Fragrance comparison

Enchanting vs Pure

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 590 ratings analysed

4 wins

Enchanting

Celine Dion

3.97160 votes

Rank #11,545 FloralFruity

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Pure

Alfred Sung

3.82430 votes

Rank #5,031 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enchanting takes 4 of 7 categories.

Enchanting
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pure
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Enchanting4/7

Pure2/7

Ratings & consensus: Enchanting
Community sentiment: Enchanting
Longevity: Pure
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Enchanting
Versatility: Enchanting
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EnchantingCeline Dion

PureAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 43%Want 22%

3.82/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerEnchantingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

160 votes

29%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

343 votes

Category winnerEnchantingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPure

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEnchantingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

floral100%

white floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaDiamond OrchidFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

TangerineMarigoldOrchid

Heart

LilyPeonyPineappleFreesiaGardeniaOsmanthus

Base

Woody NotesAmberCinnamon

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Gardenia, Freesia and Amber. Durations are only published for Enchanting, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnchantingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,545

PerfumerJames Krivda

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#5,031

PerfumerJames Krivda

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerPureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Enchanting is an oriental floral Eau de Toilette centered on creamy petals and soothing warmth. The fragrance opens with a lively splash of tart red berries paired with apricot-scented osmanthus. As the top notes settle, a lush bouquet of gardenia, diamond orchid, and freesia takes over the heart, deliveri…

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.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Enchanting or Pure?

Enchanting takes 4 of 7 categories. Enchanting is rated 3.97/5 from 160 votes; Pure is rated 3.82/5 from 430 votes. Choose Enchanting for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pure for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Enchanting or Pure?

Pure lasts longest (Pure 63/100, Enchanting 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enchanting or Pure?

Projection is very close: Enchanting 55/100, Pure 55/100 for sillage.

Do Enchanting and Pure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Gardenia, Freesia and Amber.

Is Enchanting or Pure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enchanting is the stronger pick. For winter, Enchanting is the stronger pick. Enchanting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enchanting and Pure?

Enchanting has top notes of Osmanthus and Red Berries, heart notes of Gardenia, Diamond Orchid and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.