Instyle Fragrances, Inspired by Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell, Women’s Eau de Toilette, CLEAN, Vegan, Paraben-Free, Never Tested on Animals, 3.4 Fluid Ounces by Instyle Fragrances

Smells kinda like it. First spritz is harsh, but it is pleasant after a minute. Doesn’t last like perfume, but I figured that. Not totally dissatisfied, but not real impressed either.

Instyle Fragrances Eau de Toilette for Women really impressed me for the price. The scent is light, feminine, and lasts longer than I expected—perfect for everyday wear. It’s not overpowering, making it great for work or casual outings. I’ve received a few compliments already, and people are surprised when I tell them it’s not a high-end designer brand. It doesn’t leak.

I also love that it’s vegan, paraben-free, and not tested on animals. The 3.4 oz bottle is generous and feels like a great value. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly fragrance that doesn’t skimp on quality, this one is a great choice.

I remember getting Angel when it first launched and I wanted to have it in my perfume collection again for nostalgia sake, but it’s so expensive so I figured I would try this dupe. It’s actually identical to Angel, I would not be able to tell the difference at all. I get so many compliments when I wear this perfume. It lasts all day and has good projection. Definitely recommend!

There is something special about this scent that just has me addicted. I honestly don’t know what the original smells like but this is the affordable alternative that I can’t live without. It’s so fresh, clean and seductive smelling it’s a must have.

Update 11/24/2022 – I wore it (Versace Bright Crystal) the next morning. I think it’s accurate to say it lasted about 4 hours on my skin and 6 hours on my clothes. I believe it technically lasts longer, but the fragrance becomes more subtle, so only those close to you can smell it (like getting a hug, etc). Regardless, not bad for an imposter at all.

Original Review:
Ok, for the price, I had low expectations.

Versace Bright Crystal: thumbs up!
When I FIRST put it on I was like “oh h— no! This is nothing like Versace Bright Crystal!” The first whiff was very “rosey” smelling combined with a heavy “alcohol” scent. As the alcohol scent dissipated (which actually happened pretty quickly), the floral scents came through. I was still thinking “this is nothing like VBC,” but still thought, that even though it’s not smelling like my favorite scent, it still wasn’t a bad smell. I mean, I figured it was cheap, and at least I could still use it, right?

BUT… I gotta say… after it had a couple minutes to let those high notes fade into the middle/low notes, boy was I ever impressed. Y’all… it really does smell VERY similar to VBC! I mean, as close as you can probably get to the real deal. I am not rich by any means, so to discover that I don’t have to blow $100 on my favorite perfume anymore, and can get it for $15… happy day lol. There is no shame in wanting to save money.

Also, it’s strong. I thought I would have to bathe in it to get a good scent going. But now I’m thinking I used too much lol, because boy is it potent. I was soooo wrong 🤣. I also believe this will have relatively decent longetivity. I put two sprays on each wrist, then rubbed my wrists a bit… it’s been about 20 minutes now and it’s STILL strong on my wrists. I’ve had issues with perfumes not wanting to “stick” to my skin and usually have to put it only on my clothes, so this is actually a good thing for me.

Bottom line? I will definately order again AND try other scents. It arrived relatively fast (like 3 or 4 days?). If I get other scents I will try to review those by updating this review.