VIP Private Show by Britney Spears

I’ve recently reviewed a couple other Britney Spears perfumes, on the site, and this marks the third and final sample from this line out of my last batch. VIP Private Show was released as a flanker to Private Show in 2017 and is one of the latest releases from the brand. So, how does this one stack up? What does it smell like? What are the notes? How does VIP perform?

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What does VIP Private Show Smell Like?

Notes included: mango, blood orange, apple, orange blossom, magnolia, amber, musk, violet, and wood

Click here to try: VIP Private Show by Britney Spears Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml

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My Full Review

Immediately upon opening, one will notice how drastically different this is from the original Private Show. To the point, you wonder why they share the same name. That one was much more of a warm, sweet, and wintery fragrance.

Private Show VIP is a blast of fruit notes, mainly the raspberry, then blood orange, and a red apple. There is also some mango hanging around in there. I really enjoy the blood orange in here, how it plays off mainly the raspberry and mango notes.

This is mainly going to be a fruity perfume, so don’t expect too much of the other notes to be very pronounced. There is a violet that adds a very slight powdery aroma to the composition, but it never fully breaks through, at least to my nose.

If I pay very close attention, I can pick up musk and amber. Those notes mostly come through as an overall dose of warmth to the perfume.

Private Show VIP is sweet, mostly fruity but with a dash of sugar to it. However, the sweetness isn’t overwhelming, as the fruit notes have that air of juiciness to them.

It’s got a playful and flirty vibe with a tropical sensibility. This is a very linear fragrance, outside of that opening, you get mostly amber, but some violet and musk as well.

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Sillage, How Long Does it Last, Versatility

Projection wise, the sillage of VIP is actually pretty strong. It isn’t crazy heavy or anything, but it can make itself known. It’s not a weak fragrance and you get your money’s worth from it. What’s great is, that it has the ability to project well, without being a heavy/thick perfume cloud.

It will become more intimate after a few hours, with a normal sized application. Though, I always noticed it sticking around until those very back end of the wear.

The longevity is also very good for something at this price point, I got about 8 hours of use from it. On the low end, it might go 6.5. On the high end, it might just exceed that 8 hour mark.

Most of the Britney Spears’ lineup of perfumes, seem to have solid performances. There may be a few that don’t really hold up for that long, but VIP does. It’s probably among the top performers, from the brand.

Seasonally, this is another spring/summer scent from Britney, more akin to Sunset Fantasy rather than the original Private Show. It’s also a versatile fragrance, as it can be worn casually during the day, but is also attractive enough to be worn for a night on the town.

More of a bar or nightclub type of evening, but still has its uses. It can be worn by teenagers, but it isn’t really a typical ‘teeny’ scent, that can’t be worn by anyone older. For a casual sort of wear, older women could pull it off and will probably enjoy it.

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Overall Impression of Private Show VIP

Overall, do I like Private Show VIP by Britney Spears? I do. It’s another delicious smelling fruity perfume from the line, that has sort of a bubble gum like aroma. It is a pretty straightforward fragrance, but one that smells great and also has performance to boot.

It’s up there with my favorite Britney perfumes that have come out. Including, Private Show. Not the most popular for sure, but one that flies under the radar.

If you’re not a fan of fruity fragrances, especially one’s with raspberry or blood orange, than this is probably a scent to skip. For anyone else, this another fantastic value perfume for the warmer months of the year.

Nothing about this feels like it’s ‘too much’, the sweets aren’t too sweet, and the strength isn’t overwhelming. VIP Private Show is actually a unique blend with a tremendous blood orange and nice bit of mango, to really bring it home. The price is usually very inexpensive, so, it can definitely serve as a value buy.