Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare, released in 2008, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare: citrus, fresh spicy and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Elizabeth Taylor Sparkling White Diamonds — 78% scent match

    Offers a sparkling, floral-musky profile that sits in the same family as the original, providing a clean and uplifting experience.

    It shares its musky, floral and powdery accords with Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 489 community ratings.

  2. Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Now 2006 — 82% scent match

    Shares the same DNA and brand aesthetic, offering a similar citrus and musk blend that feels like a close relative.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and sweet accords with Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare, opens on Blood Orange and Pineapple too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 30 community ratings.

  3. Max Azria BCBGirls Sexy — 75% scent match

    Captures a similar youthful, fruity-floral spirit that feels reminiscent of the vibrant energy of the reference scent.

    It shares its powdery, citrus and sweet accords with Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 68 community ratings.

  4. Avon Urban Flowers Tokyo — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a similar bright, citrus-forward energy that evokes the playful and fruity character of Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and floral accords with Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare, opens on Pineapple too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 178 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Bath & Body Works Wild Madagascar Vanilla — 73% scent match — discontinued

    Leans into the warmer, musky-sweet base notes found in Very Sexy Dare, creating a soft and approachable scent profile.

    It shares its powdery, fruity and sweet accords with Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 405 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare dupe is cheapest?

Avon Urban Flowers Tokyo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare.

Which Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare dupe lasts longest?

Max Azria BCBGirls Sexy, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare.

Which Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare dupe is closest to the original?

Avon Urban Flowers Tokyo, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Taylor Sparkling White Diamonds saves you about $25 a year against Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Max Azria BCBGirls Sexy comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-31.