Fragrance comparison

Bombshell Luxe (2017) vs Refuge Nights

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bombshell Luxe (2017)

Victoria's Secret

4.339 votes

Rank #37,720 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Refuge Nights

Charlotte Russe

4.5618 votes

Rank #41,841 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Refuge Nights
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Bombshell Luxe (2017)2/3

Refuge Nights1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Refuge Nights
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

Refuge NightsCharlotte Russe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%

4.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 50%Had 36%Want 14%

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

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityRefuge Nights

SillageBombshell Luxe (2017)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

floral77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

floral100%

sweet91%

white floral83%

fruity74%

rose65%

tropical56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity

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

Vanilla OrchidEgyptian JasminePineappleMoroccan Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Jasmine and Vanilla Orchid. Durations are only published for Refuge Nights, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring63

Summer100

Fall88

Winter88

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,841

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 →

Refuge Nights opens with a bright splash of juicy pineapple that feels sweet, sunny, and slightly tart. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash burns off fast, revealing a lush bouquet of Egyptian jasmine and Moroccan rose. This heart is velvety, floral, and unmistakably feminine. As the scent warms up on skin,…

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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 Refuge Nights?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) takes 2 of 3 categories. Bombshell Luxe (2017) is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Refuge Nights is rated 4.56/5 from 18 votes. Choose Bombshell Luxe (2017) for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Refuge Nights for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell Luxe (2017) or Refuge Nights?

Refuge Nights lasts longest (Refuge Nights 63/100, Bombshell Luxe (2017) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell Luxe (2017) or Refuge Nights?

Bombshell Luxe (2017) projects furthest (Bombshell Luxe (2017) 75/100, Refuge Nights 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell Luxe (2017) and Refuge Nights smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Jasmine and Vanilla Orchid.

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

Bombshell Luxe (2017) suits daytime wear; Refuge Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Refuge Nights features Vanilla Orchid, Egyptian Jasmine, Pineapple and Moroccan Rose.