Fragrance comparison

Bombshell London vs Pink Rose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bombshell London

Victoria's Secret

4.0010 votes

Rank #37,746 FreshAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Pink Rose

Shirley May

3.673 votes

Rank #59,807 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell London takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bombshell London
Choose it for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pink Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bombshell London3/4

Pink Rose1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bombshell LondonVictoria's Secret

Pink RoseShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBombshell London

SillageBombshell London

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPink RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aromatic91%

fruity83%

green74%

soft spicy65%

floral56%

rose100%

floral83%

fresh65%

amber48%

citrus30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CassisPeonyEnglish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

English Rose

Heart

PeonyMandarin Orange

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesPeony and English Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#59,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBombshell LondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bombshell London by Victoria's Secret is a fresh, floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It centers on a crisp garden lace peony, softened by English rose and a bright pop of black currant. Ideal for spring or fall, this scent offers a clean, green, and slightly fruity profile that feels refined and suitable for of…

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Pink Rose by Shirley May opens with a clear English rose note that immediately defines its light character. As the scent settles on skin, a soft peony note enters to add a slightly powdery texture, accompanied by a brief pop of mandarin orange that keeps the blend fresh rather than heavy. A quiet base of warm amber de…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bombshell London or Pink Rose?

Bombshell London takes 3 of 4 categories. Bombshell London is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Pink Rose is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bombshell London for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pink Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell London or Pink Rose?

Bombshell London lasts longest (Bombshell London 60/100, Pink Rose 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell London or Pink Rose?

Bombshell London projects furthest (Bombshell London 55/100, Pink Rose 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell London and Pink Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Peony and English Rose.

Is Bombshell London or Pink Rose better for summer or winter?

Bombshell London suits daytime wear; Pink Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell London and Pink Rose?

Bombshell London features Cassis, Peony and English Rose. Pink Rose has top notes of English Rose, heart notes of Peony and Mandarin Orange, a base of Amber.