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Victoria’s Secret Victoria’s Secret Angel fragrance
Victoria's Secret

Victoria’s Secret Victoria’s Secret Angel

EDP Feminine · 2011 · by Unknown
6.4 /10

Victoria’s Secret Victoria’s Secret Angel scores 6/10 for longevity and performs best in Mild conditions.

Best in Mild 6/10 longevity
From USD 75–110From EUR 69–101From GBP 59–87From PKR 15,000–22,000From AED 250–380From INR 6,225–9,130From SAR 281–413
6 Longevity
5 Sillage
7 Versatility
7 Value
6.6 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Fruity Floral Sweet Powdery
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Plum2CucumberHEART NOTES30–120 min1Gardenia2Violet3Pink pepperBASE NOTES2h+1Musk2Amber3Agarwood (…
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileFruityFloralSweetPowderyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Daily Evening Casual Date night
Seasons
Spring Fall Winter

Climate Performance

Avg 6.6 / 10
Extreme Heat
5/10
Average
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
6/10
Good
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
7/10
Good
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
8/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
7/10
Good
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

Embodying the aspirational 'VS Angel' image, this fragrance became a cultural touchstone in the US for its blend of playful fruitiness and sophisticated floral depth.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

Its versatile fruity-floral blend works well in milder UK climates and offers a pleasant, inviting aura in most US weather, best avoided in extreme heat and humidity.

How It Compares

Often considered a more affordable and playful alternative to popular sophisticated fruity chypres like Coco Mademoiselle, capturing a similar 'glamorous youth' vibe.

The Controversy

None, generally seen as a crowd-pleasing and successful launch for the brand.

Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel: A Data-Led Buyers’ Guide

Released in 2011, Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel by Victoria's Secret has become a reference point for EDP fragrances in the Fruity, Floral, Sweet, Powdery family. This guide cuts through the noise: performance data across five climate zones, pricing in the currency you actually shop in, and a clear verdict on whether it belongs in your collection.

Embodying the aspirational 'VS Angel' image, this fragrance became a cultural touchstone in the US for its blend of playful fruitiness and sophisticated floral depth.

How Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel Smells: Notes & Development

Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel opens with Plum and Cucumber — the first impression as it hits the skin. As the opening settles, the composition pivots to its heart of Gardenia, Violet and Pink pepper. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Musk, Amber and Agarwood (oud).

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Fruity, Floral, Sweet, Powdery — easy to place and easy to wear.

Performance: Longevity, Sillage & Versatility

Longevity (6/10): Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel delivers moderate longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 5–8 hours. A midday touch-up is rarely necessary but can extend the experience on special occasions.

Sillage (5/10): Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (7/10): Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel is context-aware, performing well across a range of situations without feeling mismatched. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $75 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Climate Performance: Where Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel Works Best

Of the five climate zones we score, Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 8/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Its versatile fruity-floral blend works well in milder UK climates and offers a pleasant, inviting aura in most US weather, best avoided in extreme heat and humidity.

Its average across all five zones is 6.6/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel is best suited to Daily, Evening, Casual, Date night. The intimate projection makes it particularly suited to close encounters — dates, small gatherings, and one-on-one settings where a lighter touch is the right call.

Seasonally, Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel performs best in Spring, Fall, Winter. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Often considered a more affordable and playful alternative to popular sophisticated fruity chypres like Coco Mademoiselle, capturing a similar 'glamorous youth' vibe.

What Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel sits at $75–$110. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.

Regional pricing: PKR 15,000–22,000 in Pakistan, AED 250–380 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Victoria's Secret, Ulta, Macy's. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Faces, Lifestyle. Pakistan: Scentsation, Naheed, Al-Fatah.

Verdict

Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 6.2/10 puts Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

None, generally seen as a crowd-pleasing and successful launch for the brand.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel last?

Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel has a longevity score of 6/10. On average skin, expect 5–8 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel worth the price?

At around $75, Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel by Victoria's Secret is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel smell like?

Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel is characterised by Fruity, Floral, Sweet, Powdery accords. Opening with Plum and Cucumber, the heart revolves around Gardenia and Violet, settling into a base of Musk and Amber.

Is Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel good for hot or humid weather?

Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel handles warm weather adequately (score: 6/10). It performs reliably through a typical hot season without requiring adjustment.

Is Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel for men or women?

Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Angel is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.