Fragrance comparison

Pure Glam vs Lovely

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Pure Glam

Karen Low

3.605 votes

Rank #59,276 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Lovely

Lanoe

3.8518 votes

Rank #22,926 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lovely takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Pure Glam0/3

Lovely3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lovely
Sillage & projection: Lovely
Value for money: Not scored
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

Pure GlamKaren Low

LovelyLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 52%

3.85/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLovely

SillageLovely

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

woody77%

citrus65%

white floral53%

rose42%

fruity100%

citrus91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantLemonOrangeBergamot

Heart

RaspberryPineappleRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeachApple

Base

MahoganyMuskAmber

Top

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineNeroli

Base

AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Lemon and Bergamot. 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

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,926

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLovelyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Lovely by Lanoe opens bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, black currant and raspberry giving it a juicy citrus sparkle. As it settles, soft florals move in over a sweet musky base of vanilla, amber and light woods. It reads as an easy daytime scent, especially in spring or mild summer weather. If you like fresh f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pure Glam or Lovely?

Lovely takes 3 of 3 categories. Pure Glam is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Lovely is rated 3.85/5 from 18 votes. Choose Pure Glam for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lovely for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Glam or Lovely?

Lovely lasts longest (Lovely 68/100, Pure Glam 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Glam or Lovely?

Lovely projects furthest (Lovely 53/100, Pure Glam 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Glam and Lovely smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Pure Glam or Lovely better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pure Glam and Lovely?

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. Lovely has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.