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Pure Purple Eau de Parfum bottle Pure Purple EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2006 Year 2006
££ Price Tier £
Crystal Violet For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Crystal Violet For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pure Purple EDP
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 - Crystal Violet For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's budget take on Hugo Boss Pure Purple, the powdery violet-and-marzipan gourmand floral. It captures the soft black violet and almond-sweet drydown well, though the leather edge softens and the whole thing reads a touch flatter and sweeter than the moderate original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pure Purple EDP
Crystal Violet For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nectarine 50% vs 54%
Cyclamen 49% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Violet 100% vs 62%
Only in Crystal Violet For Women
Floral 37%
Shared Notes
Almond 43% vs 35%
Amber 30% vs 35%
Only in Pure Purple
Leather 27%
Only in Crystal Violet For Women
Suede 28%

Accords

Pure Purple Crystal Violet For Women
100%
Sweet
65%
47%
Powdery
80%
52%
Floral
70%
65%
Nutty
58%
Amber
60%
54%
Fresh
51%
Almond
51%
Fruity
50%
48%
Leather
45%
45%
Animalic
Sweet shared
100%
65%
Powdery shared
47%
80%
Floral shared
52%
70%
65%
Amber shared
58%
60%
54%
51%
Fruity shared
51%
50%
Leather shared
48%
45%
45%

Performance

Pure Purple Crystal Violet For Women
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pure Purple

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.

Crystal Violet For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powdery violet and almond warmth feel most at home in autumn and winter, with a soft spring crossover.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Discreet and refined, it suits the office and elegant daytime as easily as a soft evening.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, amber, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pure Purple EDP
Crystal Violet For Women EDP
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