Lin
Eau Contemporaine2017
Side by side
Lin vs. Pure White Linen
Lin rates higher with the community, while Pure White Linen wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Lin | Pure White Linen | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Ruby Brown | Yves Cassar |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Lin
White Floral
Fresh
Floral
Citrus
Green
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Pure White Linen
White Floral
Green
Floral
Fruity
Citrus
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
Green NotesMandarin OrangeRaspberryFreesia
Heart
CyclamenLily of the Valley
Red TulipGardeniaRose
Base—
White HeliotropeWhite CedarPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Lin | Pure White Linen | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Lin skips the usual perfume theater. No opening punch, no dramatic drydown, just a steady, subtle wash of green florals with a hint of bergamot. Freshly laundered linen, perhaps.Lin
This isn't the aldehydic wallop of a 1920s chypre or the quiet whisper of a skin scent. It's the morning after, clean but not empty, soft but not fragile.Pure White Linen