Fragrance comparison

Bombshell Passion vs First Pour l'Ete

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 523 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bombshell Passion

Victoria's Secret

3.99499 votes

Rank #3,042 RoseFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

First Pour l'Ete

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.1724 votes

Rank #20,682 FreshFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bombshell Passion takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bombshell Passion
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
First Pour l'Ete
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bombshell Passion3/5

First Pour l'Ete2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bombshell Passion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Pour l'Ete
Sillage & projection: First Pour l'Ete
Value for money: Bombshell Passion
Versatility: Not scored
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

First Pour l'EteVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFirst Pour l'Ete

SillageFirst Pour l'Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBombshell PassionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral88%

fresh77%

aromatic65%

fruity53%

green42%

fresh100%

floral92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both rose, floral and fresh

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

Mandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyAldehydesRoseLily

Base4-6 hrs

AmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCassis, Peony and Rose. Durations are only published for First Pour l'Ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter61

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews88

Overall rank#20,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Van Cleef & Arpels First Pour l'Ete opens with a zesty sparkle of mandarin orange and tart cassis, instantly introducing an airy, sunny mood. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a clean floral heart featuring fresh peony, dewy rose, and classic soapy aldehydes. A delicate touch of lily adds garden fre…

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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 First Pour l'Ete?

Bombshell Passion takes 3 of 5 categories. Bombshell Passion is rated 3.99/5 from 499 votes; First Pour l'Ete is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Bombshell Passion for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose First Pour l'Ete for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bombshell Passion or First Pour l'Ete?

They last about the same: First Pour l'Ete 60/100, Bombshell Passion 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bombshell Passion or First Pour l'Ete?

First Pour l'Ete projects furthest (First Pour l'Ete 63/100, Bombshell Passion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bombshell Passion and First Pour l'Ete smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Cassis, Peony and Rose.

Is Bombshell Passion or First Pour l'Ete better for summer or winter?

First Pour l'Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bombshell Passion and First Pour l'Ete?

Bombshell Passion has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Peony, a base of Rose. First Pour l'Ete has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Peony, Aldehydes, Rose and Lily, a base of Amber and Virginia Cedar.