Agent Provocateur vs SKIMS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Agent Provocateur had more branded searches than SKIMS among lingerie brands worldwide. Agent Provocateur had about 246,000 branded searches, while SKIMS had 160,000. Agent Provocateur made up 6% of all lingerie brand searches we track, and SKIMS accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lingerie brands, Agent Provocateur and SKIMS each appeared in three of the five answers. Agent Provocateur was mentioned before SKIMS in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Agent Provocateur, about 54% more searches than SKIMS
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Agent Provocateur, named ahead of SKIMS in 2 of 3 answers
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Top lingerie brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Agent Provocateur and SKIMS were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Agent Provocateur was listed before SKIMS in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Intimissimi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Agent Provocateur3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SKIMS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bluebella3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Savage X Fenty2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Victoria's Secret2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aerie2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honey Birdette0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lingerie brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lingerie brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lingerie brand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lingerie brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bras and underwear”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Agent Provocateur or SKIMS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Agent Provocateur and SKIMS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight lingerie brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Agent Provocateur, SKIMS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Intimissimi | Savage X Fenty | Agent Provocateur | Honey Birdette | Victoria's Secret | SKIMS | Bluebella | Aerie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.7% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 71% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.1% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.2% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.3% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.6% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 66.6% | 8.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.1% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.5% | 8.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.4% | 10.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
How has the Agent Provocateur and SKIMS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Agent Provocateur took it in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Agent Provocateur’s share of searches among lingerie brands worldwide moved from 6.2% to 6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SKIMS’s share of searches among lingerie brands worldwide moved from 6.5% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 319K to 160K.
How did search popularity change for lingerie brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SKIMS lost share of searches among lingerie brands worldwide, from 4.9% to 3.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Agent Provocateur worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 246K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Agent Provocateur’s and SKIMS’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Agent Provocateur
1 branded search term
- agent provocateur
SKIMS
3 branded search terms
- skims bodysuit
- skims bra
- skims underwear
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