Fragrance comparison

Pure vs Very Sexy Now 2010

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 499 ratings analysed

Pure

Alfred Sung

3.82430 votes

Rank #5,145 FloralWhite Floral

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Very Sexy Now 2010

Victoria's Secret

4.0769 votes

Rank #19,377 FloralTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very Sexy Now 2010 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pure
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Very Sexy Now 2010
Choose it for a floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pure3/7

Very Sexy Now 20104/7

Ratings & consensus: Very Sexy Now 2010
Community sentiment: Very Sexy Now 2010
Longevity: Pure
Sillage & projection: Very Sexy Now 2010
Value for money: Pure
Versatility: Very Sexy Now 2010
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PureAlfred Sung

Very Sexy Now 2010Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

343 votes

33%Love

54%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPure

SillageVery Sexy Now 2010

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

floral100%

tropical83%

lactonic65%

white floral48%

citrus30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineMarigoldOrchid

Heart

LilyPeonyPineappleFreesiaGardeniaOsmanthus

Base

Woody NotesAmberCinnamon

Notes

FrangipaniOrchidLily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrchid and Lily. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer100

Fall4

Winter4

Day100

Night36

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,145

PerfumerJames Krivda

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#19,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerPureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure by Alfred Sung is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Pure was launched in 1997. The nose behind this fragrance is James Krivda. Top notes are Tangerine, Marigold and Orchid; middle notes are Lily, Peony, Pineapple, Freesia, Gardenia and Osmanthus; base notes are Woody Notes, Amber and Cinnamon.

Reviews →

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Now 2010 opens with a bright splash of sweet frangipani nectar and juicy tropical fruitiness. The fragrance settles quickly into lush purple orchid and fresh jungle lily, creating a sunny beach atmosphere tailored for hot July afternoons and poolside lounging. On skin, the dry down reveals…

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, Pure or Very Sexy Now 2010?

Very Sexy Now 2010 takes 4 of 7 categories. Pure is rated 3.82/5 from 430 votes; Very Sexy Now 2010 is rated 4.07/5 from 69 votes. Choose Pure for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Very Sexy Now 2010 for a floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure or Very Sexy Now 2010?

Pure lasts longest (Pure 63/100, Very Sexy Now 2010 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure or Very Sexy Now 2010?

Projection is very close: Very Sexy Now 2010 56/100, Pure 55/100 for sillage.

Do Pure and Very Sexy Now 2010 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orchid and Lily.

Is Pure or Very Sexy Now 2010 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Sexy Now 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure is the stronger pick. Very Sexy Now 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure and Very Sexy Now 2010?

Pure has top notes of Tangerine, Marigold and Orchid, heart notes of Lily, Peony, Pineapple and Freesia, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Cinnamon. Very Sexy Now 2010 features Frangipani, Orchid and Lily.