Fragrance comparison

Bombshell Luxe (2017) vs Love

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bombshell Luxe (2017)

Victoria's Secret

4.339 votes

Rank #37,675 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Love

Maori Collection

3.7748 votes

Rank #31,474 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bombshell Luxe (2017)
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Love
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bombshell Luxe (2017)2/3

Love1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bombshell Luxe (2017)
Sillage & projection: Bombshell Luxe (2017)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Love

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bombshell Luxe (2017)Victoria's Secret

LoveMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%

3.77/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

17%Love

56%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBombshell Luxe (2017)

SillageBombshell Luxe (2017)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

floral77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

floral72%

white floral58%

fresh44%

amber30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

StrawberryCitrusesPineapplePassionfruit

Heart

PeonyRed FruitsJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVanilla Orchid

Base

Woody NotesMossMusk

Notes

StrawberryRaspberryPassionfruitLotusPeonyAmberOrange BlossomJasminePatchouliLily-of-the-ValleySandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Passionfruit, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring85

Summer100

Fall15

Winter38

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex0

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bombshell Luxe (2017) by Victoria's Secret delivers a vibrant opening of strawberry and passionfruit. This limited edition fragrance blends peony and vanilla orchid notes for a playful floral experience. Designed for spring and summer wear, it settles into a soft musk base. The presentation features intricate crystals…

Reviews →

Love by Maori Collection delivers a burst of bright, sugary fruit right from the first spray. Sweet strawberry, tangy raspberry, and tropical passionfruit take the lead, creating a lively jam-like aroma that feels playful and upbeat. Soft floral tones of peony, lotus, and orange blossom soon emerge underneath, adding …

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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 Luxe (2017) or Love?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) takes 2 of 3 categories. Bombshell Luxe (2017) is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Love is rated 3.77/5 from 48 votes. Choose Bombshell Luxe (2017) for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Love for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell Luxe (2017) or Love?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) lasts longest (Bombshell Luxe (2017) 60/100, Love 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell Luxe (2017) or Love?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) projects furthest (Bombshell Luxe (2017) 75/100, Love 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell Luxe (2017) and Love smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Passionfruit, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Bombshell Luxe (2017) or Love better for summer or winter?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) suits daytime wear; Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell Luxe (2017) and Love?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) has top notes of Strawberry, Citruses, Pineapple and Passionfruit, heart notes of Peony, Red Fruits, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Moss and Musk. Love features Strawberry, Raspberry, Passionfruit, Lotus and Peony.