Cactus Blossom

Any of you ever smell the Victoria Secret Very Sexy perfume from 2014? The 2014 edition is the one in the white bottle and lid...very warm, milky-coconut type of fragrance. This one smells IDENTICAL to that. I wouldn't be able to pass a blind fold test of the two. There is no green here. I think that a lot of how we perceive fragrance is psychological and simply because "cactus" is in the title...I thought I smelled a slight green accord here... There is not. That is not a complaint though! This is beautiful! But...it is not green. It is white, warm, sunny, and bright. It is coconut. A warm, milky coconut. Quick funny story...the local dollar store right next to the restaurant I work at has VERY decent candles for...one dollar. They're just very small. But quality scents! They are CONSTANTLY being mixed up...I'm talking like...weekly. I went in there yesterday to grab some simple household things and low & behold...I visit the aisle where the candles are and I see a few small, two inch tall candles titled "Cactus Blossom." I curiously and excitedly took a sniff and guess what?? It smells like a big fat sun-warmed coconut. Lol. So...what I first thought was an oddly executed and ironically named perfume...I realize...that cactus blossom MUST smell LIKE COCONUT!! Projection - 2 feet. Longevity - 4-5 hours but will last 24 hours on clothes. (And mind you...I only have the body mist. If they make this a perfume too the strength will be insane!) Overall Score - 9/10 Final Note : If you adored the obviously discontinued 2014 Very Sexy f/ Victoria Secret in the white bottle...You've found your replacement!! This is the EXACT smell. No difference whatsoever. I highly recommend it. Also to note...this is a compliment magnet and can be worn year round. The coconut makes it ideal for summer and the warmth thrown in would make it a cozy one for winter. The sweetness is just right also to note. Not cloying at all. The body mist of this I got for like $6 on Ebay and its stronger than PLENTY of eau de toilettes in my collection! Highly recommend! One of the better released Bath & Body Works has ever released...right up there with Twilight Woods in my opinion! Big thumbs up B&BW!!

This is my #1 favorite BBW scent EVER! I no longer purchase the mist, only the body creams/lotions, well I only purchase 6 mist & NO others, b/c most don't last at all, but the 6 i do purchase are, this cactus blossom, in the air, into the night, fairytale, fall in bloom, & you're the one, if it's not one of them, i'm not getting it lol. I fell in love with this one the 1st year it was released, I blind bought it just to get my buy 3 get 3 free. & it was the best blind buy I've ever done lol. This fragrence is so soft & beautiful, & a sweet & sexy thing going for it, with the vanilla, just BEAUTIFUL in everyway....well needless to say it disappeared fairly quick from the shelves, never to be seen again(at least i didn't see it), until this year, 2023, so OF COURSE, i rush to the store, find it....no vanilla...well...its still amazing & i still LOVE it...but it lost a little of that emph that just made it special & the soft sexy feel in once had, so i just bought the body cream, which smells more like the OG mist imo, i guess b/c of the shea/coco in the lotion.

I actually blind bought this after deciding to branch out and use one of Bath & Body's many sales to get scents that weren't peach, raspberry, and/or peppermint. (All good smells, I just got burnt out on them...) And I'm happy I did. To start with, I really love this scent. It's very strongly coconut to start off, but the vanilla and cactus is still noticeable. After about a half hour, it's more an alcoholic flowers on top of a coconut marshmallow. That description may sound odd, but this body spray is oddly worthwhile and, as someone who works with the public, it's also easy-going enough to wear to work in my opinion. This is light enough to wear all the time and I really liked that the scent actually lingers without having to be "hosed" like some other body sprays. Though I need to say if you do get a bit heavy handed, I've found this to be oddly forgiving on the sinuses compared to something like Twisted Peppermint or Dark Amethyst.

Fresh, abstract shampoo-like scent. I don't detect any specific florals, fruits or other elements, just a fresh, clean slightly floral fruity blend. It's very welcoming and feminine. For those who want to smell like they have girly, freshly washed hair, this one's worth checking out. There's a hint of green bitterness to counterbalance the sweet-freshness. I slept on this one for months but slowly came around to it, since I'm a sucker for a competent shampoo scent. Now I'm loving it. The only downside to this one is that the opening accord which is sparkly and very enticing, comes apart fairly quickly, revealing a somewhat lackluster musky base. However, the scent's best features seem to somehow be miraculously revived some hours after, instead of disappearing completely. That magic trick makes this one worth it.

The 2019 version with vanilla is the best. That's the one with the succulents on the label. I am totally in love with that version and it ranks right up there with my other all-time faves from Bath & Body Works. The two re-releases saw the vanilla removed and replaced with lemon. This version isn't nearly as good or addictive. The vanilla really warmed-up this fragrance and made it cozy. The newer versions seem much colder in contrast and resemble a much fresher take on the scent. I personally have no interest in the lemon version and have hoarded as many as I could find of the original which is unique and special.

First, I have to vehemently disagree with any less than positive reviews here. Cactus Blossom is one of my hands down favorite BBW scents. The perfect coconut scent for coconut lovers like myself who are tired of the same old coconut frags that BBW keeps releasing. I honestly didn't realize that this had coconut or vanilla at first sniff until I read the description. It is so refined and refreshing. Very fresh with a little warm sweetness. A coconut vanilla floral in the absolute best way possible.

I honestly didn't expect that I would love this scent as I'm not much of floral girl. But somehow the combination of coconut, cactus & vanila do did wonders. On me, its fresh sweet scent. It's not too sickeningly sweet, which makes me grateful as it's not too cloying & mild scent. I'm looking forward to buy the full size & not to forget its suitable for the humid weather in my country.

This is another great one cactus flower, coconut and vanilla are a great combination. I also agree with other comment's that this could be unisex as my husband has been using it for 2 years now and has received lot's of compliment's. If you like these fragrance notes then this is a must have you can't go wrong.

This is not extremely floral at all to me. It reads very clean and bright, with a slight aquatic edge. I really love this scent after the gym, and I pair it with my Billie no 2 perfume. I will say, I do not get much of the coconut once the scent dries down but I still really love it.

My favorite scent from bath and body works! Very lactonic, creamy, and powdery. Not getting much of a green or cactus smell. I hope they bring it back. Edit: they brought it back and it’s not the same. It only smells good in this packaging and the dark pink faceted one.

I got this as a Christmas present in 2019. It's been my go-to scent for the past few months. It's a very clean smell that doesn't have an overpowering smell. It's also a very unique smell that doesn't feel like it's been overdone a million times.

gorgeous fresh sweet scent. this is literally the perfect summer fragrance. sweet but not too sweet, green without smelling like cilantro. lasts ages and smells great on everyone (in my experience).

Hmm I definitely agree with the listed notes, although this is also very floral. It’s a creamy sweet floral scent. If you like florals, it’s impossible not to like this.

I smelled this at my friends house, I loved this instantly. It is also extremely similar to Mohave ghost from Byredo which I own. Almost the exact same.

Took a long break from B&BW since it takes me forever to get through the body sprays and I prefer perfume. However, in order to not blow through more expensive frags, I thought I'd give the summer body sprays a go this year for the intense heat of the fast-approaching summer. I picked up sprays of cactus blossom, at the beach, coconut lime and almond blossom. This has the BEST longevity and sillage of all of them (3ish hours; arm's length + trail)! Wow! More on the end of an EDT than body spray--super impressed. The cactus blossom comes off as a fresh floral and the coconut vanilla make it sweet. It's really delicious and a great bang for your buck if picked up during the sale.

I was intrigued by this one. Finally got a chance to sniff it and sample the body spray while walking through a mall. I really liked it. Very soft, somewhat sweet & powdery, but not in that sickly sweet way that makes me want to gag. I'm not a huge fan of Bath & Bodyworks because I find the body sprays do not last at all and a lot of their scents are very artificial or headache inducing. I have never tried the actual perfumes so maybe they would last longer & seem less synthetic. But this body spray actually lasted on for inner arm for quite a while. I liked this one enough that I might buy it.

I'm actually amused by other people not smelling the cactus note, and predominantly getting a creamy vanillic floral experience...because I do too. Coach Dreams has a vegetal cactus note to it, and I expected this to be similar, but it isn't at all. Whatever "cactus" here is comparable to the mellow smell of aloe. None of these notes are distinct, they just blend seamlessly into one another. It's quite sweet. It smells like the texture of a coconut cream drink (the sort in a can). I didn't feel the need to pick this up when I tested it, but I think it would be a nice easy grab.

This was the last body spray I chose for myself from Bath & Body Works (4 years ago). If you are not into smelling like a candle, a cupcake or bouquet then this is not a bad choice. I agree that it doesn't lean either masculine or femme. I am not a huge B and BW fan and I really enjoyed this one. I have half a bottle left and it still smells great even being several years old.

For me it really depends on the day, sometimes it's cloying/headachey and other days it's a perfectly fine vanilla coconut. Definitely very sweet either way though. I prefer it for summer personally.

Pretty clear floral and coconut notes, but with a little hint of green underneath them. A bit on the sweeter side, and pretty bright. Probably wouldn't have picked it up if not for the sale.