Fragrance comparison

Moss Gown vs Pure Pastel Rose

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Moss Gown

Providence Perfume Co.

4.0565 votes

Rank #11,334 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%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?

Moss Gown takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Moss Gown4/5

Pure Pastel Rose1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moss GownProvidence Perfume Co.

Pure Pastel RoseBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 12%Had 7%Want 81%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 20%Had 32%Want 48%

Category winnerMoss GownRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

65 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMoss Gown

SillageMoss Gown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPure Pastel RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

mossy84%

herbal77%

earthy69%

yellow floral61%

floral100%

rose83%

fresh65%

woody48%

powdery30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

ChamomileCedarMimosaSunflower

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafBoroniaNarcissusRoseCoffee blossomLilac

Base6-8 hrs

CedarmossWhite Cedar ExtractSandalwood

Top

LilacViolet LeafGinger

Heart

RosePeonyFlowers

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCedar, Violet Leaf, Rose and Lilac. Durations are only published for Moss Gown, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer35

Fall100

Winter24

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex27

Women55

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 22%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,334

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#33,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMoss GownHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moss Gown by Providence Perfume Co. greets you with a rustic burst of sweet chamomile, powdery yellow mimosa, and dry cedar chips. It quickly settles into an earthy, golden field of wildflowers, where gentle violet leaf and subtle coffee blossom add a green, slightly dusty depth. The foundation rests on velvety cedarm…

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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, Moss Gown or Pure Pastel Rose?

Moss Gown takes 4 of 5 categories. Moss Gown is rated 4.05/5 from 65 votes; Pure Pastel Rose is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Moss Gown for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pure Pastel Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moss Gown or Pure Pastel Rose?

Moss Gown lasts longest (Moss Gown 71/100, Pure Pastel Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moss Gown or Pure Pastel Rose?

Projection is very close: Moss Gown 56/100, Pure Pastel Rose 55/100 for sillage.

Do Moss Gown and Pure Pastel Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar, Violet Leaf, Rose and Lilac.

Is Moss Gown or Pure Pastel Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Moss Gown and Pure Pastel Rose?

Moss Gown has top notes of Chamomile, Cedar, Mimosa and Sunflower, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Boronia, Narcissus and Rose, a base of Cedarmoss, White Cedar Extract and Sandalwood. 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.