Turn heads and cause drama with these intriguing, memorable perfumes
Often worn by Ava Gardner, this is my original favorite Bombshell scent. I got this recommendation from Laren Stover's book, The Bombshell Manual of Style.
Fracas Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz.
Bold, yet sweet, just like a classic Bombshell!
Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum
This sassy scent starts off sweet but packs a punch. A real Bombshell classic
Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum with Tuberose & Jasmine
Technically not a perfume, this one note wonder adds mystery and intrigue as it warms to your skin.
Not A Perfume
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The Bombshell Manual of Style
Dark, sensual, and mysterious, just like a classic Bombshell, this complex scent has notes of Bergamot, Cassie, Sandalwood and Musk
Frederic Malle Une Fleur De Cassie
You'll steal hearts like one if you wear this complex and rich Bombshell perfume. Featuring top notes of leather and moss with a twist of jasmine and patchouli.
Bandit Eau de Parfum
This romantic beauty from the House of Guerlain balances fruity peach notes with spicy patchouli and a mysterious base.
LES LÉGENDAIRES Mitsouko - Eau de Parfum 75 ML / 2.53 OZ
This storytelling Bombshell scent from boutique Georgia fragrance house Elysian starts with top notes of apple and peony and descends into warm brown sugar and tonka bean before settling into the mysterious depths of musk and blonde woods.
Fairest of Them All
A tantalizing scent that evokes the secret nightclubs of the Harlem Renaissance- the perfect place to find a Bombshell! This perfume features some of my favorite Bombshell notes- bergamot, tobacco and patchouli
Speakeasy Eau de Parfum
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Perfume for a Bombshell - Bois de Jasmin
Marem is a sensual an complex floral with powdery opening notes that warm up to reveal wild eucalyptus and cedarwood base notes
Marem Perfume
Shalimar is the quintessential Bombshell classic with its perfect balance of vanilla and bergamot.
Shalimar ⋅ Eau de Parfum ⋅ GUERLAIN
The luxurious flowers in the name say it all for this bodacious Bombshell scent
AERIN Tuberose Gardenia Eau de Parfum Spray | Estée Lauder
Perfect for the younger Bombshell, this sweet scent was the first perfume to capture my heart as a teenager, with its warm amber and vanilla top scent leading to a complex bergamot patchouli base that promises mystery and excitement.
Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum Fragrance | Mugler Official Site
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