Fragrance comparison

Lilac Love vs Pure Pastel Rose

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 3,747 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lilac Love

Amouage

3.933,716 votes

Rank #25,349 VanillaFloral

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?

Lilac Love takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lilac Love
Choose it for a vanilla 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.

Lilac Love4/5

Pure Pastel Rose1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilac LoveAmouage

Pure Pastel RoseBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 3,716 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 20%Had 32%Want 48%

Category winnerLilac LoveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

3,716 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLilac Love

SillageLilac Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPure Pastel RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral92%

powdery84%

cacao77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

rose83%

fresh65%

woody48%

powdery30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HeliotropeLilacGardeniaJasminePeonyRose

Heart

CacaoTonka BeanOrris

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LilacViolet LeafGinger

Heart

RosePeonyFlowers

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLilac, Peony, Rose 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

Summer39

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,349

PerfumerElise Benat, Nathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLilac LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilac Love opens with a fluffy, powder puff cloud of purple blooms before settling into a warm, chocolate coated iris. It acts like a soft cashmere sweater on a chilly spring morning, surrounding you in a creamy, lactonic haze that feels cosy yet refined.

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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, Lilac Love or Pure Pastel Rose?

Lilac Love takes 4 of 5 categories. Lilac Love is rated 3.93/5 from 3,716 votes; Pure Pastel Rose is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Lilac Love for a vanilla 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, Lilac Love or Pure Pastel Rose?

Lilac Love lasts longest (Lilac Love 70/100, Pure Pastel Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac Love or Pure Pastel Rose?

Lilac Love projects furthest (Lilac Love 62/100, Pure Pastel Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac Love and Pure Pastel Rose smell similar?

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

Is Lilac Love 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 Lilac Love and Pure Pastel Rose?

Lilac Love has top notes of Heliotrope, Lilac, Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Cacao, Tonka Bean and Orris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.