Fragrance comparison

Pure Pastel Rose vs Carthusia Lady

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

Pure Pastel Rose

Betty Barclay

3.6131 votes

Rank #33,469 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Carthusia Lady

Carthusia

3.98134 votes

Rank #11,711 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pure Pastel Rose
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carthusia Lady
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pure Pastel Rose1/5

Carthusia Lady4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure Pastel RoseBetty Barclay

Carthusia LadyCarthusia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 20%Had 32%Want 48%

3.98/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerCarthusia LadyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

54%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

40%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCarthusia Lady

SillageCarthusia Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value51

Category winnerPure Pastel RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose83%

fresh65%

woody48%

powdery30%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacViolet LeafGinger

Heart

RosePeonyFlowers

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalwood

Top

RoseCyclamenYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLilacBergamotGardeniaJasmine

Heart

CarnationClovesGeraniumPeachViolet LeafIris

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesLilac, Violet Leaf, Rose and Cedar. 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

Summer83

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night7

Spring100

Summer47

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCarthusia LadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Carthusia Lady opens with an expansive bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang, and lilac. Within minutes, spicy clove and carnation cut through a heart of powdery iris, geranium, and sweet peach. The dry-down reveals a sturdy base of oakmoss, patchouli, and sandalwood that anchors the florals with earthy depth. On skin, the ini…

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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, Pure Pastel Rose or Carthusia Lady?

Carthusia Lady takes 4 of 5 categories. Pure Pastel Rose is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes; Carthusia Lady is rated 3.98/5 from 134 votes. Choose Pure Pastel Rose for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carthusia Lady for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Pastel Rose or Carthusia Lady?

Carthusia Lady lasts longest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Pure Pastel Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Pastel Rose or Carthusia Lady?

Carthusia Lady projects furthest (Carthusia Lady 64/100, Pure Pastel Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Pastel Rose and Carthusia Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Lilac, Violet Leaf, Rose and Cedar.

Is Pure Pastel Rose or Carthusia Lady better for summer or winter?

Pure Pastel Rose suits daytime wear; Carthusia Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Pastel Rose and Carthusia Lady?

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. Carthusia Lady has top notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Geranium and Peach, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam.