Fragrance comparison

Volare Forever vs Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 524 ratings analysed

Volare Forever

Oriflame

3.86333 votes

Rank #12,988 RoseFruity

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013

Viktor&Rolf

4.19191 votes

Rank #26,472 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Volare Forever
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Volare Forever3/7

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 20134/7

Ratings & consensus: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013
Community sentiment: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013
Longevity: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013
Value for money: Volare Forever
Versatility: Volare Forever
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Volare Forever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Volare ForeverOriflame

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013Viktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

328 votes

39%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

191 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013

SillageFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value52

Category winnerVolare ForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

musky77%

sweet69%

almond61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

rose77%

almond69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPink GrapefruitJasmine

Heart

White RoseTaif RoseFlowers

Base

Candied AlmondWhite MuskCashmere Wood

Top

Mandarin OrangePink PepperGreen TeaBergamot

Heart

RoseCandied AlmondRaspberryRed BerriesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliCashmere WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Candied Almond and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVolare ForeverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,988

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#26,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVolare ForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volare Forever is a soft floral rose with a bright citrus and raspberry opening, a clean white-flower heart, and a gentle almond musk dry-down. Reviewers often describe it as pretty, dainty, elegant, and easy to wear. It suits spring and warm daytime use best, especially if you like quiet feminine florals that stay c…

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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 spins the original thick patchouli bomb into a lighter, sunlit territory. The scent opens with a bright spark of mandarin orange and pink pepper, instantly introducing a breezy, outdoor character. As it warms on the skin, a tart raspberry and sugared rose heart emerges, keepi…

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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, Volare Forever or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 takes 4 of 7 categories. Volare Forever is rated 3.86/5 from 333 votes; Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 is rated 4.19/5 from 191 votes. Choose Volare Forever for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Volare Forever or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 lasts longest (Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 59/100, Volare Forever 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volare Forever or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 projects furthest (Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 58/100, Volare Forever 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volare Forever and Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Candied Almond and Cashmere Wood.

Is Volare Forever or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volare Forever is the stronger pick. For winter, Volare Forever is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volare Forever and Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013?

Volare Forever has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Grapefruit and Jasmine, heart notes of White Rose, Taif Rose and Flowers, a base of Candied Almond, White Musk and Cashmere Wood. Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2013 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Green Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Candied Almond, Raspberry and Red Berries, a base of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Amber.