Fragrance comparison

Strast vs Pure Glam

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

2 wins

Strast

Brocard

3.2272 votes

Rank #36,455 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Pure Glam

Karen Low

3.605 votes

Rank #59,276 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strast takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Strast2/4

Pure Glam1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pure Glam
Sillage & projection: Strast
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Strast

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StrastBrocard

Pure GlamKaren Low

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 55%Had 33%Want 12%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityPure Glam

SillageStrast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose86%

tropical72%

sweet58%

citrus44%

fresh30%

fruity100%

sweet88%

woody77%

citrus65%

white floral53%

rose42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryMandarin OrangeOrangeApple

Heart

LitchiRoseApricotLily

Base

MuskAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantLemonOrangeBergamot

Heart

RaspberryPineappleRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeachApple

Base

MahoganyMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Apple. 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

Summer95

Fall14

Winter9

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,455

PerfumerMichel Gouges

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#59,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStrastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Strast opens with a bright splash of raspberry, mandarin orange, and crisp red apple. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus softens as litchi and a watery rose take center stage, giving the heart a distinctly tropical, jammy texture with occasional synthetic tartness. An underlying base of clean musk and pale a…

Reviews →

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.

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, Strast or Pure Glam?

Strast takes 2 of 4 categories. Strast is rated 3.22/5 from 72 votes; Pure Glam is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Strast for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Glam for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Strast or Pure Glam?

Pure Glam lasts longest (Pure Glam 55/100, Strast 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Strast or Pure Glam?

Strast projects furthest (Strast 52/100, Pure Glam 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Strast and Pure Glam smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Apple.

Is Strast or Pure Glam better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Strast and Pure Glam?

Strast has top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Apple, heart notes of Litchi, Rose, Apricot and Lily, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.