Pure White Linen by Estée Lauder

On my skin, it bursts with tangerine peel and green apple before sliding into white florals, highlighting honeysuckle and freesia. The projection is soft. The name fits perfectly: it’s super clean and feminine, ideal for warm climates. It reminds me of an extra-feminine version of Light Blue, with the same spirit but PWL amplifies the florals instead of the woods. I’d love it more if it weren’t so sweet and lasted longer than an hour. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 3/10 Versatile: 6/10 Original: 3/10

I just picked up PWL for the bottle and what I read, which sounded like cleanliness and tidiness. Turns out, fresh, ethereal, and delicate scents kill me; those clean little notes uuuuuuuffff. I’m not a huge fan of super sweet or heavy perfumes, although there are delicious exceptions. So when I tried PWL, I went in blind… it’s simply perfect! It smells clean, fresh, subtle, delicate, and very striking; it leaves me relaxed and comfortable. The opening is a bit potent, but as it dries down, it becomes soft, delicate, subtle, and tender. Smells like clean sheets, freshly bathed, a gentle breeze surrounded by flowers and herbs with dew on a fresh morning. I can’t explain it, I just know it’s beautiful, a world away from heavy gourmands. Pure White Linen is calm and perfection for the senses. Rating 10 out of 10

I picked this up in a trade a few days ago and it’s absolutely gorgeous ❤️. The floral blend is on another level 🌸🌺🌷💐. It’s fresh and sweet; I’m not sure if the scent of the flower disappears without the neroli and tulips, or if it’s the lingering touch of sweet pear that clings to the skin, but I adore it 😍. It’s timeless, though I avoid wearing it on hot summers or freezing winters; it’s better suited for spring and warm autumn days.

It’s a 10 for me, but I haven’t been able to find it in Chile… snif snif

I bought it blindly online after reading good reviews; I’m a fan of fresh and clean scents (although this isn’t citrusy). At first it smells strong, almost for an older person, but then it becomes precious: clean, floral, and without sweetness. When applied it reminds me a lot of Pleasures, but it’s less shy, more striking and sophisticated. The fixation and longevity are excellent.

Fresh and clean with absolute longevity. In my case, I have to be careful with the amount because at night it wakes me up and keeps me awake. I prefer it in spring or summer in Canada; in tropical climate the gardenia note comes out a bit, which isn’t my thing. It’s one of my favourites, along with Gucci Bloom. They are two distinct but connected fragrances, perhaps because of those white flowers.

If you’re looking for something sexy and overly sweet, steer clear. This is the delicate, clean floral I’ve been searching for years. It smells like real flowers with a green, juicy fruity touch. While they usually fade quickly, this lasts for hours on my skin, leaving a neat and pleasant trail. No one else wears it, so it’s unique. I can’t wait to take it to work this spring.

PURETY AND ELEGANCE They say it lifts the mood and renews the spirit, and they’re right: the tulip gives strength and the apple confidence. All its fresh ingredients have therapeutic properties. It’s the third formulation of this type from Estée Lauder, with over 15 noticeable ingredients; they’re classics. Light white flowers, fresh tulips, pear, and grapefruit dominate, evoking an idyllic summer. It smells of clean sheets and fresh air, with a pure, fruity sweetness, like biting into a juicy pear. Balanced, refined, and not overpowering, yet with great longevity. Ideal for formal spring and summer events, creating a fresh but sophisticated aura. While Pleasures is romantic and Happy is urban, Pure White Linen is simple, elegant, and beautiful. USE: spring-summer, sunny and humid weather, daytime, daily and special occasions, formal to décontracté, indoor and outdoor.

It smells clean. I had a sample once and it left me wanting more.