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.

This perfume smells weird! No, not like G. It smells like a combo of coconut with sunscreen! I had 'Very Sexy now 2015' and worse than this, but both have that sunscreen smell in common. YUCK. I GUESS this one isn't as bad as Very sexy 2015. I would say this 'sunscreen smell' is a little more bearable. I still wouldn't recommend either

It's a smooth "suntan coconut". Unlike other fragrances with a main note of coconut, it does not choke a person or turn sickeningly sweet. This is a huge plus. That's the fine line between a good coconut fragrance and a bad one. Like others said, sillage is just right, so long as you don't use a heavy hand. Longevity is pretty great, too. I'm glad for that -- seems like VS nowadays is a hit-or-miss. I'm wary of new VS. I am a coconut fanatic, but the thing I like the most in this scent is the "sand" aspect. It's unreal how a fragrance can capture the smell of hot sand at the beach. This is not something you come across every day. I have no clue what kind of notes make a "sand" accord -- it smells like melting butter. Perhaps this note/accord was created specially in a lab. Regardless, it definitely works. I grew up with a large natural lake two blocks down the street. This fragrance creates an image of my mother rubbing sunblock on me and my brother, and us lying our towels down in the tan sand. The heavy heat is rising from the sparkling sand as I crunch my toes down into it. I definitely prefer this over Very Sexy Now 2014 (due to chemistry, gardenia and the other florals didn't work for me). EDIT: This scent works SO well with my chemistry. My man loves it, too, and boy, is he picky. Besides this new one -- out of my entire, never-ending collection -- he's only liked two (and one of them he gave me as a gift because he liked the smell, lol). Very Sexy Now is truly hypnotic. The best way I can describe it is melted butter mixed with smooth coconut, and light florals lingering background. The more I used the small atomizer, and the more air got inside, the stronger and better the scent became. Sillage and longevity are extremely impressive. I now have two large bottles... and I think I need more. I do love most of their usual offerings of bright, crisp, fruity-florals, but this is a nice change. Best scent in a long time for VS. Good quality.

SOMEONE HELP ME!!! SO I PURCHASED SECOND HAND (TRUSTED SOURCE) VERY SEXY NOW STILL IN THE BOX STILL SEALED IN SALIPHANE. THE BACK OF THE BOX HAS NOTES LISTED COCONUT WATER, PINK LOTUS, WARM SAND ACCORD. NOW THE BOTTLE IS SIMILAR TO THIS BOTTLE BUT ITS ROUND.BLACK CAP WITH THE FLOWERS ON THE BACK. NOW WHEN SEARCHING I NOTICED OTHER USED OPENED BOXES FROM OTHER PEOPLE AND PLACES THAT HAD SAME BOTTLE AND BOX BIT THE NOTES WHERE AS LISTED THE GUAVA, FLOWERS COCONUT LIKE ON THIS FRAGRANTICA. SAME BOX SAME BOTTLE. BUT I SEEN OTHER BOXES AND BOTTLES LIKE MINE BUT NOTES LISTED COCONUT WATER ,PINK LOTUS, SAND ACCORD JUST LIKE MINE...NOW I KNOW THE BLUE VERY SEXY NOW IS THE COCONUT WATER LOTUS ONE BUT WHY ARE THERE EDITIONS ON THIS FRAGRANCE WITH THE NOTES LISTED LIKE THE BLUE BOTTLE? DID VICTORIA SECRET HAVE SOME MIX UP AND PRINTED THE WRONG NOTES ON A BUNCH OF BOXES? OR ARE THE NOTES ON MY BOX CORRECT??? LIKE I SAID MY BOTTLE HAD BLACK LID W THE FLORAL BACKGROUND BUT THE BOTTLE IS ROUND LIKE CYLYNDER SHAPED. I REALLY WANTED THE VERSION THAT HAS COCONUT WATER LOTUS AND SAND ACCORD NOTES. AND I SEEN THE NOTES ON THE BACK OF THIS SEALED BOX SO I ASSUMED THEY WERE CORRECT. BUT THIS FRAGRANCE SMELLS LIKE GUAVA AND FLORALS AND I SEEN THE SAME FRAGRANCE WITH DIFFERENT NOTES ON THE NACK OF BOX SO IM CONFUSED. I JUST WANT THE FRAGRANCE W THE SAND NOT GUAVA IM PROBABLY GOING TO HAV3 TO PAY EXTRA AND GET THE ACTUALL BLUE BOTTLE SO I KNOW..ANYONE KNOW IF THE NOTESON MY PERFUME BOX IS WRONG? IDE HATE TO BUY THE BLUE AND PINK 2016 BOTTLE AND IT SMELL IDENTICAL TO THE ONE I HAVE. END UP DICOVERUNG THE NOTES ARE ACTUALLY CORRECT... IT JUST SMELLS LIKE GUAVA MAN AND NOT AT ALL WHAT PEOPLE SAY THE SMELL ACTUALLY MATCHES THE 2017 LISTING BETTER Edit. There are mislabeled bottles out there. There are 2017 bottles with 2016 notes. ALL 2017 BOTTLES REGARLESS OF NOTES ON BOX SEALED ARE THE GUAVA 2017 PERFUME

(This review is a comparison of the 2014 vs 2016 version) Very Sexy Now 2016 smells so cozy, like warm island sands under a hot tropical sun. This is a gorgeous and subtle coconut scent that reminds me of the beautiful coasts of Hawaii. 2016’s opening is a bit heavy on the alcohol but it dissipates within seconds to be replaced by an inviting scent of white sands and salty sea air. A very unique fragrance that is decadent like buttered popcorn, and just like buttered popcorn the fragrance can be a bit too “rich” and cloying if over sprayed. The dry down has hints of lotus which gives VSN a very aquatic and fresh undertone; this perfume has the spirit of a hot California summer with sandals in one hand and a bottle of suntan lotion in the other. Overall both perfumes (2016 and 2014) are well done, they are weak in performance and the longevity is not great (even the EDP is skin soft) but I think these fragrances work so well because they aren’t heavy hitters, the coconut and sands would become too synthetic and messy otherwise. If I would have to pick between the two I would certainly choose VSN 2014; it’s white florals, beach, and suntan lotion all in one bottle. It’s never cloying despite my obsessive spraying, can be worn day or night and is perfect whether you are having lunch with girlfriends or lazing around the house. In my opinion these are great fragrances by Victoria’s Secret, and both should be considered if you’re longing for the essence of summer. Vienna.Pink

i find it funny how someone voted it similar to CDG Odeur 53 which is supposed to smell like liminal space stuff: burnt rubber, vinyl, sun-dried inflatable pool, chlorine, magazines, scotch tape, hot light bulb, and whatever. idk but they aren't wrong tho? maybe the one i have is just a really old batch bc i found it inside my old closet, so i fear it alr went bad. it smells like latex coconut, like it has that burning plastic smell that I get from Diptyque Philosykos. I supposed that's how the hot sand accord should smell like? i get hints of coconut more on fabric but on skin it's just straight up rubber like philosykos with something buttery in the background. does anyone else have the same issue?

I bought this in a 4 Pak. It had the VS original, 2014, 2015 & 2016. I kept the 2016 one. This is heaven on earth! Perfect mix of coconut, floral, beachy scent. The body spray is so so on projection & village. But I found that using the new VS Coconut Sunset (coconut & pink Jasmine) lotion first, then the VS Very Sexy 2016 fragrance mist holds up like a dream & I've gotten so many compliments on that combo. Kudos to VS for their new approach to mixing & creating new scents.

This one looks interesting. I had bought a sampler pack of I think 10 VS perfumes, to my nose they were heavy alcohol and they all had this similar base I couldn't get past. I'll use the words cheap and/or too young for my 40 year old blood. My one and only VS perfume I own and love is seduction black orchid no.1......... Can anyone tell me if this new one by any chance stands out as different amongst the rest of the VS perfumes? The notes sound delicious to me.

How is the longevity of the EDP? I see above there are a few 'poor' votes, which correlates which some reviews posted about the body mist. I'm not sure if people are voting for the body mist or the EDP. I'm under the impression the scale is supposed to be for the strongest form available, so it can be compared to the niche parfums in the database. As many of us know, body mists don't usually (and aren't meant to) have good longevity.

To: Mdox407 Thank you for your thorough review of Very Sexy Now 2016. I'm a huge fan and have been looking for something similar. I'm interested in Bronze Goddess but am a bit confused by all of the variations of the fragrance. May I ask which version of Bronze Goddess you are referring to in your review? I would like to find the one that most closely matches the smell of suntan lotion! Thank you :)

Just ordered a bottle since they were sold out of the smaller bottles in the store. Very beachy and coco nutty. It does remind me ALOT of Harajuku Lovers "G" , which I used to love. , and can't find anywhere. There's a new BBW fragrance called Honolulu Sun which I didn't see in the database and is also close to this. I love coconut in a perfume, but it has to be done right, and this is.

I just got this perfume today. I really like this one. It reminds me a little of Waikiki Beach Coconut by Bath & Body Works, and is also similar to other coconut Fantasies that Victoria's Secret has done in the past. You can smell the sand, and Coconut mixing together. This is the perfect scent for the beach. I will be doing a full review on Youtube sometime soon.

I was looking for the right coconut lotus fragrance forever. Such a beauty. has a good sillage, in my opinion bottle is a lot of fun. I used to like some of the fragrances from VS, but did not buy anything before this one for the last 4 years. I am very happy! Sweet, delicious, enticing, not macaroons sweet, just delicate sweet and so gourmand fragrance!

Beachy Summer days in a bottle. When I wear this, it really evokes vacation memories in Boracay sitting on the beach, sipping on a fresh coconut. The sand note is very prominent, but in a good way. I only wear this during warmer months so I don't know how it performs during cooler weather. It lasts about 3 hours on my skin during Summer

A classic coconut, beach day, sunscreen and salt perfume that just feels like summer and makes me happy when I wear it. It’s an easy grab for those low key beachy and pool events. VS should have made this a permanent scent. It’s so much better than a lot of their permanent fragrances

Very Sexy Now 2016 by Victoria Secret smells mostly of lotus flower with a sun-baked coconut undertone and salty sea notes. It is very beachy! Oddly enough I was expecting something sweeter, but this is a nice-and-easy everyday summer scent.

A nice scent version of suntan lotion - Coconut, like a dry coconut... :) I bought the body mist but will return it as it lasts maybe 15 minutes on me.

It smells like something rotten. It’s super gross