Purr by Katy Perry
Women 2010
Description
Purr by Katy Perry is a fruity floral fragrance for women, launched in 2010. Its olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of peach, red apple, gardenia and bamboo; a heart composed of jasmine, freesia and rose; and a base that evokes vanilla, coconut, orchid, musk, amber and sandal.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
11,338 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
4,204 votes
Season
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3,141 votes
Time of day
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About Purr
Purr by Katy Perry is a fruity floral fragrance for women, launched in 2010. Its olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of peach, red apple, gardenia and bamboo; a heart composed of jasmine, freesia and rose; and a base that evokes vanilla, coconut, orchid, musk, amber and sandal.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts White flowers Woods and mosses Flowers Spices Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
1,529 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
1,637 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
682 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
644 votes
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Community reviews
40 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
The peach here smells super citrusy, perfect for summer, and the musk adds a lovely touch.
One of my favourites: a fruity, youthful scent that’s easy to wear in any weather. It reflects pop culture and appeals to everyone, yet it’s not cheap or shallow. Good quality for the price and the bottle is pretty. I’d definitely buy it again.
The first thing you notice is the sandalwood, the musk, and that floral touch, with a slightly fruity base. I consider it perfect for afternoon or evening wear, unlike Meow, which would be more suited for day or morning.
I love it and give it a 10 for the scent and packaging, which is simply gorgeous. However, I don’t wear it daily; it’s ideal for special occasions. Unlike Meow, which I do wear every day.
It’s sweet without being cloying. On my skin it smells of peach with aquatic and fresh notes. As it dries down, you can detect the vanilla, musk and sandalwood. It’s comfortable for daily wear, very affordable, and the longevity is acceptable.
Smells delicious, oh no, I just wish it lasted longer and projected more.
Pleasant notes, nothing as cloying as the Meow, with a musky touch. Recommended, though mostly for the packaging and price. I sometimes find it for $22.
Bought it blindly. At first, the floral notes dominate, but as it dries down it becomes fruity and sweet, with lots of candied apple and vanilla. I love it; I usually prefer very sweet perfumes like caramel over florals, and this didn’t disappoint. The bottle is very pretty too.
This perfume reminds me so much of my primary school days; it’s a delicious scent for me. Finally, as an adult, I could buy it and use it for special occasions. I love it; it’s sweet and the aroma feels distinctive. I’d buy it again without a thought when I run out.
I bought it for the bottle, but honestly, the scent is quite nice. It’s a suitable fragrance for daily, informal wear if you’re an adult, or for girls and teenagers. On my skin, I don’t dislike it; it didn’t seem synthetic to me, but I’ve heard others with a more acidic pH found it quite synthetic. Overall, I think it’s good value for the price, with decent longevity, though the base notes really stand out.
It’s an aquatic and floral coconut scent, with jasmine making it sweet but not cloying. Smells unisex, formal and strong; lasts over six hours. I like it, but don’t use it often. I keep it for the pretty bottle and for date nights, because I wouldn’t buy it blind: it promises something creamy and powdery, but it isn’t. Nine months later, I love it more: the floral opening stays, but when it dries, it smells like sweet coconut sunscreen, keeping that aquatic freshness.
I bought it solely for the bottle for our date night. As for the scent, it reminds me of red wine with a touch of coconut.
It was a gift from my husband, who usually chooses based on the eye-catching bottle. I don’t notice the promised notes, just musk and powdery florals after several hours. It has great longevity. When I apply it, I feel boozy, pure rum and cane; it’s warm and sweet. If I had bought it myself, I never would; but I like the gesture. It’s not a bad perfume for its trail and durability, and it definitely doesn’t smell like anything else in my collection.
Here’s my review: almost no one liked it, but I did. I don’t love it, but I like it. It’s not synthetic, has good development and harmony; the jasmine and coconut stand out, although the freesia is shy behind the jasmine. It smells delicious, giving a freshly bathed and very fresh sensation. It’s an excellent gift for a girl or teenager; she’ll love it. For older girls, it suits well for university, the office or a trip to the park.
They gave me this perfume and it was neither here nor there. At first I didn’t like it, but after wearing it for a while I convinced myself it wasn’t so bad. I don’t think I’ll buy it again.
It sold well because everyone said it smelled nice, but on my skin it sounds super synthetic. Despite lasting quite a while, the scent didn’t convince me and I gave it away.
It smells like that grape jelly gel, it’s cool but doesn’t last at all.
I bought it blind following YouTubers who praise it, promising nice packaging and nine hours of longevity. I was tempted and did it! Haha. Result: a resounding NO. It doesn’t last at all, the scent didn’t convince me and it wasn’t what I expected; it smells very fruity and soft, evaporating in an hour or less. At least at the time it was cheap. I wouldn’t buy it again; I prefer Ariana Grande ones which are sweeter.
It doesn’t last even a moment on the skin or clothes. Smells fruity and nice at the start, but in an hour or less it has all evaporated…
I started this perfume madness and this caught my eye because of the cat bottle (I’m a cat lover), but now that I look at it, it seems TREMENDously ugly… The packaging looks cheap… And being me, who guides myself by the packaging, it’s a huge NO, plus the scent didn’t convince me, it smelled like generic shampoo… I wanted to catch the coconut note (I’m a fan) and well, no… How good, because this would look terrible in my collection. 😰😅😅😅
The little bottle and the kitten ring are the only things I remember, as the scent lacks character and fades within an hour.
I bought it based on an online review hoping for peach and apple notes, but I only detect vanilla, musk, and something very sweet. As I prefer citrus, it’s not my favourite to wear; I’d save it for autumn or winter. The aroma doesn’t convince me, though I do like the bottle.
The purple bottle with the cat hooked me immediately, so I took advantage of the large size while it was available. At first, it smells of bamboo, peach, then coconut with vanilla and wood. I thought it would be short-lived, but I was surprised: on skin and clothes, it lasts about six hours. I wouldn’t buy it again as the scent becomes tiring, although it’s not unpleasant.
It doesn’t last at all; the scent is barely noticeable.
I loved the packaging; it looks lovely on my dressing table. The fragrance is nice, but I have other favourites like Ariana Grande’s. Still, it’s not bad.
I’ve always wanted this during my teenage years, and now that I’m an adult and can buy what I want, I didn’t hesitate. I bought it without expectations: I adore the bottle as a decoration. The scent isn’t bad; it’s more fruity than sweet and versatile. Ideal for the supermarket, casual meals, or work occasionally. Perfect for not spending on my special perfumes; I save those for dates or parties. The price was excellent; I found it in a supermarket app almost for free with free delivery and in under five days. I didn’t hesitate to buy it as I’m not willing to pay more. I also hope the Meow arrives; I bought it blindly at a ridiculous price with no expectations, just for the surprise. Buying both was to produce serotonin.
I had high hopes for it; it smells nice but isn’t memorable and lasts very little. When sprayed, it throws everything away and then disappears. I used it for evenings in autumn and winter.
A generic and sweet perfume. The longevity is standard and I don’t dislike it. I think it’s for women aged 20 to 30, for daily use or some casual occasion.
I went along with reviews and Fragrantica, a bad idea. It doesn’t smell like edible sweet; it’s neutral and fruity, too basic for my taste. A body mist from Bath & Bodyworks smells better, or even the Purr from the litter box cleaner. It has good sillage for its price, but I wouldn’t buy it again.
Katy Perry’s Purr is an exquisite sweetness, youthful yet elegant without being over the top; it has a sophisticated air. On my skin, it lasts up to 12 hours, though it depends on the day, my mood, and the season. I’ve been spoiled by it: it’s delicious and tender.