Is Athoor Al Alam Malikat al Sahra a dupe of Victoria's Secret Bombshell Intense?
Bombshell Intense EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Malikat al Sahra EDP
While both share cherry and vanilla notes, Bombshell Intense disappoints those seeking a powerful, long-lasting scent. It's a lighter, more floral-leaning fragrance with subtle sweetness. Malikat al Sahra, however, delivers a potent cherry bomb experience from beginning to end. The key difference lies in intensity and focus: Bombshell Intense is a more delicate floral-cherry, while Malikat al Sahra is an unapologetically bold and sweet cherry dessert. If you want subtle and fleeting, go Bombshell. If you want loud and proud, Malikat is your queen.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a lighter, more floral-focused cherry scent.
- You want something suitable for daytime wear.
- You dislike overly sweet or gourmand fragrances.
- You enjoy subtle, skin-close scents.
- You crave a strong, long-lasting cherry fragrance.
- You love gourmand scents and sweet treats.
- You want a fragrance that makes a statement.
- You enjoy bold and unapologetic perfumes.
- You want maximum cherry impact.
Divisive and deceptive, Bombshell Intense struggles to live up to its name. Many expect a rich cherry-vanilla bomb, but are met with a lighter, often too-subtle floral sweetness, leading to quite mixed reviews.
Athoor Al Alam's Malikat al Sahra is a straight-up cherry bomb from start to finish, a bold sweet treat that unapologetically announces its presence. If you're after a sophisticated fruit dessert, this is your jam.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its generally light performance and fresh-sweet profile make it suitable for casual wear and less formal dates. However, the lack of longevity and sillage mean it's not ideal for formal events where projection is often desired, and it's too sweet for intense sport.
Seasons
Community season votes for Victoria's Secret Bombshell Intense, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent sweetness and strong sillage make it a bit much for a formal office setting, but it's an absolute winner for dates or casual nights out where you want to make an impression. The gourmand cherry-vanilla profile also leans more towards playful social events rather than serious business.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Cherry, Peony, Vanilla
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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International (4)
Import charges may apply
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