120 community ratings

Pure White Linen (Eau de Parfum)

2006WomenClassic

6.4/ 10

Community score
120 ratings

Estēe Lauder Pure White Linen Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral, lightly aquatic women's scent that suits spring and summer days, daytime and the office.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 79 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

58% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Freesia Italian mandarin orange Green notes Raspberry Air accord

Heart notesfirst few hours

Red tulip

Gardenia Rose absolute

Lonicera dioica

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

White heliotrope

Patchouli White cedar

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Woody

What does Pure White Linen (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most often. Most see it as feminine, while a fair share call it classic.

The top opens with freesia, Italian mandarin orange, green notes, raspberry and an air accord, so the first impression is citrusy, green and airy. Gardenia, rose absolute and red tulip give the heart a floral body. In the base, white heliotrope, patchouli and white cedar settle it onto a soft, powdery, woody footing.