Fragrance comparison

Liz Claiborne vs Pure Brilliance

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 883 ratings analysed

5 wins

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,703 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Brilliance

Celine Dion

3.78260 votes

Rank #11,724 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liz Claiborne takes 5 of 7 categories.

Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Pure Brilliance
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Liz Claiborne5/7

Pure Brilliance2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

Pure BrillianceCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 37%Had 43%Want 20%

Category winnerPure BrillianceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

20%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

260 votes

Category winnerPure BrillianceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLiz Claiborne

SillageLiz Claiborne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value67

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

fruity100%

white floral88%

green77%

fresh65%

floral53%

sweet42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

PearGranny Smith appleFreesiaGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneysuckleLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base3-5 hrs

PeachMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Green Notes, Peach and Lily. Durations are only published for Pure Brilliance, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night19

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,703

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#11,724

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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Pure Brilliance hits the senses with an energetic splash of chilled Granny Smith apple, crisp green notes, and ripe Bartlett pear. It smells instantly juicy, clean, and bright. Within minutes, the initial fruitiness softens into a dewy bouquet of freesia, delicate lily of the valley, and sweet honeysuckle. There is ze…

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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, Liz Claiborne or Pure Brilliance?

Liz Claiborne takes 5 of 7 categories. Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes; Pure Brilliance is rated 3.78/5 from 260 votes. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pure Brilliance for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liz Claiborne or Pure Brilliance?

Liz Claiborne lasts longest (Liz Claiborne 67/100, Pure Brilliance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liz Claiborne or Pure Brilliance?

Liz Claiborne projects furthest (Liz Claiborne 60/100, Pure Brilliance 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liz Claiborne and Pure Brilliance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Green Notes, Peach and Lily.

Is Liz Claiborne or Pure Brilliance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Liz Claiborne is the stronger pick. For winter, Liz Claiborne is the stronger pick. Pure Brilliance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liz Claiborne and Pure Brilliance?

Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Pure Brilliance has top notes of Pear, Granny Smith apple, Freesia and Green Notes, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lily, a base of Peach, Musk and Woodsy Notes.