Fragrance comparison

Kristina Orbakaite vs Pure Feelings

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Kristina Orbakaite

Parade of Stars

3.5026 votes

Rank #53,973 PowderyWhite Floral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pure Feelings

Shirley May

3.577 votes

Rank #58,155 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Feelings takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kristina Orbakaite
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Feelings
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kristina Orbakaite1/4

Pure Feelings3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kristina OrbakaiteParade of Stars

Pure FeelingsShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 35%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPure Feelings

SillagePure Feelings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPure FeelingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

musky70%

sweet60%

woody50%

citrus100%

woody90%

earthy80%

aromatic70%

patchouli60%

sweet50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWhite RoseBamboo

Base4-6 hrs

Powdery NotesWhite MuskVetiverCedar

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverPatchouliTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Kristina Orbakaite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKristina OrbakaiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parade of Stars launched Kristina Orbakaite in 2010 as a breezy citrus floral for everyday daytime wear. The opening sparkles with juicy mandarin orange and crisp orange blossom. A quick alcohol lift settles within three minutes. Soon, watery bamboo and fresh white rose step forward to create a clean, dewy heart. The …

Reviews →

Pure Feelings by Shirley May opens with a sharp burst of orange and bitter bergamot, bringing a crisp citrus freshness that feels bright and clean. As the scent settles on the skin, a classic floral heart of Turkish rose and jasmine emerges, keeping the composition traditional and feminine. The dry-down relies on a ba…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kristina Orbakaite or Pure Feelings?

Pure Feelings takes 3 of 4 categories. Kristina Orbakaite is rated 3.50/5 from 26 votes; Pure Feelings is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Kristina Orbakaite for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Feelings for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kristina Orbakaite or Pure Feelings?

Pure Feelings lasts longest (Pure Feelings 60/100, Kristina Orbakaite 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kristina Orbakaite or Pure Feelings?

Pure Feelings projects furthest (Pure Feelings 58/100, Kristina Orbakaite 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kristina Orbakaite and Pure Feelings smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Kristina Orbakaite or Pure Feelings better for summer or winter?

Kristina Orbakaite suits daytime wear; Pure Feelings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kristina Orbakaite and Pure Feelings?

Kristina Orbakaite has top notes of Orange Blossom, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, White Rose and Bamboo, a base of Powdery Notes, White Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Pure Feelings has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.