Fragrance comparison

Hummingbird vs Pure Pastel Rose

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 2,523 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,182 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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?

Hummingbird takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pure Pastel Rose
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hummingbird4/5

Pure Pastel Rose1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HummingbirdZoologist Perfumes

Pure Pastel RoseBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 20%Had 32%Want 48%

Category winnerHummingbirdRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,099 votes

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityHummingbird

SillageHummingbird

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPure Pastel RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

floral100%

rose83%

fresh65%

woody48%

powdery30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacCherryPearLily-of-the-ValleyPlumAppleRoseViolet Leaf

Heart

HoneyHoneysuckleMimosaYlang-YlangPeonyTulip

Base

Whipped CreamMuskCoumarinMossSandalwoodAmberWhite Woods

Top

LilacViolet LeafGinger

Heart

RosePeonyFlowers

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLilac, Rose, Violet Leaf and Peony. 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

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,182

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Overall rank#33,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHummingbirdHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hummingbird opens as a dense rush of lilac, honeyed florals and juicy fruit, then settles into a soft, creamy floral cloud with musk and pale woods underneath. It reads more bouquet than fruit basket, with a bright spring garden feel that many find beautiful and others find too sweet or too strong. Best suited to flor…

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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, Hummingbird or Pure Pastel Rose?

Hummingbird takes 4 of 5 categories. Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes; Pure Pastel Rose is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pure Pastel Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hummingbird or Pure Pastel Rose?

Hummingbird lasts longest (Hummingbird 76/100, Pure Pastel Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hummingbird or Pure Pastel Rose?

Hummingbird projects furthest (Hummingbird 65/100, Pure Pastel Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hummingbird and Pure Pastel Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Lilac, Rose, Violet Leaf and Peony.

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

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

What are the notes in Hummingbird and Pure Pastel Rose?

Hummingbird has top notes of Lilac, Cherry, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin and Moss. 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.