Basma vs Bombshell Luxe (2017)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bombshell Luxe (2017) takes 3 of 3 categories.
BasmaChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bombshell Luxe (2017)Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Basma0/3
Bombshell Luxe (2017)3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bombshell Luxe (2017)
- Sillage & projection
- Bombshell Luxe (2017)
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bombshell Luxe (2017)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BasmaAl AbsarBombshell Luxe (2017)Victoria's SecretWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 54%Had 5%Want 41%
4.33/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
67%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBombshell Luxe (2017)
SillageBombshell Luxe (2017)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
floral88%
amber77%
fruity65%
lactonic53%
mossy42%
fruity100%
fresh92%
sweet84%
floral77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleBerries
Heart
Vanilla OrchidCoconut WaterAmbrette
Base
PralineAmberMossMusk
Top
StrawberryCitrusesPineapplePassionfruit
Heart
PeonyRed FruitsJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVanilla Orchid
Base
Woody NotesMossMusk
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Vanilla Orchid, Moss and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night40
Spring25
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,241
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,146
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBombshell Luxe (2017)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasma by Al Absar is a sweet fruity vanilla with a creamy tropical feel. It opens on pineapple and berries, then turns into a soft, floral gourmand heart where vanilla orchid and coconut water read smooth and milky rather than sharp. The dry-down leans praline, amber and musk with a touch of mossy depth. It is often b…
Reviews →Bombshell Luxe (2017) by Victoria's Secret delivers a vibrant opening of strawberry and passionfruit. This limited edition fragrance blends peony and vanilla orchid notes for a playful floral experience. Designed for spring and summer wear, it settles into a soft musk base. The presentation features intricate crystals…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Basma or Bombshell Luxe (2017)?
Bombshell Luxe (2017) takes 3 of 3 categories. Basma is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Bombshell Luxe (2017) is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Basma for a sweet and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bombshell Luxe (2017) for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Basma or Bombshell Luxe (2017)?
Bombshell Luxe (2017) lasts longest (Bombshell Luxe (2017) 60/100, Basma 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basma or Bombshell Luxe (2017)?
Bombshell Luxe (2017) projects furthest (Bombshell Luxe (2017) 75/100, Basma 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basma and Bombshell Luxe (2017) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Vanilla Orchid, Moss and Musk.
Is Basma or Bombshell Luxe (2017) better for summer or winter?
Basma suits daytime wear; Bombshell Luxe (2017) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basma and Bombshell Luxe (2017)?
Basma has top notes of Pineapple and Berries, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Coconut Water and Ambrette, a base of Praline, Amber, Moss and Musk. Bombshell Luxe (2017) has top notes of Strawberry, Citruses, Pineapple and Passionfruit, heart notes of Peony, Red Fruits, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Moss and Musk.
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