Fragrance comparison

Bombshell vs 21

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bombshell

Marilyn Miglin

4.0011 votes

Rank #36,744 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.001 votes

Rank #62,697 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bombshell
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
21
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bombshell2/3

211/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 21
Sillage & projection: Bombshell
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bombshell

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BombshellMarilyn Miglin

21The Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity21

SillageBombshell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

floral77%

woody69%

amber61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Watery NotesOrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

IvyWhite PeachPeonyMelon

Base2 to 4 hours

VioletMarigoldLabdanumWoody NotesAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart

VioletTonka BeanNutmeg

Base

MuskPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Bombshell, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#62,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBombshellHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bombshell by Marilyn Miglin offers a refreshing departure from what its dramatic name suggests. Instead of a heavy or aggressive profile, this floral fruity scent opens with crisp watery notes paired with a burst of citrus, including juicy orange, mandarin orange, and bright bergamot. The heart reveals a dew-kissed bl…

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21 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with sharp mandarin orange and crisp bergamot before settling into soft violet and warm tonka bean. Clean white musk and earthy patchouli form a calm, grounded base that stays quiet on the skin. It wears best during cool spring mornings and professional office settings where heavy gou…

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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, Bombshell or 21?

Bombshell takes 2 of 3 categories. Bombshell is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; 21 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bombshell for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 21 for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell or 21?

21 lasts longest (21 90/100, Bombshell 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell or 21?

Bombshell projects furthest (Bombshell 72/100, 21 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell and 21 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Bombshell or 21 better for summer or winter?

Bombshell suits evening wear; 21 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell and 21?

Bombshell has top notes of Watery Notes, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ivy, White Peach, Peony and Melon, a base of Violet, Marigold, Labdanum and Woody Notes. 21 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Tonka Bean and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Labdanum.