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The 15 Best Victoria's Secret Perfumes of 2024

From Bombshell to Very Sexy, these Victoria's Secret perfumes are not only bestsellers, they smell amazing.

Collage of Victoria Secret perfumes we recommend on a blue water background

Byrdie / Sabrina Jiang

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. 

We conducted hours of research on the best Victoria's Secret fragrances, evaluating each on top notes, size, and type. Ahead, we break down what's most alluring about these top-selling fragrances, each available at accessible price points.

What We Like
  • Great daily scent

  • Generous bottle size

What to Consider
  • Scent may not last long

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

What We Like
  • Sweet

  • Great for summer

What to Consider
  • Some may prefer a more intense scent

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

What We Like
  • Comforting

  • Fresh

  • Subtle

What to Consider
  • Some may prefer a more intense scent

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

What We Like
  • Sophisticated

  • Available in travel-friendly rollerball

What to Consider
  • Reviewers note it can smell like alcohol

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

What We Like
  • Rich and bold

  • Not too sweet

What to Consider
  • Scent may not last long

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

What We Like
  • Light

  • Sweet

What to Consider
  • Scent may not last long

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

What We Like
  • Floral

  • Rich and bold

What to Consider
  • Bottle can leak

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

What We Like
  • Comes in various sizes

  • Rich and bold

What to Consider
  • Scent may not last long

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

What We Like
  • Rich and bold

  • Light

What to Consider
  • Scent may not last long

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

What We Like
  • Great for summer

  • Fresh

What to Consider
  • Scent may not last long

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

What We Like
  • Rich and bold

  • Strong scent

What to Consider
  • Not ideal for those who dislike cologne

Deep, dark, and sensual, Very Sexy Night has the same mystery and electricity of a night out in the city. It opens up with sweet apple and delicious black plum before drying down to reveal notes of rich wood and powdery musk. If you like to leave a scented trail, this is the one for you.

Type: Eau de parfum | Top Notes: Apple, plum, velvet woods | Size: 3.4 ounces

What We Like
  • Light

  • Great for summer

What to Consider
  • Scent may not last long

First Love manages to capture that ‘floating-on-a-cloud’ feeling that comes with the early stages of falling in love. A soft floral, it’s delicate and sensual, so you smell like yourself but better. Because of its lightness, it’s a great summer scent or works well for the office or whenever you might find yourself in a smaller space.

Type: Eau de parfum | Top Notes: Violet leaf, lily of the valley, sheer musk | Size: 3.4 ounces

What We Like
  • Warm

  • Available in travel-friendly rollerball

What to Consider
  • Some may prefer a more intense scent

What’s unique about Dream Angel is that the hero note is something called rainbow prism accord. A VS signature, the unique concept is that it’s supposed to capture the ‘brilliant flash of a prism’—in other words, something inspiring, radiant, and just a little magical. There are also amber crystals, jasmine, vanilla, and woods to balance it out, resulting in a warm, woody gourmand scent that’s pretty irresistible.

Type: Eau de parfum | Top Notes: Rainbow prism accord, amber crystal, jasmine, vanilla | Size: 3.4 ounces

What We Like
  • Crisp and fresh

  • Flirty scent

What to Consider
  • Not long-lasting on skin

If you're partial to floral fragrances, Bombshells in Bloom has your name on it. This flirty perfume flaunts top notes of pink freesia and water lily, with a hint of red apple that makes it all the more fresh and crisp. Just a heads up, the scent doesn't last very long on the skin. Consider spritzing it onto your clothes or hair for more staying power.

Type: Eu de parfum | Top Notes: Pink freesia, red apple, water lily | Size: 1.7–3.4 ounces

What We Like
  • Woody-floral balance

  • Soft yet sexy and intriguing

What to Consider
  • Not long-lasting

For those drawn to a more musky, unisex scent, we highly recommend Bare. This woody-floral perfume blends the warmth of sandalwood with Egyptian violet and mandarin for a refreshing hint of citrus. The result is soft, sexy, and endlessly intriguing.

Type: Eu de parfum | Top Notes: Australian sandalwood, Madagascar mandarin, Egyptian violet | Size: 1.7–3.4 ounces

Final Verdict

Scent is a very personal thing, and your preferences will definitely dictate your fragrance of choice. But team Byrdie unanimously agrees that Victoria's Secret Bombshell is pretty special. The fruity-floral is one of America’s top-selling scents, and with delicious notes like passion fruit and orchid, we can see why. Victoria's Secret Love comes in as a close second for its comforting, skin-but-better, romantic scent profile, and the fact that it's understated but still leaves a trail.

How We Researched

To compile this list, our team of editors and contributors spent hours researching the best products on the market in this category, evaluating their key features—like ingredients, shade range, or design—in addition to reviews from customers and other trusted sources. We then used this research to assign a star rating from one to five (five being the best; one being the worst) to certain products on the list.

What to Consider When Buying Victoria's Secret Fragrances

Fragrance Type

If you’re looking for an everyday scent, something fresh and bright may be best, like Victoria's Secret Tease. Sultry or musky scents may be a special option for a date or night out, such as Very Sexy Night Perfume or Victoria's Secret Bare.

Intensity

Strong scents with intense notes like Victoria's Secret Bombshell Intense 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, like Victoria's Secret Love Perfume.

Packaging

As with Victoria's Secret Bombshell, 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.

FAQ
  • Which fragrance is best in Victoria's Secret?

    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.

  • What are the scents of Victoria's Secret?

    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.

  • Are Victoria's Secret perfumes long lasting?

    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.

Why Trust Byrdie?

So for this review, Emily Algar went through every Victoria’s Secret fragrance profile, gauged internet reviews, and of course, did a little testing. Fragrance is highly personal, so Emily did her best to map out notes and categories, so you can choose one to suit your taste.

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