69 community ratings

Bare

Name: Bare
Brand: Victoria's Secret

Perfumer: Nathalie Benareau

2022WomenModern

7.1/ 10

Community score
69 ratings

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Victoria's Secret Bare pairs the fresh, floral lines of Madagascan mandarin orange and Egyptian violet with musk and Australian sandalwood, in a scent made for women.

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How does it perform?

From 59 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

61% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Madagascan mandarin orange

Egyptian violet

Musk Australian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Woody
Creamy

What does Bare smell like?

The mandarin and violet together read fresh, fruity and floral. Musk sets this on a creamy, lightly sweet base, while sandalwood adds a woody warmth. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with business settings also named. Most voters find it feminine and modern.