Karen Low Pure Instinct Original White
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart brings ambroxan and cedar. On the skin it settles into amber and cedar. Overall it smells woody and powdery.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Pure Instinct Original White notes
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Karen Low Pure Instinct Original White in detail
Karen Low is the house behind Pure Instinct Original White.
When in the day to wear Pure Instinct Original White
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Bath & Body Works In The Star has more depth.
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How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Bath & Body Works In The Star and Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex.
Is Pure Instinct Original White your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like ambroxan and amber. Less obvious notes include musk, labdanum and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Bath & Body Works In The Star and Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex. Base notes like amber and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €156, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Bath & Body Works In The Star.
If you like Pure Instinct Original White, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Bath & Body Works In The Star (10 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (8 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (8 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Pure Instinct Original White?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Pure Instinct Original White good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.