Fragrance comparison

Bombshell Passion vs Bluebell & Sweet Pea

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 563 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bombshell Passion

Victoria's Secret

3.99499 votes

Rank #3,042 RoseFloral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Bluebell & Sweet Pea

Yardley

3.8864 votes

Rank #31,456 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell Passion takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bombshell Passion
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Bluebell & Sweet Pea
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bombshell Passion6/7

Bluebell & Sweet Pea1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bombshell Passion
Community sentiment: Bombshell Passion
Longevity: Bombshell Passion
Sillage & projection: Bombshell Passion
Value for money: Bluebell & Sweet Pea
Versatility: Bombshell Passion
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bombshell Passion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bombshell PassionVictoria's Secret

Bluebell & Sweet PeaYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

Category winnerBombshell PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

483 votes

20%Love

53%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerBombshell PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBombshell Passion

SillageBombshell Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBluebell & Sweet PeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

green42%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cassis

Heart

Peony

Base

Rose

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotLemonCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

Sweet PeaBluebellJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyRose

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesCassis, Peony and Rose. Durations are only published for Bluebell & Sweet Pea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night12

Category winnerBombshell PassionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Casual 47%Work 34%Date 13%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews88

Overall rank#31,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBombshell PassionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bombshell Passion is a floral fragrance for women that highlights a vibrant cassis opening followed by a peony heart. It settles into a delicate rose base, creating a clean and feminine profile suitable for daily wear. This 2020 release is designed for those who prefer straightforward, floral scents that do not overwh…

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Yardley Bluebell & Sweet Pea captures the fresh, uplifting aroma of a damp British woodland in mid-spring. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of bergamot, zesty lemon, and a tart touch of cassis that smells like crushed currant leaves. As the citrus settles, a soft bouquet of sweet pea, crisp wild bluebell, and de…

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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 Passion or Bluebell & Sweet Pea?

Bombshell Passion takes 6 of 7 categories. Bombshell Passion is rated 3.99/5 from 499 votes; Bluebell & Sweet Pea is rated 3.88/5 from 64 votes. Choose Bombshell Passion for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Bluebell & Sweet Pea for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell Passion or Bluebell & Sweet Pea?

Bombshell Passion lasts longest (Bombshell Passion 58/100, Bluebell & Sweet Pea 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell Passion or Bluebell & Sweet Pea?

Bombshell Passion projects furthest (Bombshell Passion 50/100, Bluebell & Sweet Pea 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell Passion and Bluebell & Sweet Pea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Peony and Rose.

Is Bombshell Passion or Bluebell & Sweet Pea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bombshell Passion is the stronger pick. For winter, Bombshell Passion is the stronger pick. Bluebell & Sweet Pea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell Passion and Bluebell & Sweet Pea?

Bombshell Passion has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Peony, a base of Rose. Bluebell & Sweet Pea has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Sweet Pea, Bluebell, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Woody Notes.