Fragrances inspired by Love Eau de Parfum
The original
Love
Victoria's Secret
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Love
- Rose Seduction Secret Amor
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a similar DNA of floral, powdery, and fruity notes, the perfumes diverge in their execution.
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Cotton Flower, Apricot Blossom, Juniper
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Rose Seduction Secret Amor when
You prefer soft, powdery fragrances.
Our verdict
While incredibly similar on paper, Love and Chic Velvet Pink Secret diverge in their overall impact.
What they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Cotton Flower, Apricot Blossom, Apricot
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Chic Velvet Pink Secret when
You want a fresher, creamier scent for summer.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Apricot
The main difference
Adds amber and cherry blossom, drops apricot blossom and cotton flower
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Apricot
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops apricot blossom and cotton flower
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds cedar and floral notes, drops apricot and apricot blossom
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Apricot
The main difference
Adds amber and blood orange, drops apricot blossom and cotton flower
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Apricot
The main difference
Adds freesia and fruity notes, drops apricot blossom and cotton flower
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops apricot and apricot blossom
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.