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Spicebomb EDT vs. Infrared EDP

Which should you buy?

There’s a good reason to try both of these before picking a Spicebomb bottle. The original EDT pairs citrus with warm spice and tobacco, while Infrared EDP takes the line toward pepper, leather and resinous woods. We’d start with the original if cinnamon and a citrus opening sound appealing. For someone who usually enjoys leather fragrances, Infrared EDP would get the first turn. The shared name gives you a place to start, but the concentration label alone won’t settle the choice.

The quick answer

Try the original EDT for citrus and cinnamon, or Infrared EDP for peppery leather and woods. Spend some time with each on skin, especially if you already own a spicy fragrance you love.

Find your pick
Viktor&Rolf SpicebombEDT / EDP
Viktor&Rolf Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette bottle

Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

Citrus. Cinnamon. Tobacco.

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Viktor&Rolf Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum bottle

Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum

Red pepper. Leather. Woods.

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The original Spicebomb Eau de Toilette and Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum. Both Jomashop headings reference 3.0 oz sprays; 90 ml formats are supported by item images and official descriptions. Our original photo has no readable size; the Infrared carton shows EDP, 90 ml / 3.04 fl. oz. Confirm selected size and condition before buying.

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01 / The verdict

Which Spicebomb sounds more like you?

The better bottle is the one that fits your taste. Here’s where we’d start.

For citrus with warm spice

Spicebomb EDT

  • Citrus in a spicy fragrance appeals to you
  • You enjoy cinnamon and tobacco scent cues
  • You want to explore the original Spicebomb
Shop Spicebomb EDT
For peppery leather and woods

Infrared EDP

  • Peppery fragrances often catch your interest
  • Leather is a scent direction you enjoy
  • You want to try another side of the Spicebomb line
Shop Infrared EDP
02 / At a glance

The differences that matter.

Our editorial comparison of character, wearability and the buying decision.

Spicebomb EDT vs Spicebomb Infrared EDP
The detailSpicebomb EDTInfrared EDP
Our first suggestionFor citrus with warm spiceFor peppery leather and woods
Selected scent highlightsCitrus · cinnamon · tobacco accordRed pepper · leather accord · resinous woods
Version comparedOriginal Spicebomb · Eau de ToiletteSpicebomb Infrared · Eau de Parfum
Featured Jomashop destinationSPBMTS3-A · EDT Spray 3.0 oz3614273886819 · EDP Spray 3.0 oz
Referenced metric volume90 ml; confirm selected size90 ml; confirm selected size
Owned photoOriginal bottle; no readable sizeInfrared EDP carton · 90 ml / 3.04 fl. oz.
Comparing valueDelivered total ÷ confirmed mlDelivered total ÷ confirmed ml
03 / The scent

Citrus and cinnamon, or peppery leather?

Viktor&Rolf’s original EDT description brings citrus and warm spice together with tobacco, leather and vetiver. Its Infrared EDP description centers on red pepper, leather and resinous woods. If you like a citrus detail in a spicy fragrance, the original is where we’d begin. If leather is what caught your attention, give Infrared EDP a try. Both belong in the spicy conversation, so it’s the combination you enjoy that matters most.

Viktor&Rolf

Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

CitrusCinnamonTobacco accord

Give the original the first try if you like the idea of citrus alongside cinnamon and tobacco. Let a sample settle before deciding how that combination fits with the spicy fragrances you already enjoy.

The tradeoff If leather is the main reason you’re exploring this pair, try Infrared EDP as well. The original also has leather in its description, so judge the whole scent rather than treating one note as the deciding factor.

Selected highlights from the official EDT description. These are flat scent cues; the description also includes leather and vetiver. Brand sources ↓

Viktor&Rolf

Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum

Red pepperLeather accordResinous woods

Try Infrared EDP first if pepper and leather are details you tend to enjoy. Its resinous wood direction is another reason to spend time with a sample, particularly if you’re looking for a fragrance for relaxed evenings.

The tradeoff For citrus and cinnamon as your starting point, we’d try the original EDT first. If you already own it, see how often you’d reach for Infrared EDP before adding a second bottle.

Selected highlights from Viktor&Rolf’s Infrared Eau de Parfum description. Infrared Eau de Toilette is a separate version. Brand sources ↓

04 / In your rotation

Where will you wear it?

Use these as starting points. Your preferences and application matter most.

01

You enjoy a little citrus with your spice

Start with the original EDT

This is where we’d begin for that preference. Take a sample through your usual plans and see whether the later scent keeps you interested. Enjoying the opening is a good start; wanting to reach for it again is useful too.

02

Leather is what you’re curious about

Give Infrared EDP a turn

Its pepper-and-leather direction makes it our first suggestion here. Try it during a dinner or a quiet evening if that’s when you usually enjoy this kind of fragrance. You can let your own routine guide you without assigning it to one season.

03

You already own a Spicebomb

See where the other would fit

Wear the sample on days when you’d normally choose your current bottle. You might welcome another mood from the line, or find that your favorite already covers what you want. There’s time to work that out before buying a second bottle.

04

Both 3.0 oz listings are in your basket

Check the selections, then compare totals

If both selections are 90 ml in matching condition, the lower delivered total gives the lower cost per ml. Factor in shipping, tax and applicable coupon terms. The bottle you expect to wear more often may still be the more satisfying purchase, even when it costs a little more.

A note on performance

Let the later scent have a say

Wear each sample on a separate day with a comfortable, similar amount. Enjoy the opening, then check back while you’re doing the things you’d normally wear fragrance for. Notice how much scent you still perceive and whether you like having it around. You may favor one at first spray and the other later. The EDT and EDP labels don’t promise a particular number of hours or the same experience on everyone.

05 / Make it yours

Found your signature?

The original EDT would be our first sample for someone drawn to citrus and cinnamon. Infrared EDP gets that spot when peppery leather sounds more inviting. Try your favorite through the kind of day or evening you’re buying it for. If you already own a Spicebomb, a few samples can help you decide whether the other would earn a place alongside it.

Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette bottle
Viktor&Rolf

Spicebomb Eau de Toilette

Citrus. Cinnamon. Tobacco.

Shop Spicebomb EDT Check price at Jomashop

The Jomashop link references the original Spicebomb EDT Spray 3.0 oz listing, SPBMTS3-A. Its item image shows an EDT carton marked 90 ml; our owned photo shows the original bottle without a readable size. Confirm Eau de Toilette, selected volume and condition. Photos don’t guarantee delivered packaging.

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Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum bottle
Viktor&Rolf

Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum

Red pepper. Leather. Woods.

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The link references Jomashop item 3614273886819, Infrared Eau de Parfum Spray 3.0 oz. Our photo and the exact-item image show EDP cartons marked 90 ml / 3.04 fl. oz. Confirm Eau de Parfum, selected size and condition; Infrared EDT, testers, refills and sets are separate. A pictured carton doesn’t guarantee delivered packaging.

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Compare the value. The featured Jomashop listings reference the original Spicebomb EDT Spray 3.0 oz and Infrared EDP Spray 3.0 oz, item 3614273886819. Their item images and official descriptions support 90 ml formats. Confirm both selected volumes and matching retail-bottle condition, then divide each delivered total by 90. At equal confirmed sizes, equal totals mean equal cost per ml; the lower total gives the lower unit cost. Include shipping, tax and any applicable coupon terms. Recalculate for another size, and compare testers, unboxed bottles, refills and sets separately. The photos don’t guarantee your selected size or delivered packaging.

06 / The finer details

Still deciding?

Should I buy Spicebomb EDT or Infrared EDP?

We’d start with the original EDT for citrus and cinnamon, or Infrared EDP for peppery leather and woods. Try each beyond the opening and choose the one you can picture enjoying more often.

How do the two Spicebomb scents differ?

The original EDT’s official description combines citrus and warm spice with tobacco, leather and vetiver. Infrared EDP’s description focuses on red pepper, leather and resinous woods. Both have a spicy direction, with different combinations to explore.

Is Infrared EDP just a stronger original Spicebomb?

They have their own scent profiles as well as different concentration labels. This guide compares the original Spicebomb Eau de Toilette with Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum. Infrared EDT, Extreme, Night Vision and other versions are separate. The EDP label doesn’t make Infrared an automatic upgrade.

Which one lasts longer on skin?

Wear each on a separate day with a comfortable, similar amount and check back during your normal routine. Notice how much scent you still perceive and whether you enjoy it. Neither concentration label guarantees the same number of hours on every wearer.

Which Jomashop bottles do the links reference?

The original link opens the SPBMTS3-A destination headed EDT Spray 3.0 oz. Infrared references item 3614273886819, Eau de Parfum Spray 3.0 oz. Item images and official descriptions support 90 ml formats. Our original photo has no readable size; the Infrared photo shows an EDP carton marked 90 ml / 3.04 fl. oz. Confirm the full name, selected volume and condition before ordering.

How should I compare value between the bottles?

Confirm the selected ml and matching condition, then divide each delivered total by that volume. If both are 90 ml retail bottles, equal totals give equal unit cost. Include shipping, tax and applicable coupon terms, and recalculate for other sizes. Compare testers, unboxed bottles, refills and sets separately; photos don’t guarantee delivered packaging.

How this comparison was put together

Scent highlights follow the main Viktor&Rolf descriptions for Spicebomb EDT and Infrared EDP. Buying and occasion suggestions interpret those profiles. Exact Jomashop headings, item images and official size descriptions inform the bottle comparison, subject to confirming selected size and condition.

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