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Bombshell

2010Men

fruity up front, then sweet, settling into fresh.

Bombshell by Victoria's Secret is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Bombshell was launched in 2010. Bombshell was created by Adriana Medina-Baez and Mark Knitowski. Top notes are Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tangerine and Big Strawberry; middle notes are Peony, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Musk,…

fruity sweet fresh citrus

Noses: Adriana Medina-Baez · Mark Knitowski

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tangerine, Big Strawberry
Heart· 2–4h
Peony, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Woody Notes, Oakmoss

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

87%

76%

68%

58%

48%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Summer46%Spring37%Fall10%Winter8%Day78%Night22%Wears female87%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Victoria's Secret picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Bombshell smell like?

fruity up front, then sweet, settling into fresh. Dominant accords: fruity, sweet, fresh.

What notes are in Bombshell?

Top: Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tangerine, Big Strawberry. Heart: Peony, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Musk, Woody Notes, Oakmoss.

How long does Bombshell last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Bombshell loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Bombshell best for?

Summer is the top pick (46%). Spring is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Bombshell?

Day wear leads at 78%. Night is a secondary pick at 22%.

Is Bombshell for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 87% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Bombshell?

Composed by Adriana Medina-Baez and Mark Knitowski. Released in 2010.