Fragrance comparison

Hard Bold vs Bonbon Limited Edition 2018

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Hard Bold

L'Orientale Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #40,876 CitrusWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Bonbon Limited Edition 2018

Viktor&Rolf

4.004 votes

Rank #54,966 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Hard Bold
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bonbon Limited Edition 2018
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hard Bold1/3

Bonbon Limited Edition 20181/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bonbon Limited Edition 2018
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hard Bold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hard BoldL'Orientale Fragrances

Bonbon Limited Edition 2018Viktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 7%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBonbon Limited Edition 2018

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus90%

white floral80%

caramel70%

sweet60%

fruity50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachSicilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelOrangeJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVanillaAmberCedarGuaiac Wood

Top

PeachMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

CaramelJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange, Caramel and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Hard Bold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 19%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,966

PerfumerCecile Matton, Serge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHard BoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hard Bold by L'Orientale Fragrances delivers a bright citrus greeting anchored by warm, creamy woods. It kicks off with a burst of tart Sicilian lemon, sweet peach, and Calabrian bergamot that feels crisp and sunny. Give it twenty minutes. The sharp citrus quickly yields to rich caramel and soft jasmine petals, smooth…

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Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 opens with a burst of sugary mandarin orange and fuzzy peach skin. The initial spray is bright but quickly slides into a dense, cooked caramel that dominates the wearing experience. As it settles onto the skin, white floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom filter through the …

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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, Hard Bold or Bonbon Limited Edition 2018?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Hard Bold is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hard Bold for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hard Bold or Bonbon Limited Edition 2018?

Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 lasts longest (Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 73/100, Hard Bold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hard Bold or Bonbon Limited Edition 2018?

Projection is very close: Hard Bold 75/100, Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 75/100 for sillage.

Do Hard Bold and Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange, Caramel and Jasmine.

Is Hard Bold or Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 better for summer or winter?

Hard Bold suits daytime wear; Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hard Bold and Bonbon Limited Edition 2018?

Hard Bold has top notes of Peach, Sicilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Caramel, Orange and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar. Bonbon Limited Edition 2018 has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.