Fragrance comparison

Electric Heart vs Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Electric Heart

Michael Malul London

3.7841 votes

Rank #39,701 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition

Viktor&Rolf

4.003 votes

Rank #58,070 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Electric Heart
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Electric Heart1/2

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Electric Heart

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Electric HeartMichael Malul London

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 EditionViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 53%Had 9%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

powdery80%

sweet70%

patchouli60%

rose50%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, patchouli and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OrchidMuskFreesiaPatchouliRoseNight Blooming Jasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TeaLimeOsmanthus

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomFreesiaRoseOrchid

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Musk, Freesia and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night84

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,701

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,070

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, Domitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElectric HeartHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Electric Heart is a floral musk with a soft, powdery sweetness and a fruity opening. Mandarin, peach, and strawberry give it an easy lift at first, then jasmine, freesia, rose, and orchid bring it into a more feminine, dressy floral shape. As it settles, the scent usually reads musky, slightly creamy, and gently sweet…

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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition opens with an unexpected spark of sour lime and herbal tea, quickly melting into a dense, sweet cloud of cattleya orchid, freesia, and jasmine. This holiday release preserves the original patchouli-heavy backbone while presenting a slightly brighter, effervescent top. On s…

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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, Electric Heart or Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Electric Heart is rated 3.78/5 from 41 votes; Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Electric Heart for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Electric Heart or Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition?

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition lasts longest (Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition 80/100, Electric Heart 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Electric Heart and Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, patchouli and sweet accords. Common notes include Orchid, Musk, Freesia and Patchouli.

Is Electric Heart or Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition better for summer or winter?

Electric Heart suits daytime wear; Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Electric Heart and Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition?

Electric Heart features Orchid, Musk, Freesia, Patchouli and Rose. Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition has top notes of Tea, Lime and Osmanthus, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Musk.