La Bomba
Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud
251 ratings
From your scent profile
Carolina Herrera La Bomba pairs dragon fruit, red frangipani and Cherry Hill peony into a fresh, fruity-floral scent that leans feminine and suits both casual days and evenings out.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 226 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Creamy
Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
CreamyWhat does La Bomba smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it is worn for leisure and nights out. Voters mostly call its character feminine and modern.
Dragon fruit opens fresh and fruity. In the heart, red frangipani and Cherry Hill peony add a soft floral note, and vanilla in the base turns it sweet and creamy, with a slightly synthetic sheen in the background. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid and Chloé L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Dragon fruit
First hours
- Red frangipani
- Cherry Hill peony
Towards evening
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Spring
- 27%Autumn
- 22%Summer
- 19%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual25%
- Nighttime24%
- Evening21%
- Daytime16%
- Office12%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
51% matchPetit Papillon
Câline · 2026
50% matchFlora Gorgeous Orchid
Gucci · 2024
50% matchBeach Bliss
Faynt · 2021
49% matchSkara
Pana Dora · 2026
48% matchChloé L'Eau de Parfum Lumineuse
Chloé · 2023
46% matchCheirosa '87 / Rio Radiance / Tan Lines
Sol de Janeiro · 2022
45% matchGran Ballo (Eau de Parfum)
Casamorati · 2013
44% matchKirkè (Extrait de Parfum)
Tiziana Terenzi · 2015
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Last updated: October 26, 2026