213 community ratings

Pure Style

2010WomenModern

6.4/ 10

Community score
213 ratings

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Betty Barclay Pure Style is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with white freesia, bergamot and white peach.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 175 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.8 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

52% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Pure Style smell like?

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern.

The opening is led by citrus and fruity freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine add a soft floral note. The base of white amber, white musk and cedar settles it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet woodiness. Dior Joy (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel 1957 have a close profile.