Pure
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Side by side
Pure vs. Black Opium
Black Opium wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Pure | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Pure
Musky
Floral
Powdery
Green
Fruity
Fresh
Sweet
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
FreesiaPeachWhite Tea
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
HoneysuckleLily of the ValleyWater Lily
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
SandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pure | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
For those who find mainstream florals overwhelming, Pure offers a quieter alternative. The tea note keeps the florals grounded and prevents the scent from veering into air freshener territory.Pure
If you want a safe scent, look elsewhere. Black Opium announces itself with bold Orange Blossom, cools into Coffee and Jasmine intimacy, and stays close with Vanilla and Patchouli.Black Opium
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Pure | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $65.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $79.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $112.95fragranceshop |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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