Fragrance comparison

Bombshell London vs Stella Sonata

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bombshell London

Victoria's Secret

4.0010 votes

Rank #37,746 FreshAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Stella Sonata

Villa Erbatium

2.8312 votes

Rank #58,353 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell London takes 5 of 5 categories.

Bombshell London
Choose it for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stella Sonata
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bombshell London5/5

Stella Sonata0/5

Ratings & consensus: Bombshell London
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bombshell London
Sillage & projection: Bombshell London
Value for money: Bombshell London
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

Stella SonataVilla Erbatium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

2.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 73%

Category winnerBombshell LondonRating 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

17%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

33%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityBombshell London

SillageBombshell London

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value29

Category winnerBombshell LondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aromatic91%

fruity83%

green74%

soft spicy65%

floral56%

floral100%

fresh92%

woody84%

fruity77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%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

Notes

CassisPeonySandalwoodMagnoliaDewberryAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men11

Unisex0

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#58,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Stella Sonata by Villa Erbatium blends crisp damask rose, soft peony, and fresh magnolia with sweet dewberry and tart cassis. This unisex release sits on a warm foundation of amber and clean sandalwood, making it ideal for casual spring afternoons and warm office environments.

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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 Stella Sonata?

Bombshell London takes 5 of 5 categories. Bombshell London is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Stella Sonata is rated 2.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bombshell London for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stella Sonata for a floral and fresh character. Best in fall, daytime wear.