Fragrances inspired by Bombshell Oud Eau de Parfum
The original
Bombshell Oud
Victoria's Secret
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Bombshell Oud
- Rose Seduction Secret Oud
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a similar musky, leather, and amber profile with mandarin and violet leaf notes, Rose Seduction Secret Oud leans into a bolder, more floral presentation with a stronger emphasis on...
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Suede, Saffron, Mandarin
The main difference
Without ambroxan and oud
Choose Rose Seduction Secret Oud when
You want a prominent rose note.
Our verdict
Pink Shimmer Secret Oud and Bombshell Oud share considerable similarities, yet diverge in overall boldness.
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Suede, Peony, Saffron
The main difference
Without ambroxan and oud
Choose Pink Shimmer Secret Oud when
You want a smoother, more refined oud experience.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Violet Leaf, Suede, Saffron
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cypress, drops mandarin and peony
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Suede, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and lily of the valley, drops mandarin and peony
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Violet Leaf, Suede, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and cedar, drops peony
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Suede, Saffron
The main difference
Adds cedar and labdanum, drops mandarin and peony
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Violet Leaf, Suede, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and immortelle, drops peony
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Peony, Suede
The main difference
Adds carnation and jasmine, drops mandarin and saffron
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Victoria's Secret. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.