What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and cappuccino. The heart brings labdanum and lavender. On the skin it settles into amber and ambroxan. Overall it smells amber and lavender.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Vertical notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Victoria's Secret Vertical EDC
Vertical EDC is made by Victoria's Secret. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Azzaro and Dior Fahrenheit.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Azzaro is a lighter match.
The style of Vertical
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by lavender and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and lavender smells and notes like labdanum and amber. Less obvious notes include lemon, leather and gray musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
Vertical sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Victoria's Secret perfumes worth knowing
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Vertical dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Azzaro (7 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (7 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes) and Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Vertical?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Vertical come out?
It came out in 2009.
How long does it last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.