Fragrance comparison

Epatage vs Pure Pastel Rose

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Epatage

Brocard

3.002 votes

Rank #63,556 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Pastel Rose

Betty Barclay

3.6131 votes

Rank #33,469 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epatage takes 2 of 3 categories.

Epatage
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Pastel Rose
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Epatage2/3

Pure Pastel Rose1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpatageBrocard

Pure Pastel RoseBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 20%Had 32%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

13%Love

54%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEpatage

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEpatageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

cacao69%

fresh61%

floral100%

rose83%

fresh65%

woody48%

powdery30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacHeliotropeLemon Leaf

Heart

GardeniaCocoaTonka BeanOrris RootJasminePeachPeonyGreen Tea

Base

VanillaCedarMuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LilacViolet LeafGinger

Heart

RosePeonyFlowers

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLilac, Peony, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPure Pastel RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epatage by Brocard opens with a sharp flash of green lemon leaf before settling into a powdery floral heart of lilac, heliotrope, and creamy gardenia. As the top notes recede, a distinct lactonic cocoa and sweet tonka bean accord emerges alongside soft osmanthus and peach nuances, giving the white florals a comforting…

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Pure Pastel Rose by Betty Barclay is a bright floral scent for women, featuring a crisp opening of lilac and violet leaf. The heart blends rose and peony, supported by a grounding base of cedar and sandalwood. This fragrance offers an easygoing, everyday profile, making it a suitable choice for those who prefer modern…

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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, Epatage or Pure Pastel Rose?

Epatage takes 2 of 3 categories. Epatage is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Pure Pastel Rose is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Epatage for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Pastel Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epatage or Pure Pastel Rose?

Epatage lasts longest (Epatage 60/100, Pure Pastel Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epatage and Pure Pastel Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Lilac, Peony, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Epatage or Pure Pastel Rose better for summer or winter?

Epatage suits daytime wear; Pure Pastel Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epatage and Pure Pastel Rose?

Epatage has top notes of Lilac, Heliotrope and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Cocoa, Tonka Bean and Orris Root, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Pure Pastel Rose has top notes of Lilac, Violet Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Flowers, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood.