Fragrance comparison

Bluebell & Sweet Pea vs Bombshell Passion

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 563 ratings analysed

Bluebell & Sweet Pea

Yardley

3.8864 votes

Rank #31,482 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Bombshell Passion

Victoria's Secret

3.99499 votes

Rank #3,040 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell Passion takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bluebell & Sweet Pea
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bombshell Passion
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bluebell & Sweet Pea1/7

Bombshell Passion6/7

Ratings & consensus: Bombshell Passion
Community sentiment: Bombshell Passion
Longevity: Bombshell Passion
Sillage & projection: Bombshell Passion
Value for money: Bluebell & Sweet Pea
Versatility: Bombshell Passion
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bombshell Passion

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bluebell & Sweet PeaYardley

Bombshell PassionVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

3.99/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerBombshell PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

53%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

41%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

483 votes

Category winnerBombshell PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBombshell Passion

SillageBombshell Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value59

Category winnerBluebell & Sweet PeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

floral88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

green42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotLemonCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

Sweet PeaBluebellJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyRose

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaMuskWoody Notes

Top

Cassis

Heart

Peony

Base

Rose

InformationalShared notesCassis, Peony and Rose. Durations are only published for Bluebell & Sweet Pea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night12

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBombshell PassionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Casual 47%Work 34%Date 13%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerBombshell PassionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley Bluebell & Sweet Pea captures the fresh, uplifting aroma of a damp British woodland in mid-spring. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of bergamot, zesty lemon, and a tart touch of cassis that smells like crushed currant leaves. As the citrus settles, a soft bouquet of sweet pea, crisp wild bluebell, and de…

Reviews →

Bombshell Passion is a floral fragrance for women that highlights a vibrant cassis opening followed by a peony heart. It settles into a delicate rose base, creating a clean and feminine profile suitable for daily wear. This 2020 release is designed for those who prefer straightforward, floral scents that do not overwh…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bluebell & Sweet Pea or Bombshell Passion?

Bombshell Passion takes 6 of 7 categories. Bluebell & Sweet Pea is rated 3.88/5 from 64 votes; Bombshell Passion is rated 3.99/5 from 499 votes. Choose Bluebell & Sweet Pea for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bombshell Passion for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bluebell & Sweet Pea or Bombshell Passion?

Bombshell Passion lasts longest (Bombshell Passion 58/100, Bluebell & Sweet Pea 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bluebell & Sweet Pea or Bombshell Passion?

Bombshell Passion projects furthest (Bombshell Passion 50/100, Bluebell & Sweet Pea 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bluebell & Sweet Pea and Bombshell Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Peony and Rose.

Is Bluebell & Sweet Pea or Bombshell Passion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bombshell Passion is the stronger pick. For winter, Bombshell Passion is the stronger pick. Bluebell & Sweet Pea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bluebell & Sweet Pea and Bombshell Passion?

Bluebell & Sweet Pea has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Sweet Pea, Bluebell, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Woody Notes. Bombshell Passion has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Peony, a base of Rose.