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Love Eau de Parfum bottle Love EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2017 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Chic Velvet Pink Secret Eau de Parfum bottle Chic Velvet Pink Secret EDP
Our Verdict

While incredibly similar on paper, Love and Chic Velvet Pink Secret diverge in their overall impact. Love is a clean, cotton-flower focused scent that can be divisive, with some finding it overly synthetic. Chic Velvet Pink Secret emphasizes a creamy, fresh experience, especially suited for warmer weather. The initial blast of juniper in Chic Velvet Pink Secret is more pronounced, but it mellows into a softer, more approachable dry down compared to Love's potentially sharp profile. If you dislike synthetic smells, Chic Velvet Pink Secret may be a better choice.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Love if...
  • You prefer a cleaner, more cotton-flower focused fragrance.
  • You enjoy polarizing scents that spark conversation.
  • You want a fragrance that smells like a 'boyfriend tee'.
  • You like powdery perfumes.
Choose Chic Velvet Pink Secret if...
  • You want a fresher, creamier scent for summer.
  • You prefer a more subtle, less synthetic aroma.
  • You want a safe blind buy.
  • You want a perfume that smells like warm days.
Our Verdict - Love EDP
Victoria's Secret Love is a polarizing creature. Some say it's a soft, clean dream, a 'boyfriend tee' in liquid form. Others find it a headache-inducing chemical mess. It's the kind of scent that has its devoted fans and its fervent detractors, so you'll have to sniff it for yourself.
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Our Verdict - Chic Velvet Pink Secret EDP
This one's a fresh, creamy delight, perfect for summer. Don't be put off by the initial juniper blast - give it a little time to settle and you'll be rewarded with a clean, subtly sexy aroma that's built for warm days.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Love EDP
Chic Velvet Pink Secret EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Juniper 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Apricot 55% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Cotton Flower 100% vs 100%

Accords

Love Chic Velvet Pink Secret
100%
Floral
100%
99%
Powdery
85%
81%
Fruity
80%
64%
Aromatic
80%
57%
Fresh Spicy
70%
50%
Woody
60%
50%
Sweet
50%
47%
Lactonic
45%
Fresh
45%
Floral shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
99%
85%
Fruity shared
81%
80%
Aromatic shared
64%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
70%
Woody shared
50%
60%
Sweet shared
50%
50%
Lactonic shared
47%
45%
45%

Performance

Love Chic Velvet Pink Secret
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Love

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its soft and clean character, with moderate longevity and sillage, makes it perfect for office and casual wear as many reviewers suggest. While it's generally considered inoffensive, some find it too casual for formal events and not invigorating enough for sport.

Chic Velvet Pink Secret

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean character makes it highly suitable for casual wear and even sport, offering a light, invigorating feel. While the "creamy and sexy" element from reviews hints at date potential, its overall freshness keeps it fairly versatile for office settings too, though probably not for formal events given its playful lightness.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, powdery, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Love EDP
Chic Velvet Pink Secret EDP
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