Pure
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Pure vs. Philtre d'Amour
Is Pure better than Philtre d'Amour?
Pure peaks in fall, while Philtre d'Amour belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotJasmine
fresh spicycitrusaromaticwhite floral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Pure and Philtre d'Amour?
| Pure | Philtre d'Amour | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2000 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | John Stephen | Jean-Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Pure and Philtre d'Amour smell?
Pure
Mossy
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Aromatic
Earthy
White Floral
Tropical
Philtre d'Amour
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pure and Philtre d'Amour share?
Top
BergamotTropical Fruits
Lemon VerbenaBergamot
Heart
Juniper BerriesJasmineRose
JasmineNeroliPetitgrainMyrrh
Base
OakmossSandalwood
Patchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Pure or Philtre d'Amour?
| Pure | Philtre d'Amour | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pure and Philtre d'Amour?
Multiple notes could crowd a composition. Pure doesn't let that happen, each element arrives in its own time, takes its turn, then steps back. It's the fragrance for someone who's moved past wanting.Pure
Philtre d'Amour opens bright, then shifts into something warmer and stranger. The verbena's initial sharpness softens to reveal neroli and jasmine over patchouli that never fully disappears.Philtre d'Amour
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