Spectrum E vs Pure Grace Summer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spectrum E takes 2 of 3 categories.
Spectrum EChoose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Pure Grace SummerChoose it for a citrus and coconut character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Spectrum E2/3
Pure Grace Summer1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spectrum E
- Sillage & projection
- Spectrum E
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Grace Summer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spectrum ELily LambertPure Grace SummerPhilosophyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
4.29/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 31%Had 16%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
49%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpectrum E
SillageSpectrum E
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
floral91%
sweet83%
cacao74%
powdery65%
aquatic56%
citrus100%
coconut92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
cacao61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet, powdery and cacao
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OpiumMuskCacaoWater Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Coconut NectarCitronBergamot
Heart
CacaoRose
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMusk and Cacao. Durations are only published for Spectrum E, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring58
Summer100
Fall16
Winter11
Day100
Night31
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,496
PerfumerLily Lambert
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,153
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerPure Grace SummerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpectrum E by Lily Lambert is a moody, unexpected blend that pairs cool petrichor rain with dark cocoa and smoky floral opium. It kicks off with a damp, refreshing shower mist before sinking into powdery dark cacao and warm musk. Instead of turning into a heavy dessert or a harsh vintage spice bomb, it settles like a …
Reviews →Pure Grace Summer is a bright, aromatic fragrance that captures a sunny day. It opens with zesty citron and bergamot, leading into a creamy heart of coconut nectar and cacao. The dry-down settles into a base of soft musk, vanilla, and warm sandalwood. It creates an airy, relaxed feeling suitable for casual wear during…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Spectrum E or Pure Grace Summer?
Spectrum E takes 2 of 3 categories. Spectrum E is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Pure Grace Summer is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes. Choose Spectrum E for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Pure Grace Summer for a citrus and coconut character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Spectrum E or Pure Grace Summer?
Spectrum E lasts longest (Spectrum E 80/100, Pure Grace Summer 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spectrum E or Pure Grace Summer?
Spectrum E projects furthest (Spectrum E 75/100, Pure Grace Summer 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Spectrum E and Pure Grace Summer smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and cacao accords. Common notes include Musk and Cacao.
Is Spectrum E or Pure Grace Summer better for summer or winter?
Pure Grace Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spectrum E and Pure Grace Summer?
Spectrum E features Opium, Musk, Cacao and Water Notes. Pure Grace Summer has top notes of Coconut Nectar, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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