Pur Magnolia
Cartier2020
Side by side
Pur Magnolia vs. Magnolia Alba
Is Pur Magnolia better than Magnolia Alba?
Magnolia Alba rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Pur Magnolia projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Magnolia
citrusfloralaquatic
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 Pur Magnolia and Magnolia Alba?
| Pur Magnolia | Magnolia Alba | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2019 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Mathilde Laurent | Louise Turner |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Pur Magnolia and Magnolia Alba smell?
Pur Magnolia
Citrus
Floral
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Aquatic
Magnolia Alba
Floral
Citrus
Aquatic
Ozonic
Lactonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pur Magnolia and Magnolia Alba share?
Top
Citruses
—Base
Magnolia
MagnoliaWhite Champaca
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Pur Magnolia or Magnolia Alba?
| Pur Magnolia | Magnolia Alba | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pur Magnolia and Magnolia Alba?
Magnolia is the perfume world's white whale, everyone tries, most give up. Pur Magnolia doesn't chase the fantasy. It takes the flower's freshness, strips the romance.Pur Magnolia
Pure floral. Built for someone who doesn't need their fragrance to announce itself, just to be there, soft and certain, when the light hits right. No loud solos, no drama, just 6-8 hours of quiet.Magnolia Alba
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