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Sex Bomb

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Lush Sex Bomb is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Sex Bomb settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Clary Sage. Lush's Sex Bomb carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't the 'Sex Bomb' you might expect. It's a divisive floral, often dubbed a 'grandma' scent, with a significant split between those who find it clean and comforting, and others who detect medicinal or soapy undertones.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
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Sex Bomb Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its clean, soothing profile and often-reported lack of longevity, Sex Bomb is best suited for casual wear, quick errands, or post-shower freshness. Its polarising nature and quiet projection make it less ideal for formal settings or dates, where a more universally appealing and impactful fragrance is usually preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A potent blend of yellow and white florals, this scent opens with the heady sweetness of ylang-ylang and classic jasmine. Clary sage provides an aromatic, almost herbal counterpoint, giving it a green edge that some find refreshing and others, medicinal. A soft, clean musk underpins the florals, often described as soapy or powdery, evoking a sense of tranquil cleanliness rather than overt sensuality.

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