Fragrance comparison

Bombshell vs #Self[ie] Yellow UZ

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Bombshell

Marilyn Miglin

4.0011 votes

Rank #36,744 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

#Self[ie] Yellow UZ

Água de Cheiro

4.5315 votes

Rank #39,178 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bombshell
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
#Self[ie] Yellow UZ
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bombshell2/4

#Self[ie] Yellow UZ2/4

Ratings & consensus: #Self[ie] Yellow UZ
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #Self[ie] Yellow UZ
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

#Self[ie] Yellow UZÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 65%

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

Category winner#Self[ie] Yellow UZRating 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

53%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity#Self[ie] Yellow UZ

SillageBombshell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

floral77%

woody69%

amber61%

citrus100%

musky92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeWatery NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)GrapefruitCeylon CinnamonCoriander Extract

Heart

JasmineVioletPeony

Base

MossMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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

Spring77

Summer100

Fall38

Winter15

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,178

PerfumerThierry Bessard

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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#Self[ie] Yellow UZ by Água de Cheiro brings a bright citrus and floral experience designed for everyday wear. Launched in 2020, this unisex fragrance centers on a crisp blend of bergamot, mandarin orange, and delicate peony. It feels clean and accessible, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime outings in warm…

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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 #Self[ie] Yellow UZ?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bombshell is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; #Self[ie] Yellow UZ is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Bombshell for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose #Self[ie] Yellow UZ for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell or #Self[ie] Yellow UZ?

#Self[ie] Yellow UZ lasts longest (#Self[ie] Yellow UZ 58/100, Bombshell 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell or #Self[ie] Yellow UZ?

Bombshell projects furthest (Bombshell 72/100, #Self[ie] Yellow UZ 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell and #Self[ie] Yellow UZ smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Peony.

Is Bombshell or #Self[ie] Yellow UZ better for summer or winter?

Bombshell suits evening wear; #Self[ie] Yellow UZ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell and #Self[ie] Yellow UZ?

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. #Self[ie] Yellow UZ has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Watery Notes and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Jasmine, Violet and Peony, a base of Moss, Musk and Sandalwood.