The Perfume Library

Pure Style

6.4

Betty Barclay · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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

Tender Blossom (Eau de Parfum)

6.3

Betty Barclay · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Betty Barclay Tender Blossom Eau de Parfum is a light, feminine scent that pairs the fruity freshness of lychee and melon with a floral heart of peony, freesia and magnolia. It opens fresh and juicy with cyclamen, lychee and melon, then peony, freesia and magnolia bring the floral side forward. Cedar, musk and sandalwood sit underneath, giving a soft, lightly woody base. The overall impression is fresh, green and gently sweet. Longevity and sillage are weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet profile. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Essential Garden In Bloom and Adidas Fruity Rhythm have a close profile.

Precious Moments (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Precious Moments Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and fruity women's scent that opens with leaf green, raspberry and blackcurrant and softens into vanilla and caramel. It is a light, easygoing fragrance: most voters suggest spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. More than half of voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Leaf green, raspberry and blackcurrant give a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, freesia, peony and cardamom add a floral lightness. The base of vanilla, caramel, woods and musk settles into a gourmand, powdery, slightly woody sweetness. essence Like a Downtown Girl and Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose have a close profile.

Style by Night

6.7

Betty Barclay · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Betty Barclay Style by Night is a fresh, floral-fruity scent for women, its sweetness resting on a powdery, lightly woody base. Mirabelle plum and white peach open with a fruity freshness. In the heart, jasmine and violet leaf add a soft floral touch. Cashmere wood and musk then settle the scent into a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind. It is worn across daily use, evenings and the office. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued.

Pure Pastel Mint (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Pure Pastel Mint Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters call it feminine and modern. It opens with currant, yuzu and pink pepper, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. In the heart, cyclamen, rose tea and ylang-ylang add a soft floral note. Sandalwood and Sylkolide™ in the base carry it into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish.

Chic

6.6

Betty Barclay · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Betty Barclay Chic is a feminine fragrance that sets the freshness of bergamot and blackcurrant against a floral heart of rose, magnolia and ylang-ylang, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with summer not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters find it feminine. It opens with citrusy bergamot and fruity blackcurrant. The heart of rose, magnolia and ylang-ylang is floral. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood and heliotrope turn it sweet, woody and powdery, while the spicy and oriental sides stay in the background.

Pretty Butterfly

6.9

Betty Barclay · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Betty Barclay Pretty Butterfly is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards work, everyday wear and leisure. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a light trail. Most voters find it feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with passion fruit, lemon and blackberry, then turns floral in the heart with Taif rose, Parma violet and lily of the valley. Musk, rosewood and patchouli set it on a soft, lightly woody base. Fresh, citrus and aquatic tones are balanced by green and sweet fruity touches. Clean Shower Fresh and Zara Pipeline have a close profile.

Beautiful

6.1

Betty Barclay · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Betty Barclay Beautiful is a sweet, powdery floral with a feminine character, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it is worn for daytime, leisure and work, and also for evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine. The top is fresh and fruity, with bergamot, pear and mandarin orange. Blue freesia, gardenia and jasmine form the floral heart. In the base, cream, sandalwood and amber soften it into a gourmand sweetness with a woody, powdery finish.

Sheer Delight

6.3

Betty Barclay · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Betty Barclay Sheer Delight is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance, light and clean in feel and suited to spring and summer days. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the occasions named most often. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. In the top, mandarin orange, lemon and pear give a bright opening. The heart of peony, orange blossom and lily of the valley adds a sweet, floral softness. In the base, musk, amber and resins leave a woody footing. Aigner Sensual Peony and Essential Garden Cherry Blossom have a close profile.

In Love

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Betty Barclay In Love is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall and suits everyday wear. It opens with currant, pink grapefruit and white peach, a fruity brightness. In the heart, honeysuckle, freesia and heliotrope add a soft floral note. Sandalwood, ambergris and musk in the base settle it into a sweet, powdery, lightly woody finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't turn heavy. Most voters pick spring and fall, with daily and leisure wear leading and the office not far behind. It is mostly seen as feminine and modern. Borghese Il Bacio and Eisenberg Diabolique have a close profile.

Pure Pastel Lemon (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Betty Barclay · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Pure Pastel Lemon Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, fruity opening of lemon, mandarin orange and green apple with a powdery floral heart. Mandarin orange and lemon carry the sharper citrus side at the start, while green apple adds a fruity freshness. In the heart, violet leaf, freesia and lily of the valley give a floral, powdery feel. As it dries, amber, sandalwood and musk soften the scent into a creamy, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer. It suits daily wear, the office and leisure time, and most voters call it feminine and modern. Phlur Soft Spot and O Boticário Anni have a close profile.

Bohemian Romance (Eau de Toilette)

6.8

Betty Barclay · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Bohemian Romance Eau de Toilette opens with pink pepper, mandarin orange and pear before moving into a jasmine and rose heart, making a fresh, lightly sweet scent for women. The top of pink pepper, mandarin orange and pear gives it a fresh, citrusy and fruity start. Jasmine, rose and lily of the valley bring a soft floral heart. Cedarwood and cashmere wood set a woody base, softened by musk. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Close to half of voters read it as feminine, with a good share calling it modern. Perfumes with a close profile include s.Oliver United Women and Supersuite Pear Skin.

Woman

5.4

Betty Barclay · 1998

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Betty Barclay Woman is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with peach, bergamot, hyacinth and cassia, giving a fruity, aquatic freshness. Lily, jasmine and iris bring a soft floral heart. In the base, tonka bean, cedar, sandalwood and amber sweeten it and settle it onto a lightly woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it is a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Pure Sun (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Betty Barclay · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Betty Barclay Pure Sun Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets white florals such as magnolia, neroli and lotus in a fresh, citrusy air. The top holds magnolia, Geraea canescens and orchid, while neroli, lotus and apple blossom carry the floral heart. Hinoki wood, sandalwood and benzoin in the base soften it into a creamy, powdery sweetness. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet, with a synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters choose it most often for leisure and daily wear, with night out and business taking the remaining votes. Montblanc Signature (Eau de Parfum) and Jennifer Lopez Glow have a close profile.

Oriental Bloom (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Betty Barclay · 2020

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Oriental Bloom Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that opens with freesia, jasmine and pear and moves into vanilla and tonka bean. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring and autumn, with winter close behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often, and it mostly reads as feminine. In the top, freesia and jasmine give a floral start while pear adds a fruity freshness. In the heart, magnolia softens and sweetens alongside vanilla and tonka bean. Musk and blond woods in the base add a light woody, oriental footing. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Lattafa Ekhtiari have a close profile.

Wild Flower (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Betty Barclay · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Wild Flower Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral and lightly sweet women's fragrance built around lemon, peony and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. Voters choose it mostly for leisure, business and daily wear, and far less for evenings or nights out. It reads as a feminine scent. It opens with lemon, pink pepper and raspberry, bright and fruity. In the heart, peony, rose and jasmine carry the floral character. In the base, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, while white cedarwood adds a woody footing. Betty Barclay Breeze of Wild Flower (Body Splash) and Thymes Kimono Rose (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Coconut Pistachio

7.4

Betty Barclay · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Betty Barclay Coconut Pistachio is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that suits leisure time and everyday wear. Coconut, pistachio and vanilla form a soft, gourmand blend with no separate top or base. Floral and fruity accords lighten the sweetness, and a synthetic sheen runs through the scent from start to finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and never feels heavy. Most voters pick it for leisure and daytime wear, with the office next. Rabanne Million Red for Her and Leahlani Mahana have a close profile.

Beautiful Eden (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Betty Barclay · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Beautiful Eden Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily wear and the office. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business wear the main occasions. Voters mostly call its character feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. It opens with mandarin orange, blackcurrant and pear for a fruity freshness. The heart of peony, lily of the valley and Egyptian jasmine makes it floral. In the base, cedarwood and sandalwood give a woody footing, and vanilla settles it into a creamy, sweet finish. s.Oliver Outstanding Women and Adidas Get Comfy have a close profile.

Voice (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Betty Barclay · 1995

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Voice Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance for autumn and winter evenings, where floral and fruity notes sit on a sweet oriental base; it has been discontinued. The scent reads as one piece: rose and floral notes meet the fruity sweetness of lychee, softened by vanilla and amber. Woody and oriental notes stay in the background, while powdery and spicy accords add warmth. Most voters pick autumn and winter; it shows up most for nights out and evenings, and is also worn for leisure. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most see it as feminine, followed by classic. Tan Giudicelli Pourpre and Autobiography Oh Boy! have a close profile.

Beautiful Grace

6.5

Betty Barclay · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Betty Barclay Beautiful Grace is a women's fragrance that pairs a fruity-floral heart with a sweet, gourmand warmth; it has been discontinued. White peach, blackcurrant and yellow plum open with juicy fruit sweetness. In the heart, tiaré, white freesia and praliné bring the florals together with a soft gourmand touch. Vanilla, patchouli and sandalwood settle the dry-down on a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and daily wear, nights out and the office all draw similar support.

Dream Away (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Betty Barclay · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Betty Barclay Dream Away Eau de Parfum is a light feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, powdery softness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it is mostly worn for daily use, leisure and the office. It reads feminine, though some voters also call it modern or classic. The top opens fresh and fruity with mandarin orange, artemisia and apple. Jasmine, violet and peach bring a floral, powdery heart, and white musk, patchouli and vanilla leave a creamy, sweet warmth underneath. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum) and Otto Kern Commitment Woman (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Tender Love (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Betty Barclay · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Tender Love Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that leans towards daytime and leisure wear. Mandarin orange and bergamot open it with a bright, fruity start. In the heart, jasmine and freesia add a soft floral touch, with the sweet accord staying in the background around them. Amber and musk close it on a gentle, warm trail. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, and most voters pick everyday wear, followed by leisure and the office. It reads as a feminine fragrance. Lattafa Habik Women and Cacharel Promesse Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Happiness (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Betty Barclay · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Happiness Eau de Toilette is a floral, fruity scent with a sweet, powdery and creamy side, made for women and soft and cheerful in mood. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but gentle trail on skin. Written as a feminine scent, its light, sweet build suits everyday wear. It opens with blackcurrant, pear and apple for a fruity freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and vanilla soften the floral sweetness, and amber and musk settle it into a powdery, creamy base.

Pure Pastel Peach (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Betty Barclay · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Betty Barclay Pure Pastel Peach Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet and floral women's fragrance built around peach, passion fruit and jasmine. It opens with passion fruit and grapefruit, which give a light, fresh start. In the heart, peach, frangipani, violet and jasmine form a floral, fruity centre. The base of cashmere, tonka bean and vanilla settles into a soft, powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is a light, youthful scent aimed at women.