Fragrance comparison

Bombshell London vs Promise

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Bombshell London

Victoria's Secret

4.0010 votes

Rank #37,760 FreshAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Promise

Accessorize

4.1010 votes

Rank #35,763 FreshWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Promise takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bombshell London
Choose it for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Promise
Choose it for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bombshell London1/5

Promise4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bombshell LondonVictoria's Secret

PromiseAccessorize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerPromiseRating 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

30%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBombshell London

SillagePromise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPromiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aromatic91%

fruity83%

green74%

soft spicy65%

floral56%

fresh100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh, fruity 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

LitchiBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Blossom

Heart

CassisJasmineCherry BlossomPeonyViolet

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCassis and Peony. 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

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night–

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#37,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPromiseHigher 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…

Reviews →

Promise by Accessorize is a fragrance for women. Promise was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Litchi, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Blossom; middle notes are Cassis, Jasmine, Cherry Blossom, Peony and Violet; base notes are Musk, Vanilla and Amber.

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, Bombshell London or Promise?

Promise takes 4 of 5 categories. Bombshell London is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Promise is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Bombshell London for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Promise for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell London or Promise?

Bombshell London lasts longest (Bombshell London 60/100, Promise 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell London or Promise?

Promise projects furthest (Promise 63/100, Bombshell London 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell London and Promise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Cassis and Peony.

Is Bombshell London or Promise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bombshell London and Promise?

Bombshell London features Cassis, Peony and English Rose. Promise has top notes of Litchi, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Cassis, Jasmine, Cherry Blossom and Peony, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.