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These Are Officially the 13 Best Victoria’s Secret Fragrances
These Are Officially the 10 Best Victoria's Secret Fragrances
Most will associate Victoria’s Secret with underwear or cute pajamas, but they also have a huge presence when it comes to fragrance. Fun fact: Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Eau de parfum is actually the best-selling fragrance in America—wow, right?
But beyond Bombshell there’s a stack of amazing scents: some sweet, some floral, some guaranteed to get you compliments from strangers (the highest beauty honor there is). So whether you’re hoping to explore the range or choose a new signature, we’ve compiled all the Victoria’s Secret biggest hits below for your shopping pleasure.
Best Overall: Victoria's Secret Bombshell
Victoria’s Secret Bombshell 1.7oz Eau de Parfum
Bombshell is the top-selling Victoria’s Secret scent, and for good reason. The fruity-floral is a blend of citrus, Brazilian purple passion fruit, Madagascan vanilla orchid, and Italian pine, resulting in a bright, confident, sunshine-y fragrance.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: Purple passion fruit, Shangri-La peony, vanilla orchid
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Single serve and carafe brewing
Adjustable water reservoir
Easy to use and set up
Warms coffee for several hours
Cons:
Requires regular cleaning
Settings aren’t the most customizable
Best Fresh Gourmand: Victoria's Secret Tease
A true gourmand fragrance, Tease is sweet, delicious, and decidedly feminine. Warm vanilla and fresh white flowers are at the forefront, while juicy pear keeps it somewhat fresh. Playful and intriguing, Tease is amazing on warm summer nights, first dates, or whenever you want to turn heads.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: White gardenia, anjou pear, and black vanilla
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Sweet
Great for summer
Cons:
Some may prefer a more intense scent
Best Everyday: Victoria's Secret Love
Interestingly, Victoria’s Secret Love is inspired by the warm, comforting smell of your partner’s t-shirt. Categorically it’s fresh, but the fusion of apricot, woods, musk, and juniper give it a soft, warm, skin-like quality that’s romantic and puts you at ease. It’s softer than other blockbuster VS scents as well, so great if you like something pared back.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: Juniper, apricot
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Comforting
Fresh
Subtle
Cons:
Some may prefer a more intense scent
Best Sweet: Victoria's Secret Heavenly
Heavenly is one of the original Victoria’s Secret scents and pays tribute to the original angel (think Candice, Adriana, Alessandro, and the like). Warm, sensual, and radiant, it’s almost like bottled confidence. With notes of sweet vanilla, heady sandalwood, creamy musk, and a touch of peony, Heavenly is sophisticated and glamorous.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: Sandalwood, vanilla, white peony
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Sophisticated
Available in travel-friendly rollerball
Cons:
Reviewers note it can smell like alcohol
Best Fruity: Victoria's Secret Very Sexy
Like a sequined mini dress or slick of bright red lipstick, Very Sexy is confident and bold. The concentrated juice champions big notes like ripe clementine and sweet berries initially, while warm woods develop on the skin over time. Provocative and rich, it’s a sophisticated scent that commands attention.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: Vanilla orchid, clementine, wild blackberry
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Rich and bold
Not too sweet
Cons:
Scent may not last long
Best Gourmand: Victoria’s Secret Tease Crème Cloud
Think of Tease Crème Cloud as the dreamy sister to the original Tease. The airy gourmand scent is sweet and playful, characterized by yummy whipped vanilla meringue, santal flower, amber, and creamy musk. Just like dessert!
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: Vanilla meringue, santal flower, amber, musk
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Light
Sweet
Cons:
Scent may not last long
Best Woody Floral: Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Passion
Bombshell Passion is like an explosive bouquet of peony, rose, and cassis. Juicy and bold, it’s certainly not a wallflower fragrance, but rather a head-turner sure to enter the room before you do. It’s definitely floral, but a base of woods and musk give it some depth.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: Sparkling cassis, queen peony, fuchsia rose
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Floral
Rich and bold
Cons:
Bottle can leak
Best Fruity Floral: Victoria's Secret Bombshell Intense
Bombshell Intense is like the olfactive interpretation of the color red. Sweet cherry, red peony, and creamy vanilla come together to form a chypre fruity floral that’s bold and delicious. The fiery red bottle is a fun touch, as well.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: Cherry, peony, vanilla
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Comes in various sizes
Rich and bold
Cons:
Scent may not last long
Best Bold Scent: Victoria's Secret Bombshell Seduction
Of all the Bombshell scents, Seduction is the most intimate. Inspired by the idea of the signature VS satin ribbon on bare skin, Seduction is warm, airy, and slightly intoxicating. As far as notes, white peony, French sage, and velvety musk are the standouts.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: White peony, French sage
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Comes in various sizes
Rich and bold
Cons:
Scent may not last long
Best Citrus: Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Sea
If blue, aquatic scents are your jam, you’ll love Very Sexy Sea. With notes of Italian bergamot and neroli, it’s citrusy and fresh, just like the Amalfi coast. Think of it as a seaside vacation in fragrance form.
Type: Eau de parfum
Top Notes: Bergamot, neroli, cedarwood
Size: 3.4 ounces
Pros:
Great for summer
Fresh
Cons:
Scent may not last long
What to Look For in Fragrances
Fragrance Type
Fragrance is a personal choice, and you might find you prefer different fragrances for different occasions. Consider where and when you plan to wear fragrance. If you’re looking for an everyday scent, something fresh and bright may be best. Sultry or musky scents may be a special option for a date or night out.
Intensity
Strong scents with intense notes usually work well for date nights and parties. But for every day, especially if you work in close proximity to other people, you might want to choose a subtle scent.
Packaging
Most fragrance comes in a spray bottle, but consider other types of packaging as well. Rollerball or solid fragrances are easier to travel with or keep in your bag for touch-ups. The aesthetics of your perfume packaging may also be worth considering if you like to display your bottles on a shelf or vanity.
Victoria Secrets FAQ
Fragrance is personal and differs for everyone, but we chose Bombshell as the best fragrance in Victoria’s Secret’s line. It’s a romantic scent that has fruity-floral notes of passionfruit and orchid. Bombshell also happens to be one of the top-selling scents.
Victoria’s Secret has an expansive line of scents, including the best-selling Bombshell, which is fruity and sweet. The brand also has flowery, fresh, sophisticated, and gourmand scents. Some scents are mild while others are more intense.
Some of Victoria’s Secret perfumes are long-lasting while others are not. There are a few fragrances from the brand that reviewers say are not very long-lasting. Take longevity into consideration when choosing your scent, and keep in mind body sprays tend to be less long-wearing than eau de toilettes.