Bombshell Intense

Earlier this year, I bought a decant of this from an online seller in my hometown. I was curious to know how it smell like and how long lasting it would be. Luckily, I wasn’t disappointed. I was determined to buy an EDT this month during a vacation to Sabah since they had a VS outlet there. It was an amazing deal for me as they had offered a set combo of EDT & lotion inclusive with a sling bag. How do I describe this perfume? At an initial spray, you get fresh cherry and peony. This combination is a harmonious spectacle in fragrance, in my humble opinion. Afterwards, it dries down to a smooth peony with a new lead, vanilla. The cherry takes a respite and lets peony and vanilla steal the show. But you still smell a little bit of cherry wafting as encore (every now and then). I absolutely adore this fragrance. It is the most long lasting Victoria’s secret perfume I ever had. It becomes my top favourite cherry perfume, with Nina Ricci’s Les Belles de Ricci Cherry Fantasy as the second favourite and Hello Kitty Sephora for women comes as the last favourite (even though cherry wasn’t listed in the notes but I detected a little cherry in Hello Kitty). Note: Perhaps these cherry perfumes perform well in hot weather as I live in tropical country.

I’m so happy I got Bombshell Intense on sale in-store; seriously, it is stunning. I’ve been on the hunt for a cherry/vanilla perfume that primarily smells of cherry/vanilla and not a bunch of other notes, and Bombshell Intense is everything I’d hoped for. It’s just so warm, fizzy, and the perfect amount of sweet! I definitely agree with the cherry vanilla soda comparison some reviewers have made here, but it’s even more delicious than that in my opinion. It lasts longer on me than other VS perfumes do, and I think it’s perfect for mild fall and winter, day or night. As far as where to wear it, I’d say it’s especially ideal for parties or a cozy date! I can’t wait to spritz this on when it starts to get chilly. I don’t think it surpasses Very Sexy Sea as my favorite VS fragrance, but it’s definitely a close second. Highly recommend this if you’re looking for a cherry/vanilla and you find it on sale!

This is a very feminine, bold, seductive scent. Smells like what a "girl boss" or a pin-up model would wear. Cherry is absolutely what you'll be met with right out of the gate, but it's not a cough syrup cherry it's more like a crystallized ruby cherry. The cherry scent is strong but it's softened by the floral, and made sweet with the vanilla. To me, it has that perfect balance of tart, musk, and sweet without being cloyingly so. It's not like a cherry pie kind of thing, as the musky florals prevent that from being the case. Some may find it too seductive to wear it everyday, but I find it very pretty and versatile for day and night personally. My last but honest thought, if the color red had a smell, it would be this.

Say what you will about VS fragrances, whether or not they’re “cheap” smelling or too floral, etc. In my experience there is no denying that whatever is in the VS DNA (and in the Bombshell line in particular) is a practical man-magnet. It’s like their catnip. Maybe it has pheromones, who knows! I wore Bombshell Intense today layered with Egyptian Musk oil and it was an absolute winner, lots of compliments. The added oil just gave an additional surge of depth, sillage and longevity. Despite being pretty sexy, this is a good daytime cherry, and won’t choke you out in hot weather. For evening I would consider layering on an additional cherry (maybe Ducchesa?). Or even a vanilla like Fire At Will. Highly recommend.

When I first sprayed this, I didn't detect the cherry and all I could smell was this delicious creamy vanilla or white chocolate. Then on subsequent sprays I could get that juicy cherry opening note followed by the aforementioned vanilla/white chocolate. On me, the cherry is juicy and sweet and a hint tart. I do still get small whiffs of the cherry throughout the wear time. The floral note is in the background and is subtle. It doesn't last long and is very soft/doesn't project far but it could be an everyday scent for me as i can be sensitive to smells at times. It makes me think of valentines day. edit: I now hate this...that cherry note just grinds down my nosebuds, its unrelenting

Boozy, sweet, syrupy cherries on a cozy bed of fluffy vanilla. This is much more beautiful than I was expecting! I’m not a VS hater by any means, but some of their fragrances can be very “one note”, repetitive or generic. BUT, this is absolutely divine. The opening is a bit harsh, imo. It’s a strong fruity blast but once it starts to settle in to the skin, the sweet creamy vanilla starts to come through and it’s just divine! Lasting power isn’t great, but certainly not the worst of all the VS fragrances I’ve tried.

A lovely blend of cherry, peony and vanilla throughout the weartime, which does make this fragrance rather linear. There's a squeeze of sweet citrus in the top for some freshness and jasmine & Ylang-Ylang in the heart, to boost the cherry and peony. The base adds sandalwood to add creaminess to the vanilla, as well as including patchouli to heat up the fragrance. The longevity and aura are both moderate on me; not great, but not bad either.

I wore this a lot from 2021 to 2023. Still one of my absolute favourites. I wear this when going out at night, makes me feel sexy and confident. Its always lasted on my clothes super long. The cherry is subtle but still there, I love how strong the peony and vanilla are as I enjoy floral scents. I sometimes layer it with less strong floral perfume and it makes it last longer on the skin.

in lovveeee with how this smells.. bold, sexy cherries followed by a warm vanilla and soft, enchanting florals. its too bad that it doesnt last or project at all even while wearing the matching lotion 💔 wouldn't suggest a blind buy, rollerballs for many vs scents including this one tend to go for cheap during their sales

i disagree with all the "dark scent" comments towards bombshell intense. despite the way its marketed, bombshell intense is actually a pleasantly sweet scent. with just 3 notes, it creates a simple yet enticing fragrance. think maraschino cherries mixed with vanilla. truly a pretty girl scent <3 on top of my wishlist now

Lovely spicy cherry-vanilla scent! I knew when I first smelled it, it would be a great cold-weather perfume. Mostly at night but I think ok during the day too. It's warm and delicious. Yes, it's simple but that's ok! not everything has to have 100 notes in it (no shade to original bombshell which I also love lol).

Out of all of my fragrances expensive or inexpensive, this is my husbands favorite. He goes nuts for it. To me it's flirty, seductive, sweet and simple. Nothing necessarily unique but definitely a crowd pleaser. It's a shame it doesn't last long on the skin.

Super linear cherry scent that you really cannot fault. At first it kind of smelled like cologne but it really is dark cherry with the slightest bit of vanilla. Love layering this with Bare Vanilla body spray from VS as well! Delicious combo ;)

This is a beautiful cherry fragrance with a little floral and vanilla mixed in, more feminine than TF Lost Cherry, but in the same vein. It lasts 6-7 hours on my skin where layered with the matching lotion or a body oil, and longer on clothes.

Another non offensive perfume from Victorias Secret. I like all of the VS line to be honest. This ones a mix of vanilla and cherry in a lovely bottle. Definitely wouldn't describe this as intense, but it does last on the skin quite well.

Its a more sweet and seductive version of the original Bombshell❤️But it's still fresh and youthful! Smells like red wet peonies, with a hint of vanilla and cherry🌸🍒🍨 Really feminine, sexy and playful perfume

This reminds me of one of my all time FAVORITE perfumes, Victoria by Victoria’s Secret! I’m so excited as Victoria has never been launched again after they stopped selling it. I’m so happy!

Better beware, ain't no T, ain't no shade But at the same time, bitches better get out the way I'm a femme queen, mother of a house of no shame My pussy is on fire, now kiss the flame

like cherry coke without the cola. not medicinal, layers beautifully. a wonderful wear to bed frag. nice to get right up on. gives me the feeling of having a crush on a movie star.

Truly enjoyable! An optimistic scent with a cherry vanilla twist. My daughter and I fight for it. It’s a great cold weather fragrance that’s perfect for work and play!