Dutch designers Viktor & Rolf gained accolades for their fantasy-themed catwalk collection. They created a series of interesting but entertaining catwalk presentations that the public really loved. In fact, for the fashion critics, the name Viktor & Rolf is a landmark of classic designs and avant-garde concepts that always have something interesting to convey. It could be a trip down memory lane, something like a deja vu with the traditional cuts, hems and curves or a sojourn to the not so near future where designs are out of this world. Lopsided dress, anyone? Theirs is the freedom to pencil thoughts of exaggeration, dreams and illusions and transform them into luxury clothing much to the envy of seasoned and budding designers.

In 2005, Viktor & Rolf launched their first fragrance called Flowerbomb in collaboration with L’Oreal . As the name suggests, this scent is bursting with floral accords. You’ll pick up layers of flowers embellished with the edgy character of wood essence arising from patchouli. The notes include tea, bergamot, freesia, jasmine, rose orchid and patchouli. The depth and complexity of the notes is a treat for those who love floriental scents. Its flanker, Flowerbomb Extreme, is sweeter and darker, thus the word, extreme. It lives up to its name – it’s an overdose of everything.

Viktor & Rolf called fashion as the antidote to reality and applied the same to Flowerbomb.  A year later, Antidote, the men’s fragrance was launched. Created by perfumers Alienor Massenet and Pierre Wargnye, Antidote boasts 25 notes in its composition. The top notes are: mint leaves, Italian bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit and Guatemalan cardamom. The middle notes feature French lavender, geranium, nutmeg, cinnamon bark, freesia, orange blossom and violet. The base is teeming with a variety woods and rich accords: amber, essence of Indonesian patchouli, cistus labdanum, vanilla iris, sandalwood, Texan white cedar, Guaiacum woods, tree moss, leather, Tonka bean and white musk. The concept is fresh oriental and it evokes a distinct smokiness that gives it a refined and polished impression as though you’ve smelled something like Aramis Life and Gucci Envy.

This year, another fragrance from Viktor & Rolf arises. It’s a far out cry from the florientals and woods of the earlier scents. This time, minimalism is the bomb. Eau Mega is a playful mix of light and fresh green notes. It’s devoid of the heavy floral and wood accords Flowerbomb and Antidote are known for. The overall appeal is chic and very modern.

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