Fragrance comparison

Bombshell London vs W

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bombshell London

Victoria's Secret

4.0010 votes

Rank #37,746 FreshAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Ted Baker

3.37137 votes

Rank #17,293 FreshFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell London takes 3 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.
W
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bombshell London3/5

W2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bombshell LondonVictoria's Secret

WTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.37/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%

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

15%Love

39%Like

19%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBombshell London

SillageBombshell London

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aromatic91%

fruity83%

green74%

soft spicy65%

floral56%

fresh100%

floral92%

green84%

fruity77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh, fruity and green

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

African VioletParma VioletFig LeafPeony

Heart

CassisRaspberryOrchid

Base

CedarVanilla

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#17,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerWHigher 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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Ted Baker W is a lightweight, clean floral fragrance designed for daily wear. It balances fresh violet notes with soft woods to create an unobtrusive skin scent that fits easily into a morning routine. While it offers a simple profile, it serves as a reliable option for work or casual spring outings.

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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 W?

Bombshell London takes 3 of 5 categories. Bombshell London is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; W is rated 3.37/5 from 137 votes. Choose Bombshell London for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose W for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell London or W?

Bombshell London lasts longest (Bombshell London 60/100, W 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell London or W?

Bombshell London projects furthest (Bombshell London 55/100, W 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell London and W smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Cassis and Peony.

Is Bombshell London or W better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bombshell London and W?

Bombshell London features Cassis, Peony and English Rose. W has top notes of African Violet, Parma Violet, Fig Leaf and Peony, heart notes of Cassis, Raspberry and Orchid, a base of Cedar and Vanilla.