Eau de Parfum2016
Scandalous Dare

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Victoria's Secret  ·  Sold as feminine

Scandalous Dare

A late-night rendezvous in a bustling city, where the air is filled with the mingled scents of fresh fruit and the hint of something more provocative.

3.7961 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
white floralfruitytuberosesweetanimalic
Scandalous DareBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate26% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak12%
Moderate59%
Long lasting24%
Eternal3%
SillageModerate25% say strong or enormous
Intimate15%
Moderate60%
Strong15%
Enormous10%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
⚥
Unisex0%
♀
Feminine100%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016 by Victoria's Secret, Scandalous Dare is a Floral Fruity fragrance that balances the boldness of tuberose and sweet accords with subtle fruity notes. The composition opens with bright citrus and floral freshness before giving way to a heart of rich sweetness and a base that hints at something more daring and animalic. This blend creates an intriguing tension, making it both approachable and seductive.

How to wear it

Scandalous Dare's fruity top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so layering it over lotion or moisturizer can help them linger longer. The animalic base takes about an hour to fully bloom, making it perfect for a night out where you want to build intrigue as the evening progresses.

Fig. 01 — Scandalous Dare, Victoria's Secret

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.79/ 5 · 61 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 21%.

Love30%
Like44%
OK5%
Dislike18%
Hate3%
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