Question 1

What's the difference between Pure XS and Y Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

Pure XS is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Rabanne (2017) dominated by Vanilla accords. Y Eau de Parfum is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2018) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, Pure XS or Y Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pure XS scores 3.95/5 vs Y Eau de Parfum at 4.42/5. On r/fragrance, Pure XS sits at 6.8/10 (mixed) while Y Eau de Parfum is 6.2/10 (mixed). Pure XS's standout strength: Unique sweet fragrance with distinctive cola/vanilla character. Y Eau de Parfum's standout strength: Versatile and reliable everyday fragrance. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Pure XS and Y Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Ginger. Pure XS: Pure XS é um perfume único e divisivo que gera reações fortes—alguns o consideram um agradador de multidão refrescante com cola-baunilha, enquanto outros o acham empalagante ou excessivamente doce. Y Eau de Parfum: Y Eau de Parfum é um perfume polarizador que funciona melhor em outras pessoas do que o usuário normalmente experimenta.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Pure XS or Y Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

Pure XS: Pure XS Night has better performance and complexity with ginseng and toffee notes Y Eau de Parfum: Decent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Pure XS vs Y Eau de Parfum?

Accepted Answer

Pure XS scores highest for winter wear; Y Eau de Parfum scores highest for spring wear. Pure XS leans evening, Y Eau de Parfum leans daytime.

Pure XS vs Y Eau de Parfum

Resumo da comparação

Notas em comum (4)

Exclusivas de Pure XS (12)

Exclusivas de Y Eau de Parfum (7)

Acordes em comum (4)

Perguntas frequentes

Pulso do sentimento da comunidade — Pure XS

Positivo

Negativo

Pulso do sentimento da comunidade — Y Eau de Parfum

Positivo

Negativo

Atributo	Pure XS	Y Eau de Parfum
Marca	Rabanne	Yves Saint Laurent
Ano	2017	2018
Avaliação	3.95	4.42
Concentração	—	Eau de Parfum
Género	masculine	masculine
Total de notas	16	11