Is Paris Corner Taskeen Marina a dupe of Victoria's Secret Bombshell?

Taskeen Marina EDP

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Bombshell Eau de Parfum bottle Bombshell EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2010 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Taskeen Marina Eau de Parfum bottle Taskeen Marina EDP
£62.81 from
50ml at Notino
Best value £0.76/ml (100ml)
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£17.90 from
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bombshell EDP
Bombshell is a divisive crowd-pleaser that's either a vibrant, confident stunner or a synthetic, dated mess. It's an undisputed fruity-floral icon that takes you straight back to the 2010s, for better or worse.
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Our Verdict - Taskeen Marina EDP
This citrus and fresh-fruity fragrance is a hit for summer holidays, praised for its invigorating brightness. However, some find it a bit too light and 'shampoo-like', lacking depth or warmth.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Bombshell EDP A Taskeen Marina EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bombshell EDP
Taskeen Marina EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Only in Bombshell
Peony 27% Orchid 19% Red Fruits 19% Jasmine 18%
Only in Bombshell
Musk 37% Woody Notes 32% Oakmoss 30%
Only in Taskeen Marina
Blackcurrant 100%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Bombshell Taskeen Marina
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bombshell

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and fruity nature makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings (with a light hand), and even sport, as many find it refreshing. However, its youthful and less sophisticated profile makes it less suitable for formal events.

Taskeen Marina

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, light, and clean profile makes it perfect for casual wear, holidays, and even post-workout. While inoffensive enough for the office, its energetic brightness might not suit formal events, and reviews suggest it's more of a short-lived pleasure.

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.

Overall scent match
24%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Lily of the Valley, Grapefruit

Key Differences

Adds blackcurrant, drops jasmine and musk

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Bombshell EDP
Taskeen Marina EDP
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