Best Men's Colognes

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12 Best Smelling Avon Perfumes for Her

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Avon has released a seemingly untold number of fragrances for both men and women over the years. Today, we are going to focus on those for the ladies, and try to narrow the list down. One of the big problems is that, many scents get discontinued, and some get changed from how they originally were. It happens.

Nonetheless, I have still gone through and selected, twelve of what could be considered the best of the bunch. Obviously, I can’t hit them all (there are hundreds in the back catalog), but this definitely provides a great starting point.

Note: the numbers aren’t an indication of ranking, more just to keep track of these perfumes.

What are the Top Avon Fragrances?

Best Seller

1. Avon Far Away Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.7 Fluid Ounce– Far Away has been popular for decades now and as such has probably undergone at least some reformulations.

Nevertheless, it is a floral perfume with sweet peach and vanilla, plus some underlying warm amber and sandalwood.

It settles into something that is quite warm, with plenty of jasmine and freesia, doing their thing in the heart of the fragrance.

Up top, you get a creamy vanilla and coconut blend, which really comes into its own later on. With the array of floral notes, taking on a supporting role.

Spicy Warm Floral Scent

2. Avon Rare Pearls Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 Fl. Oz.– Rare Pearls is a spicy and honeyed floral fragrance with a great plum opening, a lot of magnolia, and that thick sweet honey note. The top of the perfume has a pretty intense pepper note, but that calms down a lot, as it wears on.

This one is more of a mature perfume, with a classic composition, and musky undertones during the dry down.

It smooth and woody, at the base, with that familiar plum aroma floating around during the wear. Very warm and interesting floral.

The magnolia and honey notes, end up, sitting on top of a base of sandalwood and rosewood. The musk, in the end, is rather soft and supports the sweetened magnolia top.

Top Overall Pick

3. Today for Her Eau De Parfum Spray– A very floral fragrance that is dominated by freesia and tuberose, with flanker notes of cactus (yep) and orange blossom.

Quite a fresh and feminine wear with a hint of musk to bring it all together. A white floral bouquet with solid sillage and overall performance.

A nice little daytime wear, for the price, that has a lot of energy and a very attractive smell. Today for Her is definitely a great value buy, particularly for those who enjoy the scent of freesia or tuberose.

The opening act with the orange blossom, is the most interesting part of the wear, but the entire floral arrangement in here is a joyous experience. This is a very good daily wear, for those who want a floral perfume, that’s not overly ‘green’ or garden-like.

Top Winter Fragrance

4. Avon Imari Seduction Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 Fl. Oz.– Imari Seduction features an opening with juicy berries and tart plum. It’s a nice mix of sweet fruit notes, that are joined by rose and orchid.

As it dries down, the floral notes do come out more, but the plum remains a highlight.

Vanilla, amber, and musk sit at the base to provide a light sweetness and more of a solid profile. It does everything well and is a very pretty fragrance from Avon.

Imari Seduction is a nice change of pace from the bright and happy floral perfumes, with something that is dark and still sweet enough to be very pleasant. The plum and amber together, is a winning combination, giving a sweet smokiness, along with the vanilla.

Classic Avon Fragrance

5. Avon Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum Spray 1.7 oz.- This one still deserves a mention, even if it has gone away from its original reformulation with a stronger plum and gardenia note. Nowadays, it opens with a citrus blast to go along with, the plum.

It still features white floral notes with sandalwood and musk underneath. The jasmine really stands out now, as the dominant floral.

So, a citrus/plum mix with jasmine (hints of other florals) and that warm base.

Floral Fruity Perfume

6.Avon Rare Gold Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 oz FOR WOMEN– Rare Gold is another floral scent, but with peach and ylang ylang, to separate it from the others on the list. Yes, jasmine and lily of the valley, round out the bouquet but tuberose and that ylang ylang really lead the way.

Rare Gold is more of a fruit/floral mix, with an amber dry down, punctuated with vanilla sweetness. The peach note is really the key to this fragrance, which livens up the whole composition, to make it go beyond just being another white floral fragrance.

Very nice performance and pretty strong sillage, when compared with others from Avon.

Rare Gold has a bright and sunny feel, a great way to get a floral burst, without having to go fully into a full floral perfume. With a light woodiness, to provide some more substance.

Best Springtime Scent

7. Avon Haiku Eau de Parfum Spray– Kumquat and yuzu are some of the fruit notes that help to set Haiku apart, along with a fantastic and clean, lily-of-the-valley note.

Refreshingly cool, crisp, and clean Haiku is a lighter perfume with dewy and outdoorsy undertones. An understated wear, which is safe to wear to work or casually.

The Japanese inspired notes, help to take the usual floral fragrance, and create one that is distinct while being familiar. The latter stages, move away from the more citrus/green start, and more towards the floral end of things. Plus, a woody base, headed up by sandalwood.

In the end, you get a light musky jasmine, peony, and lily with the subtle remnants of fruits still making their way around. Also, a bit of a powdery finish.

Great Floral Musk

8. Avon Pur Blanca Eau De Toilette En Vaporisateur 50ml – 1.7oz– A super simple and clean wear with freesia, musk, and some peony thrown in. Pur Blanca is purely light and one that is easy to grab and wear on a warmer day. This is a fragrance that you can definitely double up the sprays on.

Each of the floral notes seems to have its own time period to shine and it kind of rotates between them. There is also some musk, in the mix, but it is very light a doesn’t distract from the flowers. Pur Blanca is a very casual type of ladies perfume.

Great Far Away Flanker

9. Avon Far Away Infinity Eau de Parfum Spray 1.7 Fl Oz– Far Away Infinity utilizes the Far Away name to great effect. You get the same jasmine note with some sweetness and creaminess.

The bergamot citrus at the top, when blended with the floral notes and sandalwood feels somewhat tropical. However, you also get that creaminess provided by vanilla, sandalwood, and the white florals.

It’s not too thick or heavy of a creaminess/sweetness. In fact, it actually does have a fairly fresh aroma and powder in the dry down. Fine to wear anytime outside of the heart of summer.

Light and Simple

10. Free O2 for Her– Free O2 is another very nice Avon fragrance, that I’ve come across recently. It is a clean, fresh, and airy fragrance led by peach tea and honeysuckle.

As the name suggests, it is like a breath of fresh air. Though, it dose have a cool and semi-aquatic sort of aroma for much of the wear. The peach tea feels iced and watery, with a wonderful musk note coming from the base. The airiness seems to be supplied by the honeysuckle itself. That note isn’t too prevalent to my nose.

Subtle and sweet. Free O2 is an outstanding option for when you want to be more low key.

A New Haiku

Haiku Reflection by Avon– The original Haiku has more of a dewy feeling, while this is closer to a pure aquatic. A touch of saltiness, but never fully oceanic. But, the opening with the light pear and the radiant water accord really set the tone here.

Light and a very fresh start. The middle is an acacia, freesia, and some other floral notes in the water and a somewhat greenish aroma. Again, the original is about that more so. This is like a blue-green blend.

The dry down has a woodier essence than the opening aquatic vibe. Reflection is a ‘clean’ or step out of the shower sort of perfume. Not going to be for everyone, but a great value play for under $20.

Eclipse

Imari Eclipse by Avon– A second entry from the Imari line. The opening goes strong with the pear and bergamot notes. Bergamot seems to have the upper hand for a time, before it flips.

But, it’s not just a sweet and fruity perfume, in its totality. You’re also greeted by a pink pepper spice, tuberose, orange blossom, and the ever-present patchouli note. It’s a nice mix of different styles, just blended well.

The fruitiness, floral notes, woods, and spice. The latter stages will be about sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, and the floral accord (mainly that tuberose, hanging around). The performance is good and I like the way that Imari Eclipse presents something a little different, but nothing too far ‘out there’.

Ombre Leather by Tom Ford

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I received in the mail a sample card from Tom Ford with a pull down tab of the new unisex scent, Ombre Leather, inside. I sniffed the card and really enjoyed the fragrance that I was smelling.

So, I headed to the mall to get me some actual sprays onto my skin for a review. Then, tried it once more a few days later. (note: I’ve updated this page since the initial post)

With that in mind, I have gathered my thoughts on this 2018 release, and type them up in this post. As usual, I will cover: what’s inside, what it smells like, when it should be worn, and whether or not I think it is worth a purchase.

What does Ombre Leather Smell Like?

Notes include: leather, moss, jasmine, amber, patchouli and cardamom

Click here to try: Ombré Leather Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7-oz.

Okay, so, before I dive into my own review of Ombre Leather let’s see how Tom Ford describes it:

Vast. Untethered. Driven. Freedom comes from within, the desert heart of the west wrapped in leather. It moves forward, Untethered, through the still air of wide-open space. Dust on wind, skin on skin, Ombre Leathers reveals itself like a landscape in layers, where stretches of rock transform into sunrise blonde low on the horizon. 

My Full Review

Upon first smell, Ombre Leather naturally brought to mind Tom Ford’s, Tuscan Leather (without raspberry, but there does seem to be a bit of sweetness there). However, I actually feel like this 2018 Ombre Leather, smells more like Godolphin by Parfums de Marly at the start.

It took me a while to remember which Parfums de Marly, was reminding me of the Tom Ford, and had to look up the notes when I got home. Yep, they share the amber, leather, moss, and jasmine notes.

While I like Godolphin, I think that the leather note in this one is utterly fantastic.

It is a very dark sort of fragrance but not some overwhelming monstrosity with heavy spices. Ombre Leather is definitely unisex, dry, and warm; like how they describe the desert in the paragraph above.

The leather aroma smells like a high end jacket fresh off the rack, intense, and you can almost feel its presence in the room. It’s all super supple and smooth.

It does have spice early on. Cardamom and saffron really come through. The cardamom is there after that initial spray, but is the quickest of the notes to begin to fade.

The amber here is honestly not that intense, it kind of lurks in the background, but never really jumped out at me during the wear. Not that it isn’t totally present throughout. It does provide nice support, however.

What I do get during the dry down, is that familiar jasmine aroma, which lightens and adds a floral sweetness to the composition and allows Ombre Leather to become more unisex.

Geeeeezz, the leather and jasmine combo is really great. It’s pretty much what makes this scent for me.

This one is very well blended and can be somewhat difficult to distinguish the notes beyond just the leather at some points. There is a very nice dried outdoorsy spice in this one. Quite earthy moss, vetiver, and patchouli, which isn’t very heavy but does add some depth of character to Ombre Leather.

It does seem to be more vetiver at times, but I’ve seen both it and moss listed as notes…so who knows, how much is there of each. It’s difficult to discern.

Overall, it’s a clean and warm sort of scent, but it does have that rough/dirty side to it. The Western theme of the marketing campaign, actually does seem to fit, unlike so many other ridiculous fragrance adverts over the years.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, this one starts out strong. You won’t need more than a few sprays, because it veers into beast mode, at the beginning. It does dry down into something that is much more moderate, but by no means light. Just know, that it can be intense.

The longevity is actually very good, but there are two stages to it. The first is when it is noticeable, which is 6-8 hours of wear.

The second, as a skin scent, which will go on for about 3 more hours. Honestly, in most situations the longevity will be a-ok, for most anybody. It’s just not a 12+ hour ride of crazy loudness.

On clothes, Ombre Leather will go for days on end. Not massive projection that far into it, but you can pick up on it when you’re wearing the item of clothing.

Seasonally, autumn and winter. I don’t think it’d be truly awful in warmer weather, but it is simply great in the cold.

Does it have sex appeal? I think it does, but not everyone likes the smell of rich leather, so it’s not going to be universally beloved like a lot of the most popular fragrances.

Ombre Leather seems to perfectly straddle the line with the elements of masculinity but can still be oh so good on a woman. Wear this one with a leather jacket, or semi-formally, or with formal wear at night.

Overall Impressions of Ombre Leather

Overall, do I like Ombre Leather? Yep. Tom Ford did good with this one. I wasn’t too enthused with Noir Anthracite last year, but man, am I starting to love Ombre.

The leather is some of the best I have ever smelled in a fragrance and I enjoy the overlap it has with a scent like Goldolphin.

If you don’t like leather, then this is obviously not for you. Though, I think that this fragrance should be give a try, if you dig the leather note at all…because the one here, rocks. It takes a different tact than many other leather scents, but still remains familiar and has a nice amount of depth.

Update: Coming back to this in 2022, this might be my favorite leather scent. It’s really great and long lasting. I’ve also compared it to Ombre Leather Parfum, but I still prefer this.

The initial warmth and spice, the jasmine note, that earthy rugged desert vibe lurking underneath. The amber note…Ombre Leather is great. One of Tom Ford’s best.

Dolce Rosa Excelsa by Dolce & Gabbana

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I recently found a box of old samples that I had purchased and never got around to reviewing. Most of them were women’s perfumes, including this 2016 entry from Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce Rosa Excelsa. By now, it’s probably not getting much attention, but I figured that I’d give it a go anyhow. How does it smell? Perform? When should it be worn? Is it worth a try?

What does Rosa Excelsa Smell Like?

Notes include: rose, Turkish rose, neroli, musk, water lily, sandalwood, papaya flower, cashmere wood

Click here to try: Dolce Rosa Excelsa

My Full Review

Upon first spraying I can pick up the rose, lily, and musk right away. The lily is fairly strong at first, when compared to the other notes in the composition. Beyond that, there is a very faint neroli, that doesn’t seem to stick around for all that long.

Rosa Excelsa is a light rose blend, with a definite watery quality provided by the lily, which I actually enjoy a fair bit.

There is neroli here to. On my skin, it is mostly relegated to the opening and the transition into a soapier sort of scent. During the dry down, it’s pretty much gone. It does provide a nice citrus touch and some sweetness.

As it moves along, this begins to take on more of a soapy rose aroma. The musk and wood notes, peak through more so than they had been and Rosa Excelsa, feels cleaner and a tad crisp. It has a very light spice and a hint of creaminess for a time.

The only real changes to my nose for the rest of the wear are the increased musk, a bit more wood, and less floral notes outside of the roses. The watery aroma of the lily and musk combo hangs around, just less pronounced.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage of this perfume is light and it hovers close to the skin, for the entirety of the wear. Very sheer. I can spray it multiple times, in the same spot, and it isn’t going fill up a room or venture far.

If you don’t want a powerhouse, this can be a plus. The projection ability just isn’t there, nor does it really need to be with this D&G scent.

The longevity is okay, not even good. It lasted in the 5-6 hour range, on my skin. The latter half of which, is when this is quite a musky mix with those light woods in the background.

It sort of reminds me of Lovely by SJP, with a stronger rose presence and not as heavy of a musk note. Not a bold scent, not sillage bomb, and not one that’s going to last and last. Pretty mediocre to standard across the board.

Seasonally, it strikes me as a warmer weather wear. More springtime, than summer. Although, it could be worn during the colder months, as it really doesn’t project itself all that much.

That light lily and rose blend just fits so much better when the sun is shining and there is some warmth to the air.

It is somewhat versatile, in that it can be a casual daily wear or office type of scent. Rosa Excelsa is very low key and isn’t prone to be offensive, for the most part.

Not really a sexy kind of perfume, somewhat pretty, but mostly just pleasant. It wouldn’t be the fragrance that you’d likely be reaching for, going out to the bars or even going on a date.

Overall Impressions of Dolce Rosa Excelsa

Do I like this perfume? Eh, it’s not bad. However, it also doesn’t grab my attention. I feel like I’ve smelled this before with so many other perfumes and it doesn’t break any new ground. The rose is decent, but by no means amazing.

I do like the water lily note and musky dry down period. Those were the highlights, but not enough for a full endorsement…outside of getting a really cheap bottle.

The main drags are the performance and the overall smell. The former is subpar and the latter is pretty middle of the road. Definitely not one of Dolce & Gabbana’s best fragrances, though, not atrocious either.

It’s got a good bit of sweetness, a somewhat uplifting aroma, and a real simplicity to the composition. On the whole, it’s forgettable. Though, I certainly do not hate the way that it smells.

Eternity for Men by Calvin Klein

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Calvin Klein has a long history in the fragrance market, dating back to the 1980s. The most amazing part of this fact, is that, many of the scents are still best sellers every year, despite the fact they have been around for so long.

One of the colognes, is Eternity for Men, which debuted way back in 1990 and is still going strong. It has been a while since I’d smelled this fragrance, so, I ordered a sample vial to refresh my memory and decided to write a review.

Also see: The Best Calvin Klein Colognes for Men

What does Eternity for Men Smell Like?

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Notes include: lavender, mandarin, basil, jasmine, sage, sandalwood, amber, rosewood, vetiver, geranium

Click here to try: Eternity for Men

My Full Wear Review

What I’ve always appreciated about Eternity is how simple of a scent it is. Not necessarily, in its complexity of notes but more of its consistency and how you know exactly what you’re getting out of it.

There are many colognes out there with severe performance issues or will take on completely different vibes in different environments but this Calvin Klein fragrance always seems consistent.

It’s opening is very clean and crisp. The lavender note is what I detect throughout and helps to give it an almost soapy quality to it, similar to the lavender in a body wash like, Axe Night.

However, those two scent wholly diverge after that, Eternity has a citrus quality to it from the mandarin and lemon notes, which is complemented by an accord of greens.

The notes that are the strongest or most detectable in Eternity for Men are the lavender, sandalwood, and vetiver. It’s a very smooth and calming type of scent which I would describe as masculine without become too dark and heavy.

Again, the citric and floral notes help to lighten this cologne up a bit and make it more appealing.

There is also the herbal spice contingent, lead by sage, which is most noticeable to my nose after the initial wave of the opening few minutes. It of course, gets subsumed somewhat by the soapy aroma, but it is there in varying strengths throughout.

The drydown period is where I think that Eternity really starts to come into its own, as a fragrance. The woody notes, herbal spice, and other earth ingredients play around in the background quite well.

The rosewood and sandalwood combination is great, with the latter being dominant in the composition. It all comes together as green, clean, with the citrus top notes still powering through, this late in the game.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Its projection is good to very good on my skin. I can certainly detect it and so can those around me but not in an overwhelming or offensive way. Is it long-lasting? It’s moderate in that regard.

Not one that I will smell like 10 hours later or anything like that but neither is it a fragrance which will disappear in 2-3 hours. I have gotten 5-7 hours usually out of it depending on the day, environment, what I’m doing, etc.

I’m sure the performance has probably changed over the years, since that is pretty standard with reformulations, and the like. Even if that’s the case, Eternity for Men still holds up well, where so many others have faltered.

Seasonally, it has always struck me as a springtime sort of scent, or during the early days of autumn, before it really gets chilly. Of course, it can go year round if need be, but that’s the impression it gives off in my mind.

It can be worn casually or a daily office wear. It’s clean enough to be at least semi-formal, but doesn’t have that high end quality, really. It is attractive, has a bit of sexiness, but isn’t a scent that will knock anyone’s socks off. Eternity is appreciated well, overall.

It kind of does skew younger in its use case, but doesn’t have a teenager vibe. Older men can wear this, if they are inclined.

Overall Impressions of Eternity for Men

Overall, this is a very attractive scent. Women seem to like it and it is versatile enough to wear on pretty much any occasion. It is not a cologne which is wholly unique and will make you stand out but it is really nice for what it is.

Eternity is a relatively safe and inexpensive choice as a daily wear, with solid performance and attractiveness. I wouldn’t be opposed to having a small bottle around again for myself on those days where I just want something simple.

Eternity for Men holds up well, even after the passing of decades. It’s a modern classic and one that should continue to have fans for the long haul.

It’s not a world changing scent, but one for guys in their late teens to late twenties (and perhaps beyond) to wear when they need a basic and safe cologne. I have begun to really like Eternity Aqua over this one and spray it on during the summer. So, that’s another option.

11 Best Smelling Victoria’s Secret Perfumes

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Victoria’s Secret is an enormous name in women’s lingerie, fashion, and even fragrances. I’m pretty sure that every woman, who I have ever known, has owned some sort of product from this store. It is that deeply ingrained in the culture.

While I have already covered plenty of the top fragrances for women by age group, type, and designer, I haven’t yet tackled the Victoria’s Secret line of best selling perfumes, body mists, and lotions.

I want to use this post in order to cover the best of the insanely large selection of current and past scents. So, it’s a mix here. In the end, I chose 11 ladies fragrances from VS eau de parfum line, which all bring something different to the table, are popular, and of course smell awesome.  Also see: Best Bond No. 9 Perfumes

What are the Top Smelling Victoria’s Secret Perfumes? 

So, I am going to cover the best VS eau de parfum fragrances for ladies. Of course, some of the EDP’s are also available in body mist sprayers, as well.

Orchid Explosion

Very Sexy Orchid– Orchid is one of the newer Very Sexy flanker fragrances, which there have been a ton of over the years. It actually kind of smells like one of the older ones. Though, I can exactly remember which.

Anyway, the purple coloration fits with this one. Orchid starts off with a juicy black currant note, which isn’t too sharp surprisingly, but the juiciness is definitely there. It’s paired with some light citrus.

The next phase is the floral ingredients. The namesake orchid and some powdery iris. The orchid seems stronger at first, but the iris note comes through more during the dry down.

Patchouli is the glue which holds Orchid together. Adds that woodsy, earthy, spicy, and gourmand qualities to this fragrance. The perfume is warm, dries down woody, with some powder. Less of the fruitiness at the end.

 

 

 

 

Bare Feeling

Bare by Victoria’s Secret– Bare is a newer release from the brand, debuting in 2022. It’s also a rather simple formula, but one which is absolutely worth checking out.

A powdery and slightly creamy woody perfume. Sandalwood and violet are major players. More of the wood, than a deep purply violet flower. The top has a sparkling citrus which adds some sweetness into the mix.

Warm and clean, not a heavy fragrance at all. It’s not listed, but this does have a vanilla-like finish to the aroma. But again, one that is mostly all about that sandalwood note.

Bare is a good choice for those who want a simple daily wear, that can fit in a wide variety of situations, and isn’t stuck being worn in any one season. 

 

Awesome Apricot

Victoria’s Secret Love Gift Set 1 Oz Perfume & 8.4 Fl Oz Fragrance Mist– Love EDP is a simple, but rather unique blend.  One of the notes is quote, ‘boyfriend t-shirt’, which is pretty much a cotton flower base note.

However, the real star of the show is the apricot note, along with a subtle juniper top. The fragrance is fairly light with a great powdery finish. This is a clean and simple scent, that is at times creamy and full of that delightful apricot aroma.

Great Daily Wear Scent

Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.7 Ounce– The name definitely fits in this case, as Very Sexy is a fresh and seductive scent, perfect to wear on dates or an evening out. It is a light and fragrant perfume with interesting bits of pepper and cappuccino.

I know, it sounds weird, but this one totally works. However, it starts off with blackberry and clementine, joined by the vanilla and cappuccino notes.

When Very Sexy dries down, it becomes more musky and that pepper note really starts to shine. I think this one is or has been discontinued recently in the mist, but the EDP is still available. So, pick up a bottle online elsewhere, and stock up if you like it.

Also, this one tends to get changed up every few years. The notes in the composition have their strengths changed a bit or new notes can be added.  Notes include: clementine, cactus flowers, vanilla orchid, blackberry, white amber and pimento

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Most Popular Victoria’s Secret Perfume

Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– This one is an absolute treat and more of a fruity blend than the floral notes of Very Sexy, though it has plenty of those as well.

Not only is this a beautiful fragrance but one which is also versatile enough to wear on any occasion and always turn heads.

Bombshell has a strong sillage and features plenty of grapefruit and passion fruit, to go along with a powerful peony, for the floral aspect.

At times, the strawberry note takes over, and provides a different type of juiciness versus the citrus notes that dominate the opening. Is this a sexy scent? Yes, but probably not in the way that the name would indicate.

It’s super attractive, but one might expect an in your face and dominate sort of perfume, but Bombshell doesn’t behave like that at all. Regardless, it smells great. Really a clean everyday kind of wear.  Notes include: Vanilla Orchid, Sandalwood, Shangri-La Yellow Peony, Watery Jasmine, And Purple Passion

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Vanilla Dream Angel

Victoria’s Secret Victoria Secret Dream Angel Eau De Parfum 3.4 Fl. Oz– I’m pretty sure there used to be another VS fragrance called Dream Angel, but this is the 2019 update, either way.

Dream Angel starts with its ‘rainbow’ accord which is a blend of raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, and woods. This is all sitting in a sea of ambroxan with jasmine petals floating in it.

The berries do show up early on, but the vanilla and jasmine will take over. The berries have a bit of sourness to them.

Dream Angel isn’t a heavy perfume. It has more of a light and airy vibe to it. The scent works well from autumn through spring, since it isn’t too ‘thick’. But, you may want to use something else during the summer months. 

Top Balanced Floral Fragrance

Victoria ‘s Secret Heavenly Perfume 3.4 oz– This fragrance is light, warm, and elegant. Dream Angels Heavenly is a great perfume for everyday wear for women of all ages, who want a fragrance with a powdery scent, lined with vanilla and floral notes.

Cardamom spice and musk liven up the perfume and give Heavenly, a bit more of a unique profile than some of the rest of the entries on the list.

This is another one which has a few different formulations, some get heavier on the musk note, or ratchet up the sweetness with something like vanilla. All of them seem to have the warm and lightly spicy profile, however.   Notes include: quince, cardamom, ivy, mandarin, lotus

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Awesome Autumn/Winter Scent

VICTORIA’S SECRET NIGHT by Victoria’s Secret EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 3.4 OZ– This entry is a darker, more mysterious, and sultry fragrance than the other ones mentioned so far. encapsulated in deep black bottle, Night combines the warmth of fruit and the rich texture of woodsy ingredients.

It is now known as Very Sexy Night, as it was discontinued for a long time and then brought back. As of this update, it is available again from their website.

The plum note is great here, when paired with the apple, it is both tart and sweet with a crisp watery essence. Later on, it dries down with musk, amber, and wood to give it more depth and character.

This one was popular for a long while and actually does bring a different experience from many other VS perfumes and body mists.  Notes include: plum, woods, apple.

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Top Gourmand Victoria’s Secret Fragrance

Victoria’s Secret Wicked Eau de Parfum Perfume 3.4 oz– A sweet gourmand fragrance that brings together caramel, vanilla, and some chocolately undertones. Wicked is darkly sweet with freesia, providing the floral note in the composition.

This is a simple sort of perfume, for those who want a candy-like fragrance, for certain days. It has a slight spice at first, before settling into that smooth vanilla. It’s more sugary toward the start, but can have a slight powdery element, when it dries down.

 

 

Best VS Scent for Teenagers

Victorias Secret Love Spell Lotion and Mist Set– Cherry blossom with peach and a bit of crisp apple. Love Spell starts off with plenty of fruit notes, but are joined and balanced out by a lovely group of floral notes, like jasmine and lilac.

However, Love Spell stays mostly toward that delicious peach aroma.

This one has been popular and a best seller forever, especially among the high school and college set. I think that was more so in the last decade, but it still sells, go I guess a newer generation picked it up also.

It’s a fairly ‘girly’ sort of mist. If you cannot find it or want alternatives, here’s a list of fragrances that smell like Love Spell.

A More Mature Bombshell

Bombshell Passion EDP– Bombshell Passion is a newer addition to the list. It really is one of the best flankers of the original that has been released. It keeps the peony of the original, but adds a rose and cassis note.

The rose takes the show in this perfume. Passion opens up sweet, fresh, and a bit sharp. It’s a berry aroma from the cassis, adding the sweetness to the mix. The cassis seems pretty strong early on in the wear, but the rose will come to dominate.

Much less of a fruity fragrance than the original Bombshell. This is a sweet and well blended rose concoction with a fresh dewy undertone. Passion isn’t one of Victoria’s Secret’s perfumes that is strictly for teenagers. In fact, it has a mature kind of vibe without being stale or boring.