Fragrance comparison

Very Sexy Now 2010 vs Minajesty

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 995 ratings analysed

4 wins

Very Sexy Now 2010

Victoria's Secret

4.0769 votes

Rank #19,377 FloralTropical

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Minajesty

Nicki Minaj

3.46926 votes

Rank #2,474 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very Sexy Now 2010 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Very Sexy Now 2010
Choose it for a floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Minajesty
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Very Sexy Now 20104/7

Minajesty3/7

Ratings & consensus: Very Sexy Now 2010
Community sentiment: Very Sexy Now 2010
Longevity: Minajesty
Sillage & projection: Very Sexy Now 2010
Value for money: Minajesty
Versatility: Very Sexy Now 2010
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Minajesty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Very Sexy Now 2010Victoria's Secret

MinajestyNicki Minaj

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

3.46/ 5 · 926 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

54%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

37%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

898 votes

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMinajesty

SillageVery Sexy Now 2010

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMinajestyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

tropical83%

lactonic65%

white floral48%

citrus30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FrangipaniOrchidLily

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red BerriesLemonPeach

Heart

FrangipaniOrchidMagnolia

Base

Tonka BeanVanilaMusk

InformationalShared notesFrangipani and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer100

Fall4

Winter4

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#2,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerMinajestyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Now 2010 opens with a bright splash of sweet frangipani nectar and juicy tropical fruitiness. The fragrance settles quickly into lush purple orchid and fresh jungle lily, creating a sunny beach atmosphere tailored for hot July afternoons and poolside lounging. On skin, the dry down reveals…

Reviews →

Minajesty by Nicki Minaj is a bright floral-fruity scent that centers on red berries, peach, and lemon. This 2013 release offers a sweet, playful energy that works well for casual daytime wear or summer afternoons. It provides a soft, accessible profile for those seeking a light, youthful fragrance that feels relaxed …

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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, Very Sexy Now 2010 or Minajesty?

Very Sexy Now 2010 takes 4 of 7 categories. Very Sexy Now 2010 is rated 4.07/5 from 69 votes; Minajesty is rated 3.46/5 from 926 votes. Choose Very Sexy Now 2010 for a floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Minajesty for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Very Sexy Now 2010 or Minajesty?

Minajesty lasts longest (Minajesty 56/100, Very Sexy Now 2010 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Very Sexy Now 2010 or Minajesty?

Very Sexy Now 2010 projects furthest (Very Sexy Now 2010 56/100, Minajesty 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Very Sexy Now 2010 and Minajesty smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Frangipani and Orchid.

Is Very Sexy Now 2010 or Minajesty better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Sexy Now 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Minajesty is the stronger pick. Very Sexy Now 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Very Sexy Now 2010 and Minajesty?

Very Sexy Now 2010 features Frangipani, Orchid and Lily. Minajesty has top notes of Red Berries, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Frangipani, Orchid and Magnolia, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanila and Musk.