Fragrance comparison

Less is More vs Bombshell

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 5,622 ratings analysed

Less is More

Make Up Store

3.628 votes

Rank #60,265 FruitySweet

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57%scent match

Closely related

Bombshell

Victoria's Secret

4.035,614 votes

Rank #2,156 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Less is More
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bombshell
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Less is More2/4

Bombshell2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Less is More
Sillage & projection: Less is More
Value for money: Bombshell
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bombshell

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Less is MoreMake Up Store

BombshellVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

4.03/ 5 · 5,614 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

37%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

5,614 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLess is More

SillageLess is More

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBombshellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

marine53%

musky42%

fruity100%

sweet90%

fresh80%

citrus70%

floral60%

tropical50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleTangerineRed Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

MangoLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskSea NotesPlum

Top

PassionfruitGrapefruitPineappleTangerineBig Strawberry

Heart

PeonyVanilla OrchidRed BerriesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskWoody NotesOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Tangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Less is More, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,156

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez, Mark Knitowski

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerBombshellHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Less is More by Make Up Store presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around mouthwatering sweetness. The opening arrives with a lively punch of juicy pineapple, tangy red currant, and zesty tangerine. As the initial brightness settles, lush mango emerges alongside delicate lily-of-the-valley and dewy cyclamen,…

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Bombshell by Victoria's Secret is a bright, fruity-floral fragrance designed for everyday wear. Featuring a prominent opening of passionfruit and big strawberry, it settles into a clean, shampoo-like scent profile. It serves as an accessible, light option for spring and summer days, particularly appealing to those who…

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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, Less is More or Bombshell?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Less is More is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Bombshell is rated 4.03/5 from 5,614 votes. Choose Less is More for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bombshell for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Less is More or Bombshell?

Less is More lasts longest (Less is More 67/100, Bombshell 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Less is More or Bombshell?

Less is More projects furthest (Less is More 65/100, Bombshell 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Less is More and Bombshell smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Tangerine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Less is More or Bombshell better for summer or winter?

Less is More suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Less is More and Bombshell?

Less is More has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine and Red Currant, heart notes of Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Sea Notes and Plum. Bombshell has top notes of Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Tangerine, heart notes of Peony, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.