How it smells
Main smell: musky and lavender. It opens with lavender and bergamot, moves to water lily and jasmine and dries down to musk.
- Came out
- 2003
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Pure Grace 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
Philosophy Pure Grace EDP in detail
Philosophy is the house behind Pure Grace EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Pure Grace price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €60. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Percival and Tommy Bahama Maritime for Him but less than Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Parfums De Marly Percival and Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Philosophy perfumes
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex, Falling In Love and Fresh Cream.
Pure Grace through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent spreads further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by lavender and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and lavender smells and notes like water lily and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 2016 and 2022.
If you like Pure Grace, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Percival (4 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (4 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Yves Saint Laurent (4 shared notes) and Tommy Bahama Maritime for Him (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
Can men wear Pure Grace?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Pure Grace to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2003.
What is the difference between Pure Grace EDP and Pure Grace Nude Rose?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.