The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lavender and iris. The heart brings lavender and orris root. On the skin it settles into vanilla and tonka bean. Overall it smells powdery and iris.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Pure Lavender notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Azzaro Pure Lavender EDC
Pure Lavender EDC is made by Azzaro. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Is Pure Lavender your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by iris and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and iris smells and notes like lavender and vanilla. Less obvious notes include star anise and white musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer.
Pure Lavender price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur and Stetson but less than Guerlain L'Heure Bleue.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans is a lighter match.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Stetson.
Perfumes that smell like Pure Lavender
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (6 shared notes), Stetson (6 shared notes) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Quick answers
Does Pure Lavender last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Pure Lavender?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2001.