Very Sexy (2018)

Congratulations to Jean Claude Delville! This perfume won several awards for good reason. There is a simple complexity to this perfume which puts it in a class of perfumes all to its self. The creator of this is operating on an expert level to have blended this formula. The first 20 minutes after the initial spray is outstanding (there is a reactive champagne sparkling effect that happens on the skin as the notes literally dance), however this quickly dries down into a barely noticeable perfume which resembles a body spray strength. ----------- In response to reading some of the reviews that say that this is not "sexy"... So much of what you bring to a perfume, becomes the perfume. If you are looking for a sexy vamp type perfume. This is NOT it. Look more in the direction of Poison by Christian Dior. I love that one, but it is a dramatically sexy hot number which is more boudoir... a little provocative to wear in everyday occasions. It is more of a "date night" type perfume. Although there isn't anything in this formula that makes this appear like a sexy vamp, this has a sweetness and freshness which puts this more in the category of a "girl next door" scent which is pleasant and possibly even office friendly (safe). The vibe I get from this is more in the range of spa-like because this is a light expression. (The musk notes lead, this keeps the overall impression of this perfume lighter than the typical vamp vibe). This isn't an "in your face" type of "sexy" expression that you'd wear for going out clubbing, (although you could wear it any time and any place). Although it may not be overtly sexy vamp, this has some flirty chemical notes within it which have an interplay with the skin, there's a fizzy type quality which I really love. I call it "a little bit of Tinker Bell" - which is sparkling, as if the notes dance upon the skin. This is a gorgeous perfume which has its own appeal and allure. This is an amazingly fresh clean fragrance that has that little bit of "magic" which makes it sparkle. I love this one, it was a love at first spray for me! Truly a great perfume! Again, Congratulations to Jean Claude Delville! I believe that this is a Masterpiece! ------------ This perfume wears like a culinary creation that strikes a balance between sweet, sour, pungent, and salty; the blend is sophisticated and ground breaking (I have not smelled another perfume that strikes this type of culinary balance -- I have a hunch that this will either appeal to you, or not -- due to the notes within this perfume - (it will be a difficult perfume to remain on the fence with). The chord registers in the alto range and has a sparkling Tinker Bell magic to it, like champagne. This was unique when it first came on the market - and to my knowledge, there are very few fragrances that smell like this (although it will probably have some copy cats by now). This is unexpectedly whimsical and enchanting. Victoria's Secret Noir Tease is one of the only other perfumes by VS that has this type of sweet/sour type chord (although it does not have a salty or pungent type note). That is another perfume that works extremely well with my chemistry. I will have to do a comparative test soon - between Very Sexy and Noir Tease. Kim Kardashian's signature scent has a similar sweet/sour chord - but is slightly higher, moving more into the soprano range. If you like Very Sexy - you should also try Kim Kardashian's signature scent. ------------- Several reviews mention this, this perfume wears in a way that is slightly soft and doesn't last long. There are body sprays that are more intense than this. This is the only draw back. However, this is a unique perfume, very fresh. If you like this to last longer, plan to purchase the purse spray too.

I've not yet purchased "Very Sexy" by Victoria's Secret - but I've recently tried this while shopping during the holidays. This is FANTASTIC! I love fragrances that have musk that dances and sparkles above the skin. This fragrance has this type of quality in the first hour of spray. It melds more into my skin - later, but starts off this way. This would take a much longer review to delve further into - I need to take the time to put this to the test that I typically do. But for a couple of quick spray and dash sessions - this fragrance is AWESOME! I love how this sets up on my skin - I think you'd like to try this one too! I agree with some of the reviews that state that Very Sexy is not as child-like (cotton candy) as a lot of the other Victoria Secret fragrances are. This has a quality about it that feels grown up and mature enough to spark romantic interest -- but this also sparkles and smells like it is extremely FRESH (the musk notes dance above the skin and become very alluring... sexy)! This fragrance has an ageless/timeless quality to it. Someone who wants to appear fresh, trendy, up to date - would choose this over some of the other heavier fragrances that scream "Grand Mother's perfume". This is HOT -- This will definitely move you from being a wall flower - into someone that is sought after! ---------- If you like "Very Sexy" by Victoria's Secret - I feel that you should also try Avon's new fragrance called "Velvet". Velvet is very similar to Very Sexy - and definitely "in the same fragrance family". They both wear in much the same way. Velvet has more of a rose oud (a deeper rose quality to it) that has an alluring "VERY SEXY" type essence that draws you in for a hug - and will make you linger longer. Avon's Velvet Body Lotion and Shower Gel are the BEST that I've ever tried... No joke. I would normally NOT make such a claim, but I've been into fragrances since the late 1970's... and I've had the pleasure to wear a lot of fragrances and have represented a number of high end fragrances while doing fragrance modeling for department stores. When I say that Avon has created THE BEST Body Lotion and Shower Gel -- I'm serious! You've got to try this for yourself! It is heavenly! Love it!

IMO, this definitely is appropriately named. Everything about this fragrance is what I would consider very sexy in a perfume. Although, I don’t feel it is “dark” or “mysterious”. I feel it is not a mystery that the fragrance’s statement is conveying it is sexy,seductive,alluring, and intoxicating. I think it is very good for winter and fall, but it is also just fresh enough to wear in summer and spring. I am currently wearing it in the spring and it is really superb. However, I think it’s worse performance might be in really hot summer days. I don’t know yet, but that is just my guess because some of the notes feel a little too “rich” to radiate in high heat without being a bit overwhelming. But in the spring days it seems to still work nice. I still think I would wear on a nice breezy summer night. It does make me feel very sexy when wearing it. I feel more confident as well. On my chemistry it comes off very feminine, yellow florals, a touch of mimosa, amber and a good base of musk. I don’t smell the blackberry or any of the other notes others have mentioned. It also smells very similar to Pure Poison to me. Everything that I’ve stated about Very Sexy, I would say the same about Pure Poison. The difference, for me, is Very Sexy I can smell more of the yellow florals. And Pure Poison has a much more mysterious and dark vibe to me. Very Sexy smells like a sexy woman who knows what she wants. Where as Pure poison smells like I may have a few sexy options of what I might want, you never know lol. I get many compliments from men and women. But It might not be the best option for office wear. Nor would I consider it a “safe” blind buy. I really enjoy that my husband loves this on me. He says it smells addictive because it makes him want to keep smelling it. This is obviously just my personal experience. It might not be the same for everyone. But if it helps, for reference, my favorite perfumes are gourmands and orientals. My body eats up most fragrances, so I usually tend to wear ones that many people would consider strong. Overall I just really love this fragrance and any time I want to feel like a confident sex vixen, this is the one I reach for :)

A few years ago I went to get some more of the VS haircare products, which I loved, and found that they had been discontinued. The scent of those products was my favorite, fresh/ clean/ floral/ musky, and the scent stayed in your hair. Disappointed, and since Body By Victoria (which I believe the haircare smelled most similar to) was discontinued too, it was suggested by the sales associate that I try this perfume. This one is similar, but a little different. Maybe if you took the scent of the haircare or Body By Victoria and made a darker “night” version? A slightly spicy, floral musk, with a hint of blackberry. I don’t really smell the cappuccino. I see other reviewers detect cactus. Perhaps there’s a “cactus accord” in here somewhere? But I don’t think I would have necessarily been able to point that out if I didn’t see it listed in the notes. I have this in the body oil (discontinued) and body spray. The body spray is plenty strong enough. I do also like the perfume version. The roller ball perfume smells a little different to me, I think the spiciness is missing? But I do like this scent very much, it has an addictive quality.

Ugh this is soo underrated! I think of all the VS scents this one is def the best. I think the name is very fitting. It's dark, mysterious, extremely sexy but in a confident subtle way... not in a loud, demand all the attention tom ford black orchid way lol. It's a fresh and clean yet warm and sultry dark woody peppery floral. I don't think Very Sexy is comparable to any other perfumes that exist (other than its own previous iterations/predecessors), it's so unique! I honestly dont think it really smells like any of the notes lol and it doesn't smell fruity at all either. I think if any of the listed notes are most prominent, it's amber, wood, musk and florals. I think of all of the other popular VS perfumes I have (heavenly, tease, bombshell) very sexy is definitely the best one. I think it's perfect for winter/fall but it's light and fresh enough to absolutely work for warmer months too.

I've loved this for years. Even the body mist in this is amazing. At first spray it smells like insect repellent, however if you just wait, it smells fantastic! It turns into a scent I have trouble describing cause it doesn't smell like anything else. It's just really good. Its warm, slight citrus, slight floral, vanilla, just super yummy woman fragrance. I've been wearing it since it came out in 2002. It says 2018 here because they just changed the style of the bottle. I've never been without this, its always a staple in my wardrobe.

I don't understand how anyone can describe this perfume as dark or "old lady", what kind of old ladies do you know? To me, Very Sexy is the epitome of brightness and freshness. Think pale green colors, fizzy and sparkling citrusy-green notes, soft florals, and an uplifting, airy musk. It’s sexy, yes, but not in a dark and mysterious way; more in a flirty, bubbly, saccharine kind of way. It’s absolutely gorgeous. The kind of perfume that makes your teeth ache from the candy-like sweetness in the best, most addictive way.

I am nooootttt a floral girl by any means. Having said that, this is probably my favorite floral perfume i own. It's a bit of a juvenile scent (which is fine because I myself am a teenager), but in a sophisticated way. It smells a little bit like Bombshell, if Bombshell had a twin sister that listened to Slipknot and had a much older boyfriend in a rock band. It's fresh, it's fruity, it's floral, it's sweet. I love it. Also pairs well with vampire blood by bath and body works.

An ultimate 2000s gem. It’s held up well. I liked the previous versions a bit better, but I think this one is much closer to the original debut version. It’s a dry sweetness, and a dark berry punch with a little bit of coffee and pheromones. Maybe a hint of rose?. Honestly it’s a love/hate. I don’t hate it but sometimes I just can’t love it enough to wear it. But when I do have it on, it feels sleek like liquid latex. Sexy!!!

Very Sexy feels like an aspiration that I have, an image of a person I perhaps could be, and not someone I have fully developed into yet. It is to my future what English Laundry is to my past. My enjoyment of it is almost subconscious and involuntary, I find myself smelling my wrist out of habit. It makes me salivate in a way similar only too (funnily enough) Love Spell. A combination of the two could be delicious.

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy is one of the perfumes I will always have in my collection. I don't really get the floral descriptions here but it is a fresh and clean scent. It smells like you smell naturally great and just stepped out of a shower. For me- it's a sexy skin scent. I would also call it fairly unisex. This is not a great bling buy option because it can be polarising. But I love it on myself.

I always find it funny when things that smell so fresh are branded as "dark" or "sexy" don't get me wrong, this scent smells amazing and makes me feel amazing, but for me, one of the most noticeable scents in it is the cactus and powder. A nice crisp fresh powdery scent, I'd mostly equate it with a spring day. Totally opposite the bottle/marketing! This is a scent I always come back to!

I picked up a minimist and eau de parfum rollerball of this at a ridiculously small price during one of VS‘ sales after swooning over it while testing. Darkly sexy, juicy berries and rose, with subtle but noticeable musk and woods; and I could swear I detect sandalwood even though it is not listed. Full bottle worthy for sure, it is a love for me.

My mom had the 2007 version and it smells so good and lasts very long. My first very own was the 2014 bottle version. And it’s way weaker than what my mom had. It’s still my go to perfume on winter and date nights. A true to its name perfume. A very sexy, alluring lady and expensive smell. Not good for summer though.

On every front, this is a winner for me! Simply beautiful and quite remarkable in my opinion. My hubby likes this one too... So many people give me compliments when wearing this beauty. The cactus is GIVING! LAST ALL DAY LONG! Just gets lovelier with time. Smells very similar to the original.

This is the only berry fragrance I can do only because it’s so beautifully done. It’s not too mature but definitely not a childish scent like most at VS. I’m so glad the blackberry is gentle with a powdery sweet smell and doesn’t smell like berry lipgloss. This is one of my favorites.

I'm so confused by the comments. This is MY GO TO. My husband loves it, one of my other male friends complimented me on this its SOOOOO SEXY as the name says. Maybe it just works well for me and I have some top brand fragrances that I'll pick this over.

I love this scent! I get so many compliments on this perfume. It's a berry scent with warm sweetness, spice, with some floral, and woodsy notes. I would only wear this in thr fall, or winter. It's long lasting and has a moderate sillage.

This is my go-to for a date night with my boyfriend. It is a very sultry scent - if a little black dress was made into a scent, this would be it. The only criticism I have of this scent is that it has very weak staying power.

This is my favorite VS perfume! Its sultry, passionate, lives up to its name. This is the perfect date perfume. You'll get compliments on this perfume, but it does project better on clothes than skin. Would def repurchase

This is so so pretty. I agree that it has a darker vibe too it. It’s mysterious because it is so well blended. This isn’t the most unique thing I’ve smelled but it sure is pretty and a people pleaser. I’m a fan.

I have to say that it is a Magic in a Bottle. It was a blind buy but it worth Letterly. I smell a lot of Dark Orcid and light Fruits with little powder. Awesome!! Thanks, Victoria's Secret.

I bought this perfume 2 years ago . Its for matured woman from 30s. this is my second bottle. the performance is great. I wear from 7am and it lasts on me mx 6hrs

De los mejores perfumes que he tenido! Mi top 1 de favorito! No he encontrado algun otro que se le asemeje y me encanta. Siento que es muy único, sexy y coqueto.

My husband gave me as a present of recent Valentine and I love this smell so much. Many people around ask about this smell so I believe this is really good

This scent lives up to its name and is definitely so sexy! Great as a going out scent or even a bedtime scent, it smells great!

WHY are there so many iterations of this...Is the formula different?

I just received my sample today. I was curious about this one based on the notes. For a modern scent the profile is quite unique.. cactus, cappuccino, hortensia, camelia. It's a pretty scent although I'm not sure what I'm smelling exactly. I would consider this a floral clean freshie with a touch of green. I think it's the pepper and cactus that balance out any sweetness. I don't get any cappuccino and if florals aren't your thing, you might want to steer clear of this one. If you're looking for a nighttime amber oriental kind of scent, this is not it but I can see how the name and bottle might be misleading. If VS still sold the same formula of perfumes from the early 2000's like Body, Pink, Rapture, Dream Angels I'd have all of them in my collection. They were strong, long lasting, memorable, high quality, suitable for all ages and really embodied the brand at the time. I'm lucky if I can get three hours from perfumes these days but my skin may be absorbing them more now than when I was younger.

Victorias Secret website states the notes as: vanilla orchid, sun-drenched clementine, wild blackberry Back in the day when I was still in high school 2006-2009 I remember trying this & not liking it. To me, it smelled too mature & the formulation back then was more complex. Today though at age 33 I really like it & do find it sexy smelling. When you first spray it you get blasted with the scent of alcohol before it starts to dry. Afterwards you’re left with a warm fruity floral. It’s pretty straightforward & still seems to have a little woodiness to it but not much. The clementine fades away after about 10-15 minutes & vanilla orchid takes its place to intermingle with the juicy blackberry. It’s not too sweet. The orchid & berry are nicely balanced; neither one overpowers the other. It’s pretty easy to wear & can be worn for work or date night. If you can get this on sale, I say it’s worth the purchase.

I purchased the whole Very Sexy line in the large size (Original, Sea, Night, Orchid, and double rollerball with Wild Palm/Beach). The Very Sexy line of perfumes are my favorite "cheap" perfumes. I wear them depending on my mood, the occasion etc. This is a unique scent for sure! It is definitely SEXY. I've gotten a few compliments wearing this one. It smells more expensive than it is. The scent is so well blended that it's difficult to pick out any one note, which is a plus in my book. It's difficult to describe. I would describe it as soft, feminine, very mildly sweet, slightly fresh. You can really wear this day or night. Not really a Winter perfume, but any other time of year. I would 100% recommend any of the Very Sexy line, especially for the price.

Scentmojis: 🍊☕️💋🗝️ Whenever I smell this I kind of go, “Ahhhh,” 😌 mentally. It’s a really nice, soothing, warm scent. I can see why it’s called “Very Sexy”—it’s definitely darker and more interesting than the Bombshell line. At the same time, it’s never heavy or pushy like a lot of darker fragrances can be. It reminds me a bit of Abercrombie 8 because the clementine + musk makes for a lovely combination. For having such a variety of notes, I can’t say I necessarily smell very many of them—but that just means it’s well-blended. My one gripe with this is that it fades very quickly—I’m talking 30 minutes quickly. But it hits so many other marks, I definitely think it’s worth it.

I will admit, I mostly bought this for the bottle! I used to like the scent back in the early 2000’s, so I thought, why not bring it back? I’ve been into sexy florals lately. Not so much gourmands. this is very good. Definitely a spicy, musky scent with a slightly aquatic thread running through it. For me it evokes confidence. THe lotion that I got for free with it is so potent you can just buy the lotion on its own and wear it!

Beautiful dark and mysterious orchid. It is a very unique scent. On me I only the orchid, amber, blackberry, and musk come through. It is a slightly sweet but equally powdery floral. I usually hate powdery scents but it just works so well with the orchid. I hate Victoria's Secret but I have to give them credit. It is beautiful. Definitely give this one a smell if you're looking for something a little edgier but still feminine.

The coffee notes, which were what appealed to me the most, are fine from this version. This is loaded with cactus and fruits. It’s super pretty. But completely devoid of any animalic or coffee sexiness. It’s very pretty, but not all that sexy. I like my sex full of patchoulis and vanillas and musks (particularly Egyptian). This is perfect for my job as a social worker for homeless teens.

Although VS starts a bit sharp and synthetic, it soon calms into a very attractive smell (but not necessarily in a “sexy” way). It mixes some fresh florals with spices, subtle fruits and clean musk very nicely. There is some soft powderiness running through as well. I find the composition very appealing. I only have the mist and it lasts quite well. A strong like for me.

This is indeed “very sexy”. Whenever I wear this I feel so confident and sexy. An amazing fit for date nights. It isn’t an old lady perfume at all as some people said, it doesn't have an age range. I am 21 and we literally wear this with my mom, already close to finishing the second bottle. Don’t blind buy but you can give it a try. It’s a good blend of the notes.

I have the body mist of this, and it's very good. Obviously not as long lasting as the perfume. If you are a black currant or plum lover, this is a perfume for you. The musk is balanced with the other notes of orchid, so it's not solely a "fruity" perfume. Definitely a date night worthy scent, for a sexy lady. It lives up to its name lol get a sample of it.

This is almost like the kind of scent you get when you enter a ladies spa. Idk why they named it very sexy it doesn't radiate sexy energy to me but it's better than most vs perfumes in terms of being a little more complex, sophisticated and elegant than your typical bombshell or tease but the longevity is absolute trash

This is such a beautiful, deep, seductive smell. It's fruity, musky, deep, and alluring. Has a fresh feeling to it as well so it's great for a hop out the shower scent, this would have to be my second favorite from the vs very sexy line. You smell like a woman who has her sh*t together.

This hasn’t always been my favorite, but I’ve grown to appreciate it! To me this is a sexy mature citrus fragrance with a vanilla dry down and some musk. I’m surprised that most people consider this a floral but every nose is different 🤷♀️ I like this for a nighttime event.

New to my collection - body mist version. This is totally unique and not like anything else in my current repertoire. The notes scared me a little, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. I know this will be gorgeous in the fall/winter and for the rare date night. x

I actually find this formulation very light and fruity, good for a warm day. I also find it somewhat casual and maybe flirty, but like another reviewer stated, not particularly sexy. I would reach for this on a casual summer day when I want to smell fresh.

I recently got a rollerball of this. It's nice! Smells like cactus, musky blackberry, and faintly like cappuccino. I see why it's called Very Sexy but it's a bit more like a refined woman than a strictly wild promiscuous one.

This wasn’t what I expected. It’s pretty and elegant. I think it is sexy, but that’s not the predominant characteristic. It’s not too fiery or sultry, but more warm and intimate.

Smells very boss-like to me. It definitely makes me think berries but a more deep way. It definitely lives up to the name as it is a sexy scent, perfect for a date.

This perfume is mostly musky to me. I'd say it's sexy, but more in a fresh way rather than animalic. It's like, it was trying to go there but then pulled back to appeal to the masses. So, sexy but safe. I wouldn't wear it to work though, maybe on a second or third date type of a scent. Anyway, I get the cactus up top and it smells green, slightly earthy, and very watery. Very unique. I then smell a sweet dark fruit, but not too sweet, but ripe. I would've thought it was plum, but blackberry fits too. Then, it's all musk. That musk is there from beginning until end but the other notes fade away. I tried it on someone else and was able to pick up the clementine on them but not me. I really want to smell the coffee note, but I don't smell that at all. It's also a little spicy, but not too much. Lasts around 3 hours and I think it projects pretty far. Not bad for VS, but has a lot of room for improvement, but given that this is reformulated, the original formula probably had more to offer. Not worth the retail price in relation to the quality, but sale offer is pretty reasonable (under $40 for 1.7 oz). Edit: (9.15.2021) I forgot to mention that I smell a civet like note. Artificial but rather pungent and sexy.

Today is my first full wearing of this perfume. I'll be back later for a report. But one thing I can say is if you do not like powdery scents, then this one is not for you. If you do like them, it isn't baby powdery but more like the scented powders perfume makers have in their bath sets. Edit: Now that I have worn the fragrance from 7:30am-4:00pm (7.5 hours) I will update. The scent becomes quite close around the 3 hour mark, but you still get whiffs of it from your wrists or hair. I did apply the fragrance with a rollerball application, all over my chest, forearms, and behind my ears. The scent is very powdery in the first 3 hours, but settles into a nice mimosa-wood-light amber scent that is still here as a skin scent coming into the 8hr mark.

Got a rollerball of this, and .. meh. It’s got a somewhat generic bright-ish opening that’s followed by a blackberry that’s more floral than jammy (okay, maybe it gets a tiny bit more fruity as a skin scent), and it dries down to a musky-clean skin accord that’s ... fine. Maybe a little more sour than I’d like. I guess I’m missing out on the complexity suggested by the notes, and I’ve been trying to convince myself that I like this more than I actually do. It’s okay, though, and I can see why people like it.

This pulls very floral on me. Not a hint of coffee anywhere. I agree with those below who have concluded that the actual scent is a mismatch to the aesthetic advertising it. This is categorically a classic feminine fragrance, a basic sweet floral musk. It's entirely domestic, not dominatrix. It's nice, not screechy, blend is fine, sweetness pleasant. This just wasn't made for me. Review of an offical 7.5mL bottle that was a free gift with purchase. Decluttered.

Very mediocre. If this is sexy then im a 10/10. Neither is true. We're both average at best Even with our legs spread to beckon someone into a sexy embrace the odds are not in our favor and we're in for a rude awakening when we sober up and realize, we just any sexy even on good day. I imagine this is the perfume Melania wears. Seems her energy