Fragrance comparison

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition vs Paris Baby

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition

Viktor&Rolf

4.003 votes

Rank #58,597 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Paris Baby

Parfums Elite

3.6562 votes

Rank #19,831 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition1/2

Paris Baby1/2

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: Paris Baby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 EditionViktor&Rolf

Paris BabyParfums Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.65/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

23%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

green69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral91%

vanilla83%

white floral74%

powdery65%

woody56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaLimeOsmanthus

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomFreesiaRoseOrchid

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

BelliniFreesiaRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

OsmanthusJasmineOrange Blossom

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Freesia. Durations are only published for Paris Baby, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring82

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 44%Work 22%Date 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,597

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

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,831

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerParis BabyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Paris Baby by Parfums Elite hits the air with a fizzy splash of sparkling peach Bellini, crisp red apple, and fresh freesia. It smells cheerful and clean right away. You get an immediate burst of bubbly fruit cocktail sweetness, balanced by a light floral heart of jasmine, orange blossom, and apricot-like osmanthus. A…

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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, Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition or Paris Baby?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Paris Baby is rated 3.65/5 from 62 votes. Choose Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris Baby for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition or Paris Baby?

Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition lasts longest (Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition 80/100, Paris Baby 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition and Paris Baby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Freesia.

Is Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition or Paris Baby better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Flowerbomb Christmas 2018 Edition and Paris Baby?

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. Paris Baby has top notes of Bellini, Freesia and Red Apple, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli.