Victoria's Secret 2011 EDP

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Victoria's Secret Gorgeous is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Gorgeous opens with Mandarin and Strawberry, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Victoria's Secret's Gorgeous carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Divisive, yet strangely addictive. This Victoria's Secret offering is either a gorgeous strawberry dream or an artificial, fleeting mess. If you want a playful, feminine scent that embodies youthful charm, it might be for you, but don't expect it to last.
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  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
  • Casual
  • Flirtatious
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Gorgeous Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Strawberry62%
Mandarin38%
Heartas listed
Jasmine50%
Freesia50%
Baseas listed
Musk53%
Sandalwood47%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its light sillage and weak longevity make it suitable for casual wear where it won't overwhelm, and its playful, flirty nature lends itself well to dates. However, its youthfulness and poor performance limit its suitability for more formal or professional settings.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Gorgeous opens with a juicy burst of candied strawberry and bright mandarin, evoking a playful sweetness. As it settles, a floral heart of delicate jasmine and airy freesia emerges, adding a touch of feminine charm. The drydown is a soft, musky embrace with creamy sandalwood, grounding the initial fruitiness into a cosy, flirtatious skin scent.

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