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Pure Grace Summer Surf

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philosophy Pure Grace Summer Surf is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Pure Grace Summer Surf opens with Tiare Flower, settles into a heart of Sea Water, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. philosophy's Pure Grace Summer Surf carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Pure Grace Summer Surf is a light, salty-floral eau de toilette built around tiare flower and sea water. It is simple and breezy, with a clean musk finish. A beachy daytime scent that keeps things easy.
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  • Clean
  • Soft
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
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Pure Grace Summer Surf Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tiare Flower100%
Heartas listed
Sea Water100%
Baseas listed
Musk62%
Woody Notes38%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Pure Grace Summer Surf is a feminine eau de toilette from philosophy, released in 2017. It is a short, simple composition. It opens with tiare flower, a creamy white bloom with a soft tropical feel. The heart is sea water, which adds a fresh, salty and airy touch. The base is musk and woody notes, giving a clean and gentle finish. The result is a light, fresh floral with an aquatic feel, easy to wear in summer.

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