Is Zara Orchid a dupe of Victoria's Secret Bombshell?
Bombshell EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2010 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Orchid EDP
Bombshell and Orchid share a sweet, citrusy, floral core, but diverge significantly in execution. Bombshell is a bolder, more synthetic fruity-floral, defined by its prominent passionfruit note and sharper citrus. Orchid leans into a fresher, cleaner profile, emphasizing its floral aspects with a softer, muskier dry down. If you want a fragrance that announces itself and embodies the loud, confident trends of the early 2010s, Bombshell is your pick. For a modern, understated, and effortlessly feminine scent, Orchid offers a more refined and versatile experience.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Bombshell
- Orchid
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You love a strong, attention-grabbing fruity-floral.
- You want a signature scent from the 2010s.
- Passionfruit is one of your favorite notes.
- You prefer a sweeter, more synthetic profile.
- You prefer a subtle, clean, and modern fragrance.
- You want a versatile floral for everyday wear.
- You appreciate a softer, muskier dry down.
- You dislike overly sweet or synthetic scents.
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.
A fresh, clean, and unapologetically feminine scent that channels
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Orchid
19%
vs
100%
Musk
37%
Woody Notes
32%
Oakmoss
30%
Peony
27%
Passionfruit
25%
Grapefruit
23%
Red Fruits
19%
Pineapple
18%
Jasmine
18%
Tangerine
18%
Lily of the Valley
17%
Strawberry
16%
Bergamot
100%
Vanilla
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and the gym, as many reviewers noted its 'just out of the shower' vibe. The light sillage and poor longevity, while a drawback for some, also mean it's unlikely to offend, making it moderately suitable for the office or a relaxed daytime date.
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.
Shares 1 of its 13 notes, including Orchid
Adds grapefruit and jasmine, drops bergamot and vanilla
Where to buy
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