Bombshell by Victoria's Secret
Brand: Victoria's Secret
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A bright fruity floral: sparkling purple passion fruit and Shangri-La peony softened by creamy vanilla orchid.
Is Bombshell worth it?
How it smells: Opens with passion fruit, peony at the heart, then dries down to vanilla orchid.
Scent Score: 44/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 36, versatility 67, layerability 37 and value 36, each out of 100.
Buyers say it works for any occasion and gets compliments. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 83 FragranceX reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2010 · Women
Key accords: Passion Fruit, Peony, Vanilla Orchid
Top Notes
- Passion Fruit
Heart Notes
- Peony
Base Notes
Occasions: Casual, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Bombshell by Victoria's Secret belongs to the floral fragrance family. A bright fruity floral: sparkling purple passion fruit and Shangri-La peony softened by creamy vanilla orchid. Bombshell opens with Passion Fruit. The heart brings Peony. It dries down to Vanilla Orchid.
How to wear Bombshell
On skin, Bombshell by Victoria's Secret has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for casual and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Freeze by Riiffs. Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Freeze on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Bombshell : 2 sprays Freeze and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Bombshell opens with Passion Fruit.
The heart brings Peony.
It dries down to Vanilla Orchid.
What to layer with Bombshell
Freeze by Riiffs
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony.
Order: Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Freeze on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bombshell : 2 sprays Freeze
Oud Voyager by Tom Ford
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 95/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony.
Order: Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Voyager on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bombshell : 2 sprays Oud Voyager
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 93/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other.
Order: Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bombshell : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Signature Worthy · 93/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other.
Order: Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bombshell : 2 sprays Light Blue
Papyrus Moléculaire by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 93/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other.
Order: Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Papyrus Moléculaire on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bombshell : 2 sprays Papyrus Moléculaire
Pairings to approach with care
Interlude 53 Man by Amouage
Not Recommended · 30/99
Interlude 53 Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Interlude 53 Man brings an amber contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude 53 Man on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bombshell : 1 spray Interlude 53 Man
A*Men Eau de Toilette by Mugler
Not Recommended · 30/99
A*Men Eau de Toilette has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. A*Men Eau de Toilette brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer A*Men Eau de Toilette on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bombshell : 1 spray A*Men Eau de Toilette
Related fragrances and why
- Freeze by Riiffs — Both include peony.
- Oud Voyager by Tom FordBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include peony.
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — A woody scent that complements this floral fragrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Bombshell?
Bombshell opens with Passion Fruit. The heart brings Peony. It dries down to Vanilla Orchid.
How long does Bombshell last, and how strong is it?
Bombshell by Victoria's Secret has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Bombshell?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits casual and date.
What layers well with Bombshell?
Freeze by Riiffs is its strongest match (96% compatibility). Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony. Apply Bombshell first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Freeze on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Bombshell : 2 sprays Freeze.
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