Katy Perry 2010 EDP

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Purr

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Katy Perry Purr is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Purr opens with Red Apple, Gardenia, Bamboo, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Orchid. Katy Perry's Purr carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
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Purr Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Purr opens with a sweet, juicy blast of peach and red apple, brightened by a hint of green bamboo and fresh gardenia. As it settles, a sweet floral heart of jasmine and freesia appears, eventually melting into a creamy base. Vanilla, coconut, and sandalwood provide a soft, cozy dry-down, rounded out by a touch of musk and amber.

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