Purr Eau de Parfum vs Borea Extrait

Purr

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2010	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	££

Borea

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Purr

B

Borea

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purr Eau de Parfum

Katy Perry's Purr is a divisive one. Many find it a delightful, nostalgic fruity-floral, whilst others deem it a synthetic mess. It's a celebrity scent, so expect playful simplicity and a bottle designed to grab attention.

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Our Verdict - Borea Extrait

This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find Borea a beautifully blended, warm fruity floral, others get a screechy, synthetic mess with weak performance. If it works for you, it's a tropical dream, but it's a proper gamble.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	40%	29%
Fruity	22%	17%
Green	9%	5%
Sweet	34%	36%
Warm	4%	5%
Woody	4%	8%
Earthy	1%	7%
Animalic	8%	10%
Fresh	14%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Purr EdP

Borea Extrait

Notes

Only in Purr Eau de Parfum

Peach 30% Red Apple 26% Gardenia 24% Bamboo 19%

Only in Borea Extrait

Pear 27% Coconut 26% Almond 26% Plum 20%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 35% vs 24%

Freesia 32% vs 25%

Rose 32% vs 18%

Only in Borea Extrait

Tuberose 31%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 23% vs 30%

Musk 13% vs 27%

Sandalwood 12% vs 23%

Only in Purr Eau de Parfum

Coconut 23% Orchid 15% Amber 13%

Only in Borea Extrait

Oakmoss 19%

Accords

Purr Eau de Parfum Borea Extrait

100%

Sweet

87%

100%

Fruity

86%

89%

White Floral

100%

96%

Vanilla

70%

82%

Powdery

60%

72%

Floral

81%

78%

Coconut

62%

Tuberose

77%

72%

Lactonic

64%

Woody

Almond

62%

47%

Musky

56%

Sweet shared

100%

87%

Fruity shared

100%

86%

White Floral shared

89%

100%

Vanilla shared

96%

70%

Powdery shared

82%

60%

Floral shared

72%

81%

Coconut shared

78%

62%

Tuberose

77%

Lactonic

72%

Woody

64%

Almond

62%

Musky shared

47%

56%

Performance

Purr Eau de Parfum Borea Extrait

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Purr Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

Purr is generally light and inoffensive, working well for casual wear or as a 'shampoo-like' scent suitable for the gym. Its moderate longevity and soft projection mean it won't overpower, making it versatile for less formal occasions.

Borea Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Given the mixed reviews on performance - some stating it's strong and lasting, others finding it fleeting - its appropriateness varies. The sweet, tropical, and white floral accords lean more towards casual and date settings, with some finding it elegant enough for formal occasions yet potentially too cloying for the office.