2009
Vertical

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Victoria's Secret  ·  Sold as masculine

Vertical

A well-worn leather jacket on a crisp autumn day, where the air is tinged with spice and the earthy warmth of amber.

4.0041 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
amberlavenderfresh spicycitrusaromaticleather
VerticalBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate37% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak9%
Moderate50%
Long lasting37%
Eternal0%
SillageModerate40% say strong or enormous
Intimate11%
Moderate50%
Strong18%
Enormous22%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine100%
⚥
Unisex0%
♀
Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2009, Vertical by Victoria's Secret is a fragrance that marries the crispness of citrus and aromatic notes with the warmth of amber and leather. The opening notes of fresh spice and citruses create an invigorating start, while lavender adds a touch of softness. As it settles into its heart, the composition becomes enveloping with powdery and musky accords, grounding the scent in a sophisticated comfort.

How to wear it

Apply Vertical in a single generous spritz — the fresh spicy and citrus notes are bright but fleeting. The powdery musk and leathery base will develop over time, so it's best to let the scent evolve naturally on your skin rather than layering multiple applications.

Fig. 01 — Vertical, Victoria's Secret

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What people
are saying.

4.00/ 5 · 41 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 17%.

Love37%
Like44%
OK2%
Dislike17%
Hate0%
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