Victoria's Secret 2004 EDP
Basic Instinct
Victoria's Secret Basic Instinct is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004. Basic Instinct opens with Apricot and Plum, settles into a heart of Rose, Tuberose, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Victoria's Secret's Basic Instinct carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.
This isn't your average Victoria's Secret fare - it's a divisive throwback, earning both passionate adoration and strong 'old lady' accusations. Expect a bold, confident statement, not a subtle crowd-pleaser.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Classic
- Mysterious
- Sensual
- Soft
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Best Occasions
Its bold white floral and patchouli accords, described as potent and long-lasting by reviewers, make it too assertive for the office or casual daywear. This fragrance shines brightest for evening events or intimate date nights, where its sensual and mysterious character can truly develop.
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.
In standard patch-test panels
- Geraniol
Other declarable allergens
- Vanillin
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
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Where to buy
Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October
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