Sunshine Lys vs Bombshell Diamonds 2013
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bombshell Diamonds 2013 takes 7 of 7 categories.
Sunshine LysChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bombshell Diamonds 2013Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunshine Lys0/7
Bombshell Diamonds 20137/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bombshell Diamonds 2013
- Community sentiment
- Bombshell Diamonds 2013
- Longevity
- Bombshell Diamonds 2013
- Sillage & projection
- Bombshell Diamonds 2013
- Value for money
- Bombshell Diamonds 2013
- Versatility
- Bombshell Diamonds 2013
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bombshell Diamonds 2013
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sunshine LysPrincesse Marina De BourbonBombshell Diamonds 2013Victoria's SecretWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.48/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 25%Had 28%Want 46%
4.27/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%
Category winnerBombshell Diamonds 2013Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate10%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
36%Love
59%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
56 votes
Category winnerBombshell Diamonds 2013Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBombshell Diamonds 2013
SillageBombshell Diamonds 2013
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBombshell Diamonds 2013Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
floral91%
white floral83%
sweet74%
citrus65%
aquatic56%
floral100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
woody77%
fruity69%
green61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Water HyacinthLemonViolet Leaves
Heart1 to 2 hours
Big StrawberryEgyptian JasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base2 to 3 hours
Vanilla OrchidMuskAmber
Top
GrapefruitAppleLemonPear
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyHyacinthVanilla OrchidRoseJasmineLotusMarigold
Base
White WoodsCedarMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Egyptian Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla Orchid. Durations are only published for Sunshine Lys, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer100
Fall8
Winter4
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer76
Fall29
Winter35
Day100
Night45
Category winnerBombshell Diamonds 2013Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,379
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#13,504
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerBombshell Diamonds 2013Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSunshine Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume for women built around a crisp blend of citrus, water hyacinth, and violet leaves. Introduced in 2012, it opens with a sharp burst of lemon and watery greenery before shifting toward a sweeter heart of big strawberry, Egyptian jasmine, and l…
Reviews →Bombshell Diamonds 2013 is a playful floral fruity fragrance for women that sparkles with notes of grapefruit, crisp apple, and iced hyacinth. It brings a festive, glamorous energy to the skin, blending a bright citrus opening with a soft, musky wood base. Ideal for spring days or adding a bit of shimmer to casual win…
Reviews →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, Sunshine Lys or Bombshell Diamonds 2013?
Bombshell Diamonds 2013 takes 7 of 7 categories. Sunshine Lys is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Bombshell Diamonds 2013 is rated 4.27/5 from 56 votes. Choose Sunshine Lys for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bombshell Diamonds 2013 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sunshine Lys or Bombshell Diamonds 2013?
Bombshell Diamonds 2013 lasts longest (Bombshell Diamonds 2013 57/100, Sunshine Lys 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sunshine Lys or Bombshell Diamonds 2013?
Bombshell Diamonds 2013 projects furthest (Bombshell Diamonds 2013 64/100, Sunshine Lys 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sunshine Lys and Bombshell Diamonds 2013 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Egyptian Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanilla Orchid.
Is Sunshine Lys or Bombshell Diamonds 2013 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sunshine Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Bombshell Diamonds 2013 is the stronger pick. Sunshine Lys suits daytime wear; Bombshell Diamonds 2013 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sunshine Lys and Bombshell Diamonds 2013?
Sunshine Lys has top notes of Water Hyacinth, Lemon and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Big Strawberry, Egyptian Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla Orchid, Musk and Amber. Bombshell Diamonds 2013 has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Hyacinth, Vanilla Orchid and Rose, a base of White Woods, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.
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