Love is Heavenly (2016).

Love Is Heavenly was born in 2016 when Victoria’s Secret asked Laurent Le Guernec to capture the feeling of a new romance. Drawing on the brand’s legacy of glamorous, approachable scents, the perfumer blended bright mandarin blossom with juicy blackberry and a dash of kiwi to evoke that first‑kiss excitement. The heart of water lily, freesia, peony and orchid adds a soft, garden‑fresh elegance, while the base of musk, sandalwood, ebony and mahogany grounds the composition in a warm, lingering intimacy.

The choice of mandarin blossom and kiwi gives the opening a crisp, slightly tart sparkle that feels like sunrise on a summer balcony. Blackberry adds a ripe sweetness, balancing the citrus. Water lily and freesia bring a watery, airy lightness, while peony and orchid layer a delicate floral richness. The woody‑musky base, especially ebony wood, provides depth that lets the fragrance evolve gracefully rather than fade abruptly.

At first spray, mandarin blossom erupts with a bright, citrusy fizz that instantly lifts the mood, while blackberry introduces a juicy, almost candy‑like pulse and kiwi adds a playful green bite. Within ten minutes the floral heart unfurls: water lily spreads a cool, watery veil, freesia injects a sweet powdery glow, and peony with orchid weave a soft, romantic bouquet that feels like strolling through a blooming greenhouse. As the composition settles after thirty minutes, the base emerges, musk whispers with a clean, skin‑kissed softness, sandalwood adds creamy warmth, and the dark, resinous notes of ebony and mahogany linger like the lingering scent of polished furniture in a quiet lounge. The drydown lasts roughly four to six hours, leaving a subtle, comforting trail that feels both fresh and familiar, perfect for an afternoon that drifts into evening.

Re‑released in 2016, Love Is Heavenly was marketed as sensual, alluring and pure, echoing the brand’s focus on romance and femininity. Wearers often cite its fresh fruit‑floral vibe as a signature of Victoria’s Secret’s approachable luxury, positioning it alongside the line’s other popular Eau de Parfums that blend playful brightness with a comforting musk finish.