Fragrance comparison

Pure Woman vs Sublime Epoque

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 842 ratings analysed

Pure Woman

Police

3.6229 votes

Rank #21,883 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sublime Epoque

Zara

4.06813 votes

Rank #2,014 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime Epoque takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pure Woman
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sublime Epoque
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Pure Woman2/7

Sublime Epoque5/7

Ratings & consensus: Sublime Epoque
Community sentiment: Sublime Epoque
Longevity: Sublime Epoque
Sillage & projection: Pure Woman
Value for money: Sublime Epoque
Versatility: Pure Woman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sublime Epoque

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure WomanPolice

Sublime EpoqueZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 59%

4.06/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSublime EpoqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

38%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

Category winnerSublime EpoqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySublime Epoque

SillagePure Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSublime EpoqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

tuberose61%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

citrus65%

vanilla48%

animalic30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPeachOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

JasmineTuberoseRose

Base

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodVanilla

Top

Bergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPure WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerSublime EpoqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Pure Woman opens with a bright burst of white peach, Calabrian bergamot, and crisp pear, accented by sweet orange blossom. Within fifteen minutes, the top notes soften, allowing a dense floral heart of Sambac jasmine, white rose, and tuberose to dominate the projection. The dry down introduces creamy sandalwood…

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Sublime Epoque by Zara is a bright, white floral fragrance centered around a prominent tuberose accord. Designed for women, it opens with a zesty touch of bergamot before settling into a sweet, creamy heart of jasmine and orange blossom. It offers a youthful, approachable profile that works well for casual daily wear,…

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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 Woman or Sublime Epoque?

Sublime Epoque takes 5 of 7 categories. Pure Woman is rated 3.62/5 from 29 votes; Sublime Epoque is rated 4.06/5 from 813 votes. Choose Pure Woman for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sublime Epoque for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pure Woman or Sublime Epoque?

They last about the same: Sublime Epoque 62/100, Pure Woman 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pure Woman or Sublime Epoque?

Pure Woman projects furthest (Pure Woman 66/100, Sublime Epoque 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Woman and Sublime Epoque smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Pure Woman or Sublime Epoque better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sublime Epoque is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Woman is the stronger pick. Pure Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Woman and Sublime Epoque?

Pure Woman has top notes of Pear, Peach, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Sublime Epoque has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Cedar.