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    Side by side

    Pure Wood vs. Pure Water

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pure Wood vs. Pure Water
    Pure WoodPure Water
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222022
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerAmandine Clerc-MariePaul Guerlain
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pure Wood

    Woody
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery

    Pure Water

    Fruity
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Salty
    Aquatic
    Fresh
    Marine

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeonyViolet Leaf
    FreesiaMandarin OrangePearSea Salt
    Heart
    PeachRose
    Pink PepperRoseJasmine
    Base
    HelvetolideVetiverBourbon VanillaCedarwood
    CashmeranWhite MuskCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pure Wood vs. Pure Water
    Pure WoodPure Water
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances argue for your attention. This one doesn't need to. The floral-woody-vanilla trifecta is straightforward enough to wear blindly, interesting enough to keep reaching for.Pure Wood
    Freshwater clarity. The warmth you find underneath. This is the scent of someone who chose the quiet table by the window, and made it look effortless.Pure Water