civet Bomb suits daytime wear; Fast 'n' Bulbous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Civet Bomb and Fast 'n' Bulbous?

Civet Bomb features Civet, Mysore Sandalwood and Rose Water. Fast 'n' Bulbous features Jasmine, Ambergris, Ambrette, Mimosa and Amyris.

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