Karen Low Pure Instinct Light
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is ozonic notes and pear. The heart brings vanilla and white rose. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and raspberry. Overall it smells powdery and sweet.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Pure Instinct Light 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
About Karen Low Pure Instinct Light
Pure Instinct Light is made by Karen Low.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Calvin Klein Ck Be.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies.
Pure Instinct Light: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies has more depth.
Karen Low perfumes worth knowing
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Pure Sensual, Pure Private and Code 37.
The style of Pure Instinct Light
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by sweet and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and sweet smells and notes like vanilla and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include lemon leaf, orchid and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
Pure Instinct Light dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (7 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (7 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies (8 shared notes) and Calvin Klein Ck Be (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Calvin Klein Ck Be starts from €38.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Pure Instinct Light?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Pure Instinct Light last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.