PERFUME OF THE WEEK: Carolina Herrera La Bomba - sweetness and femininity enclosed in butterfly wings
A touch of sweetness, a pinch of mystery, a healthy dose of femininity – that's the recipe for Carolina Herrera's new "bomb" perfume. La Bomba Eau de Parfum is the result of a unique collaboration between three renowned perfumers: Christophe Raynaud, Quentin Bisch, and Louise Turner.
Speaking of fruit, the fragrance opens with a juicy burst of pitaya, also known as dragon fruit. This strong, exotic, and almost neon accent builds the composition's opening, surprising the audience.
Carolina Herrera La Bomba / press materialsIn the heart, fragrant flowers— peony and plumeria— infuse La Bomba with a classic femininity. Vanilla and patchouli, in the base, bind the whole together, providing longevity and warmth. The fragrance develops on the skin, passing through various phases— from a crisp exotic fruit to sweetness and envelopment. These last ingredients add a creamy touch to Carolina Herrera's new perfume , lingering on the skin for hours.
Carolina Herrera La Bomba / press materialsCarolina Herrera La Bomba straddles the line between a fruity-floral perfume and a trendy gourmand dessert composition. If you enjoy similar scents, it's worth trying; you might be pleasantly surprised and certainly intrigued.
Carolina Herrera La Bomba / press materialsIts bottle is as interesting as the fragrance itself - butterfly-shaped , sculptural, intensely pink, with shiny details - balancing on the border between kitsch and luxury, exactly where Carolina Herrera feels best.
The butterfly's symbolism here is no accident – it's meant to represent transformation, freedom, and joy. It's a visual equivalent of the transformation the fragrance's wearer is meant to undergo – from everyday girl to dazzling woman.
This is precisely the kind of woman depicted in the advertising campaign, whose star – apart from La Bomba perfume, of course – is Vittoria Ceretti.
Carolina Herrera La Bomba / press materialsLa Bomba isn't for those who prefer sophisticated, complex, or extravagant scents. Those who enjoy sweet, feminine, yet slightly mysterious fragrances will adore it.
Carolina Herrera La Bomba / press materials
