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Bombshell vs Be Wild

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

Updated 12 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Be Wild takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Bombshell

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Be Wild

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bombshell1/3
Be Wild2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Be Wild
Sillage & projection
Be Wild
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
Be WildMojo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
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

100%Love
0%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
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityBe Wild

SillageBe Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
floral77%
woody69%
amber61%
powdery100%
floral92%
woody84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

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
NeroliBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
JasminePeonyCarnationVioletStrawberryWhite Peach
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverWhite MuskCaramelTonka BeanTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, White Peach and Peony. 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#49,899

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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Be Wild by Mojo opens with a bright burst of sparkling bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp neroli. As the zesty citrus settles, a lush bouquet of violet, peony, jasmine, and carnation emerges, sweetened by juicy strawberry and soft white peach. The dry-down turns warm, cozy, and distinctly powdery on the skin, …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bombshell or Be Wild?

Be Wild takes 2 of 3 categories. Bombshell is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Be Wild is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bombshell for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Be Wild for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell or Be Wild?

Be Wild lasts longest (Be Wild 80/100, Bombshell 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell or Be Wild?

Be Wild projects furthest (Be Wild 75/100, Bombshell 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell and Be Wild smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, White Peach and Peony.

Is Bombshell or Be Wild better for summer or winter?

Bombshell suits evening wear; Be Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell and Be Wild?

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. Be Wild has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony, Carnation and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver and White Musk.

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