Very Sexy Now 2016

So far, the best VS EDT I’ve experienced ever! As expected from frags I perceive as well-balanced, my review may appear full of contradictions, so bear with me xxx I’ve been strolling in VS airport shop, searching for a purse perfume spray. The only ones avail were displayed near the cash register and I wasn’t impressed with the rather lousy selection lol. As soon as I tried Very Sexy Now sample, I became smitten with that clean opening... And bought what happened to be the very last bottle. See, I didn’t know that frag was supposed to convey a beachy vibe. As crazy as it sounds, I likened that lovely opening to recently washed and sun-dried cotton, complemented by a sensual backdrop. Today, I still find the opening and the dry-down (when it dwindles into a skin-scent, hours later) fresh and clean, close to aldehydic quality. Fear not, there’s no laundry detergent note though ^^^ Whereas that suntan oil analogy never popped into my mind. For sure, compared to the literal coconut milk from Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coco Extreme, Very Sexy Now may feel like sunscreen! But to a limited extent only. There’s a coconut husk touch that lends a woody creaminess, seamlessly blended with prickly pear or jackfruit - both fruits profiles sound quasi similar to me. Now, I’m seriously wondering whether that hot sand note is the main player that ties everything together! Because that creamy texture and tropical fruitiness are never cloying or bubble-gum sweet. The backbone is so sensual and rich, reminiscent of a sticky rice dessert - yet not edible. In short: VSN is neither laundry detergent clean, suntan oil cliché, gooey creamy, nor fruity gourmand. Again, thanks to thorough blending, boundaries are respected, in the most delicate manner. My favorite coconut-based scent, when I feel like wearing something a lil bit complex than straight-forward coconut. EDIT: I've just discovered that Korloff Gold dry down is very similar to Very Sexy Now 2016 (and better value!). Both are gorgeous summer scents! Check my review on Korloff Gold, you'll find more details on similarities and distinctions between those two.

Beautiful smell. This smells ALMOST identical to Bath & Body Works Waikiki Coconut fragrance. I have both and you can barely tell them apart. It's a beachy, coconutty concoction that is a sure-fire reminder of summer and beautiful get-aways. Bronze Goddess I also recently received and this does not smell the same. Bronze Goddess smells exactly like tanning oil that has dried onto sun drenched skin. This one smells more like a juicy coconut and the breezy outdoors and sand at the beach. They are both certainly in the summery "vein" or "category" but they do not smell the same. The caramel note in Bronze Goddess also contributes to the huge difference here. Anyway...I personally would actually choose this fragrance over Bronze Goddess easily. This is such a well-done coconut fragrance. Scent Itself - 9/10 Projection - Pretty soft. Only projects 3 feet or so for maybe...2 hours and then sits close to the skin however... Longevity - The longevity is about 8 hours on my skin but lasts 24-36 hours on clothes. Overall Rating - 9/10 Beautifully done VS! Looking forward to the 2017 edition! :D

Beachy, warm, sunny, and happy. This is a really lovely beachy scent with a sandy coconut scent as the star. The sand note is what makes this one so unique and beautiful to me. It adds a salty, dry, and mineral scent that blends really well with the sweet and creamy coconut. It also has this really pretty musky vanilla that’s noticeable throughout and becomes more prominent as it dries down. It’s not at all cloying... The sweetness here is really delicate, and the creaminess is light and airy. The pink lotus gives it a very nice slightly aquatic scent that enhances the overall beachy feel to this fragrance. VSN16 is my favorite out of the VSN fragrances that I own... I also have 2015 and 2014. Overall, It’s just a really great fragrance that I really wish they would have kept around. I get really good longevity with VSN16, it lasts throughout the day on me. The projection is nice too, it radiates out about an arm’s length from me.

I have been searching for my own idea of the perfect coconut scent, reminiscent of an 80's suntan oil whose name I can't recall. This turns out to be exactly what I wanted! This is my absolute favourite coconut Fragrance so far. It reminds me of a tropical beach vacation, lying on a white sandy beach, slathered with suntan oil, sipping Pina Coladas and soaking up the sun's rays. (Like we did in the fearless 80's) My only issue is the longevity. Luckily I happened to purchase VS 'Coconut Sunset' fragrance/body mist at the same time - coconut promo, I couldn't resist ;-) .When I tried these 2 layered it solved the longevity problem for me. I now get around 5-6 hours of coconut heaven. The bottle is exquisite! My search is finally over. If you're a fearless suntan oil lover please try this, you won't be disappointed.

@Stellagirl Absolutely, I'm here to help. :) Glad my review helped you out. And yes, the one that I was referring to in my review was the Bronze Goddess 2014 edition. I carefully read the reviews for all of the bronze goddesses and thought it over for a week or two before finally being swayed by the reviews on the 2014 edition. I got mine on Ebay, still sealed in box. Smells great, but as I said...I easily choose this over that one and reach for it much more often. Bronze Goddess is an amazing scent to wear to the actual beach...that's how much it smells like your skin after you've put on tanning oil and laid out in the sun for a few hours. Not really the type of scent to wear on a date, or to a club, or to the movies or anything. But yeah, give that one a go and let me know how you like it! -Mike

Almost a decade later this is the best "beach"/"sunscreen" fragrance I've ever tried. It's not at all sweet, nor does it try to smell like Coppertone sunscreen. This is a very mineral, dry, salty coconut scent that dries down to a subtle and musty dry vanilla in a very addictive way. Do not be put off by the fact that it's a Victoria's Secret scent, this is not a floral fruity or a gourmand. Sometimes I look at the bottle and become convinced I don't like it or should declutter it, but then I spray it on and remember that I can't stop smelling my arm when wearing it. I gotta stop being a snob about the marketing of a bottle because it's all about the juice inside. It definitely smells like a mall perfume, but it's a really unique mall perfume.

I have the EDP. I didn't think I'd like a VS perfume, but this is really, really lovely! I normally don't like summer perfumes with coconut because the coconut ends up smelling very artificial and sickly-sweet. On me, VSN's initial blast is "pina colada", which segues into a light, natural-smelling coconut. I don't get the sand and lotus notes but that's fine. It definitely says "beach" and "summer" to me. It's not overpowering and stays closer to the skin. This is a plus, since I work with people who aren't perfume wearers. I will say that even in extreme heat, this doesn't turn sour or sweaty. I have dry skin, so on me, this lasts for 2-3 hours on my arms and longer on my clothes and cleavage. I am OK with respraying if I feel the need to.

This is a creamy coconut.. didn't have any creamy one like this before, so it's interesting to wear it.. the sand note ads the creaminess I guess. I layer this with sweet perfumes.. witch is adding an edge to it and more projection :) I finally own a perfume with a sand note in it ! Happiness overload! I like the dry down more than the initial fruit blast.. which feels a bit acidic in my nose.

This is a very tropical, beachy scent with prominent note of coconut and hints of fruity floral. If you are into the likes of Bronze Goddess et al.....you will like this. Sillage was moderate but quickly turns into a skin scent. I bought 2 travel sprays(.27oz) at the last semi annual sale but wished I had gotten the 3.4 oz instead. A fun summer scent for sure.

Perfect beachy scent that can be splashed on generously! The sand accord is definitely there. No heady chemicals or sharp alcohol beginning to it, just hot sand and coconut water. It makes my homebody self feel the need to leave the house and spend all day at the beach which will make it well worth the price.

This scent is my favorite coconut beach scent! It lasts forever on my skin, simple notes with such lasting power. I feel like i'm on the beach with my feet in the sand and the the waves keep slightly washing onto the shore. I love scents that tell a story.

I love this simply for the hot sand accord. It truly does smell like sitting on the beach when it is easily 90 F / 32 C on the shore with a towel. I have yet to find this replicated elsewhere.

I have found that this perfume has excellent longevity. I usually apply 2 spritz to my hair 2 to my neck and chest and one on my wrist.

A smooth, sensual blend of husky coconut and beach sand. There’s some genuine artistry to this one, IMO. The sand accord is excellent here, with its warm, smooth minerality. I also really like how light everything about this fragrance is. Nothing about it is cloying or oppressive. The delicate sweetness is like watery nectar, and the creaminess is almost airy it’s so light. Despite the absence of an aquatic accord, I find there is a pleasantly watery impression VSN16 gives off that would make it perfect for a very hot, dry day at the peak of summer. I've had a travel spray of this sitting unused in a drawer for years, and I came into this review thinking I was going to sell it. Instead, I've come out of it looking forward to this summer, when I can give this fragrance some proper appreciation.

I just saw this yesterday, and sprayed the crap out of myself. It's really good, but not overly strong. It's VERY reminiscent of the white bottle, 2014, Very Sexy Now. In fact, at my VS, they had some of the 2014 bottles on the same display as this 2016 version, which I thought was weird, as I thought each year was a limited edition? They are very similar unless you do a side by side test. I loved the 2014 version, so of course I love this new scent also. I hated last years version of Very Sexy now. I also just might have to pick up another bottle of the 2014 version while it's still available, but probably I'll buy the latest version first. The bottle is gorgeous too. One of their prettiest bottles.

This is vacation in a bottle! Coconut 🥥 and sand 🏝️! It’s such an interesting fragrance, it doesn’t smell cheap or like tanning oil. The coconut doesn’t smell as synthetic as I’ve smelled in other scents. It smells like you just cracked a fresh one open on the beach. It’s done really well. It’s making me crave a piña colada 🍹! I’m curious to see how this will wear in the heat! I really enjoy it!!

Actually quite a well done VS scent Smells just like coconut syrup and coconut water. And theres also a bit of a dirty note in there.. like you've just had sex in the sand lol And the sillage was also quite impressive for a seemingly light fragrance. Edit: ended up buying this baby, it's going to be perfect for this coming summer.

Nice and summery, smells like coconut, pineapples, and a little flowery. Reminds me of sun and beach. Great for summer! Lasts fairly long too!

Unfortunately, I only have the travel spray version of this perfume, and I’ve probably had it for around 10 years now. I originally bought it on eBay back when I was heavily collecting Victoria’s Secret fragrances and other perfumes. I recently tried wearing it again after not using it for a very long time, hoping maybe my opinion on it had changed, but unfortunately it still doesn’t work for me. On my skin, all I really get is a very strong artificial coconut smell. I usually love coconut fragrances, but this one smells overly synthetic with my body chemistry and doesn’t blend nicely at all. The fragrance itself also hasn’t expired — I’ve kept it stored properly in a cool room over the years, even though I’ve moved around quite a lot, so it definitely hasn’t turned or gone bad. Unfortunately, I think it just comes down to the fragrance not working well with my skin chemistry personally. It’s disappointing because I wanted to enjoy it more, especially after keeping it for so many years, but unfortunately it’s just a bit of a letdown for me personally.

I love this scent so much! I think that this is honestly one of the best VS perfumes that they have made in a long time lol. I really like how I smell the coconut but it doesn't smell like that really cheap sweet coconut scent that is so prevanent now in a lot of perfumes that contain that note. This scent smells very summery (if that's even a word) but grown up at the same time. I really recommend this scent and I feel like this one should be permanent.