Fragrance comparison

Bombshell Luxe (2017) vs Obsidian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bombshell Luxe (2017)

Victoria's Secret

4.339 votes

Rank #40,028 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Obsidian

Kevin Schepis

3.8211 votes

Rank #59,677 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Bombshell Luxe (2017)3/3

Obsidian0/3

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: Bombshell Luxe (2017)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bombshell Luxe (2017)Victoria's Secret

ObsidianKevin Schepis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

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

36%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBombshell Luxe (2017)

SillageBombshell Luxe (2017)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

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%

tropical72%

fresh58%

white floral44%

citrus30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and fresh

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

Top

PassionfruitStrawberryGrapefruitPineappleTangerine

Heart

JasmineVanilla OrchidRed BerriesPeony

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Pineapple, Passionfruit 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

Spring25

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBombshell Luxe (2017)Higher 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 →

Obsidian by Kevin Schepis is a fruit-forward blend that leans heavily into tropical notes like passionfruit and pineapple. The scent opens with a bright, syrupy burst, drying down into a warm base of musk and soft woods. It is best suited for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months when its swee…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bombshell Luxe (2017) or Obsidian?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) takes 3 of 3 categories. Bombshell Luxe (2017) is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Obsidian is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Bombshell Luxe (2017) for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Bombshell Luxe (2017) lasts longest (Bombshell Luxe (2017) 60/100, Obsidian 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Bombshell Luxe (2017) projects furthest (Bombshell Luxe (2017) 75/100, Obsidian 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell Luxe (2017) and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Pineapple, Passionfruit and Peony.

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

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

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

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. Obsidian has top notes of Passionfruit, Strawberry, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries and Peony, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.