Pure Lemon
Perfumer: Amandine Clerc-Marie
Votes lean feminine
17 ratings
From your scent profile
hej:pure Pure Lemon is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent built around mandarin orange, lemon and Italian bergamot.
Skunky's take: An easy daylight companion that fits morning plans.
How does it perform?
From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Pure Lemon smell like?
It opens with three citrus notes together: the mandarin is soft, the lemon sharp, and the bergamot adds a drier edge. At the heart, orange blossom brings a gentle floral touch, and cedarwood settles the scent onto a lightly woody, powdery base. Aquatic and fruity tones add to the freshness.
Voters rate both longevity and sillage as weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades early, though only a few votes back this up. It suits those who want something light and clean. Azha Ocean Breeze and Roger & Gallet Eau des Bienfaits have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mandarin orange
- Lemon
- Italian bergamot
First hours
- Orange blossom
Towards evening
- Cedarwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 50%Summer
- 25%Spring
- 17%Autumn
- 8%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Daytime26%
- Casual26%
- Sport21%
- Office21%
- Nighttime5%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
54% matchOcean Breeze
Azha · 2022
52% matchVibrant Woody Mandarin
Angel Schlesser · 2023
51% matchEau des Bienfaits
Roger & Gallet · 2012
50% matchBlue (Eau de Toilette)
Kenneth Cole · 2015
50% match24
ScentStory · 2009
50% matchBouquet d'Agrumes - Fleur de Mandarine & Cédrat
Jeanne en Provence · 2011
48% matchUDV Flash
Ulric de Varens · 2014
47% matchFleur d'Oranger
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Last updated: October 26, 2026