Fragrance comparison

Bombshell London vs Washington Ave

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Bombshell London

Victoria's Secret

4.0010 votes

Rank #37,746 FreshAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Washington Ave

Ainash Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #38,276 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Bombshell London
Choose it for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Washington Ave
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Bombshell London2/4

Washington Ave2/4

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

Washington AveAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 72%

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

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBombshell London

SillageWashington Ave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value83

Category winnerWashington AveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aromatic91%

fruity83%

green74%

soft spicy65%

floral56%

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match45%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

LitchiCassisMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyPeonyJasmine

Base

AmbroxanPralineVanillaMusk

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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Washington Ave opens with a bright lychee, cassis, and mandarin sparkle, then settles into a soft floral heart of peony, lily, and jasmine. Underneath, ambroxan, vanilla, praline, and musk give it a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It reads as a polished fruity floral with a clean musky glow. Community feedback consiste…

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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 Washington Ave?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bombshell London is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Washington Ave is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bombshell London for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Washington Ave for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell London or Washington Ave?

They last about the same: Bombshell London 60/100, Washington Ave 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell London or Washington Ave?

Washington Ave projects furthest (Washington Ave 58/100, Bombshell London 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell London and Washington Ave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Cassis and Peony.

Is Bombshell London or Washington Ave better for summer or winter?

Bombshell London suits daytime wear; Washington Ave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell London and Washington Ave?

Bombshell London features Cassis, Peony and English Rose. Washington Ave has top notes of Litchi, Cassis and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Praline, Vanilla and Musk.