Aqua Majestae vs Pure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure takes 4 of 7 categories.
Aqua MajestaeChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
PureChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Aqua Majestae3/7
Pure4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aqua Majestae
- Community sentiment
- Aqua Majestae
- Longevity
- Pure
- Sillage & projection
- Pure
- Value for money
- Pure
- Versatility
- Aqua Majestae
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aqua MajestaeLe Couvent Maison de ParfumPureAlfred SungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 148 votes
Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%
3.82/ 5 · 430 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerAqua MajestaeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
148 votes
29%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
343 votes
Category winnerAqua MajestaeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPure
SillagePure
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPureBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus83%
fruity65%
fresh48%
aromatic30%
floral100%
white floral91%
fruity83%
sweet74%
fresh65%
citrus56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Argentinian Lemon
Heart1 to 3 hours
OsmanthusAcácia
Base2 to 4 hours
Woody Notes
Top
TangerineMarigoldOrchid
Heart
LilyPeonyPineappleFreesiaGardeniaOsmanthus
Base
Woody NotesAmberCinnamon
InformationalShared notesOsmanthus and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Aqua Majestae, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring99
Summer100
Fall23
Winter7
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAqua MajestaeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,651
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#5,476
PerfumerJames Krivda
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerPureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAqua Majestae by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright floral fruity fragrance designed for relaxed daytime wear. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, it opens with a juicy burst of Argentinian lemon that feels fresh, crisp, and clean. That zesty introduction soon reveals a delicate heart of osmanthus and sweet a…
Reviews →Pure by Alfred Sung is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Pure was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is James Krivda. Top notes are Tangerine, Marigold and Orchid; middle notes are Lily, Peony, Pineapple, Freesia, Gardenia and Osmanthus; base notes are Woody Notes, Amber and Cinnamon.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aqua Majestae or Pure?
Pure takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Majestae is rated 3.95/5 from 148 votes; Pure is rated 3.82/5 from 430 votes. Choose Aqua Majestae for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pure for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Aqua Majestae or Pure?
Pure lasts longest (Pure 63/100, Aqua Majestae 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aqua Majestae or Pure?
Pure projects furthest (Pure 55/100, Aqua Majestae 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aqua Majestae and Pure smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Osmanthus and Woody Notes.
Is Aqua Majestae or Pure better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aqua Majestae is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure is the stronger pick. Aqua Majestae suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aqua Majestae and Pure?
Aqua Majestae has top notes of Argentinian Lemon, heart notes of Osmanthus and Acácia, a base of Woody Notes. Pure has top notes of Tangerine, Marigold and Orchid, heart notes of Lily, Peony, Pineapple and Freesia, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Cinnamon.
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