Fragrance comparison

Energy vs Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Energy

Marbert

3.805 votes

Rank #50,558 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition

Viktor&Rolf

4.003 votes

Rank #57,429 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Energy
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Energy1/2

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: Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnergyMarbert

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 EditionViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ 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 valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

amber77%

floral69%

sweet61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeTeaKiwiRhuburb

Heart1-2 hrs

LotusJasmine

Base2-3 hrs

AmberPatchouli

Top

TeaLimeOsmanthus

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomFreesiaRoseOrchid

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Tea, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Energy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 12%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,429

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

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Energy delivers an invigorating splash of tart lime, crisp green tea, and sour-sweet kiwi right out of the nozzle. It is light, airy, and clean. You will not find heavy chemicals or suffocating syrups here. Within twenty minutes, aquatic lotus and a gentle jasmine hum soften the initial citrus kick into a fres…

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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, Energy or Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Energy is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Energy for a green and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Energy or Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition?

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition lasts longest (Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition 80/100, Energy 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Energy and Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Tea, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Energy or Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Energy and Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition?

Energy has top notes of Lime, Tea, Kiwi and Rhuburb, heart notes of Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Patchouli. 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.