Fragrance comparison

Destiny Blue vs Very Sexy (2018)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 638 ratings analysed

3 wins

Destiny Blue

Marilyn Miglin

3.6213 votes

Rank #23,635 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Very Sexy (2018)

Victoria's Secret

3.98625 votes

Rank #4,064 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Destiny Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Destiny Blue
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Very Sexy (2018)
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Destiny Blue3/5

Very Sexy (2018)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Very Sexy (2018)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Destiny Blue
Sillage & projection: Destiny Blue
Value for money: Destiny Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Very Sexy (2018)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Destiny BlueMarilyn Miglin

Very Sexy (2018)Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 51%

3.98/ 5 · 625 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerVery Sexy (2018)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

38%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

625 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDestiny Blue

SillageDestiny Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value59

Category winnerDestiny BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

woody30%

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blue PoppyClementineWoody NotesMarigoldAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BlackberryClementineCactusCappuccinoPepper

Heart

OrchidMimosaHortensiaCamelia

Base

MuskAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesClementine, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Destiny Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,064

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews92

Category winnerVery Sexy (2018)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Destiny Blue by Marilyn Miglin delivers a bright floral green profile built around juicy clementine, blue poppy, and earthy marigold. The opening brings a sunny splash of citrus that immediately mingles with powdery floral petals and a subtle fresh spicy bite. As the fragrance settles, warm amber and dry woody notes f…

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Victoria's Secret Very Sexy (2018) opens with a sharp pop of juicy blackberry and bright clementine. Warm cappuccino and black pepper quickly enter to ground the fruitiness, settling into soft orchid and clean musk. It wears best during cool fall evenings or intimate date nights when you want a warm, slightly spicy be…

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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, Destiny Blue or Very Sexy (2018)?

Destiny Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. Destiny Blue is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; Very Sexy (2018) is rated 3.98/5 from 625 votes. Choose Destiny Blue for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Very Sexy (2018) for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Destiny Blue or Very Sexy (2018)?

Destiny Blue lasts longest (Destiny Blue 66/100, Very Sexy (2018) 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Destiny Blue or Very Sexy (2018)?

Destiny Blue projects furthest (Destiny Blue 61/100, Very Sexy (2018) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Destiny Blue and Very Sexy (2018) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Clementine, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Destiny Blue or Very Sexy (2018) better for summer or winter?

Destiny Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Destiny Blue and Very Sexy (2018)?

Destiny Blue features Blue Poppy, Clementine, Woody Notes, Marigold and Amber. Very Sexy (2018) has top notes of Blackberry, Clementine, Cactus and Cappuccino, heart notes of Orchid, Mimosa, Hortensia and Camelia, a base of Musk, Amber and Woody Notes.