Pure Purple Eau de Parfum vs Incarnata Eau de Parfum

Pure Purple

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2006	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££

Incarnata

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Pure Purple

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pure Purple Eau de Parfum

Hugo Boss Pure Purple is a polarising gourmand that splits the room. For some, it's a dreamy marzipan experience; for others, it's a faint, forgettable floral or an overwhelming sweet concoction they just can't stand. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions, often dictated by skin chemistry getting the much-hyped almond/marzipan note to appear. It's truly a "your mileage may vary" kind of scent.

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Our Verdict - Incarnata Eau de Parfum

This is *the* lipstick scent for the bold and nostalgic. Incarnata is a divisive, opinionated fragrance that delivers a highly realistic vintage makeup experience, polarising those seeking a pretty floral from those craving a rich, waxy, and somewhat stern boudoir fantasy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	37%	30%
Fruity	14%	10%
Green	6%	2%
Sweet	32%	35%
Warm	8%	12%
Woody	5%	6%
Earthy	9%	10%
Animalic	9%	11%
Fresh	15%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Pure Purple EdP

Incarnata EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Nectarine 50% Cyclamen 50%

Top Notes

Raspberry 38% Violet 36% Rhododendron 27%

Heart Notes

Violet 100%

Only in Pure Purple Eau de Parfum

Nectarine 50% Cyclamen 50%

Only in Incarnata Eau de Parfum

Raspberry 38% Violet 36% Rhododendron 27%

Only in Pure Purple Eau de Parfum

Violet 100%

Only in Incarnata Eau de Parfum

Powdery 33% Orris 30% Rose 20% Myrrh 17%

Shared Notes

Amber 30% vs 22%

Only in Pure Purple Eau de Parfum

Almond 43% Leather 27%

Only in Incarnata Eau de Parfum

Suede 35% Benzoin 22% Vanilla 21%

Accords

Pure Purple Eau de Parfum Incarnata Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

51%

47%

Powdery

100%

65%

Nutty

58%

Amber

54%

Iris

57%

54%

Fresh

52%

Floral

50%

51%

Almond

51%

Fruity

49%

48%

Leather

46%

Violet Floral

47%

Rose

46%

45%

Animalic

Sweet shared

100%

51%

Powdery shared

47%

100%

Nutty

65%

Amber shared

58%

54%

Iris

57%

Fresh

54%

Floral shared

52%

50%

Almond

51%

Fruity shared

51%

49%

Leather shared

48%

46%

Violet Floral

47%

Rose

46%

Animalic

45%

Performance

Pure Purple Eau de Parfum Incarnata Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Pure Purple Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Its sweet and gourmand nature makes it an excellent fit for casual wear and dates, where its comforting and inviting vibes can shine. While it's generally not a strong projector, the sweetness might be too much for formal or office settings, especially if the marzipan note is pronounced. It's definitely not for sport. Some reviews mention it as a good work scent, suggesting its occasional wearability in less strict office environments.

Incarnata Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its distinctive, potent 'lipstick' character and long-lasting nature make it less suited for an office environment. However, its sensual and sophisticated profile, with strong sillage, is perfect for evening dates and formal events, though some might enjoy its unique vibe casually.