Fragrance comparison

Lovely vs Pure Glam

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lovely

Ulric de Varens

3.9048 votes

Rank #19,793 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Glam

Karen Low

3.605 votes

Rank #53,419 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lovely takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lovely
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Glam
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lovely2/4

Pure Glam1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Lovely
Value for money: Pure Glam
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lovely

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LovelyUlric de Varens

Pure GlamKaren Low

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 36%Had 34%Want 31%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLovely

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPure GlamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

floral72%

tropical58%

vanilla44%

tuberose30%

fruity100%

sweet88%

woody77%

citrus65%

white floral53%

rose42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPineappleApple

Heart2-3 hrs

RaspberryFrangipaniTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaWhite Cedar Extract

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantLemonOrangeBergamot

Heart

RaspberryPineappleRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeachApple

Base

MahoganyMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple, Apple and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Lovely, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall43

Winter9

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 20%Party 19%Date 16%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLovelyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovely by Ulric de Varens is an energetic, sweet floral fruity fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a splash of crisp green apple, tangy black currant, and bright pineapple that instantly lifts your mood. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into a creamy heart of tropical frangipani, rip…

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Pure Glam by Karen Low is a breezy, budget friendly choice for casual daytime wear. It centers around a bright medley of pineapple, peach, and crisp apple notes. This light blend offers a clean, airy scent that sits close to the skin, making it an easy option for running quick errands during hot summer afternoons.

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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, Lovely or Pure Glam?

Lovely takes 2 of 4 categories. Lovely is rated 3.90/5 from 48 votes; Pure Glam is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Lovely for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Glam for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovely or Pure Glam?

They last about the same: Lovely 55/100, Pure Glam 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lovely or Pure Glam?

Lovely projects furthest (Lovely 50/100, Pure Glam 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovely and Pure Glam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Apple and Raspberry.

Is Lovely or Pure Glam better for summer or winter?

Lovely suits daytime wear; Pure Glam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovely and Pure Glam?

Lovely has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Raspberry, Frangipani and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla and White Cedar Extract. Pure Glam has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Pineapple, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Mahogany, Musk and Amber.