Pure Pastel Mint Betty Barclay 2017 Eau de Toilette

It’s always the same: It takes a little effort for me to spray on Pure Pastel Mint. The initial, artificially sweet scent must be endured.

But this soon fades, and after a good quarter of an hour, Pure Pastel Mint (the EdT) rewards me with a gentle and "digestible," calming, hand cream-like cloud, interwoven with a hint of marjoram. Everything is very fine and bright. The scent impressions approach me cautiously. And never all at once: sometimes I perceive almost shy flowers waving to me from the background as soon as they are noticed, but they quickly turn around and giggle, disappearing into the back of the cloud; then it’s again this delicate, yet serene and sublime marjoram note that instills incredible trust in me. That’s also the aspect I particularly like about it, which is why I’ve added it to my collection. Nothing about it is loud (except for the sugar at the beginning ;-) hehe), and it doesn’t last very long on me.

Pure Pastel Mint doesn’t step onto the grand stage in terms of craftsmanship and quality, but it unfolds its unassuming magic in a small setting for those who are receptive to such subtle tones and don’t set high standards here.

I appreciate it best in private and quiet moments, especially as a bedtime scent (yes, sometimes I feel like having a fragrance companion for the horizontal retreat from the day and transition into the realm of dreams). For this "application area," besides Pure Pastel Mint, my most frequently worn favorites are Caron "Pour un Homme de Caron" and especially Gucci "Gucci pour Homme II"; hence "Number 3."

One last note: My favorite Indian restaurant uses a few drops of rose water for the mango lassi, just enough to slightly "tint" the flavor, enlivening it. I have a similar perception here with the rose note in Pure Pastel Mint. But like with the other components, it’s very subtle and sometimes more, sometimes less prominent.

My appreciation of the scent is somewhat clouded by the initial wall of sugar, and the "small appearance" with the described limitations is also taken into account. Thus, I land in the range of 6.0 - 7.0.

...or is it only named that because of the color of the bottle?

I really wanted to sniff a delicate, fresh mint scent that would lift me out of the winter blues.

But no, I get what feels like the hundredth version of the same harmless floral scent. What else is there? Yuzu, blackcurrant, pink pepper, Ylang Ylang...what???

Since I don't know what rose tea or cyclamen smell like and what Sylkolide is, it will probably be what is wafting around.

Overall, it's not a bad scent, and it lasts longer, but it's boring and not something you really need.

Betty Barclay makes subtle fragrances. Many are fresh and I like them a lot. I had No.1 at home for years and I enjoyed Sheer Delight. Pure Pastel does nothing different. I tested it and it felt like I had smelled it a hundred times before. It is fresh and floral, but nothing that you would recognize.

There is something green-sweet about the scent that I can't quite place, and it doesn't appeal to me. I tested the fragrance through a sample and I will not be buying the bottle. It doesn't convince me and doesn't undergo any transformation. It smells the same from start to finish and disappears after about three hours.

Maybe not bad for summer, rather to be seen as a delicate body spray.

My daughter bought this fragrance new and let her mother try it out for Easter. I was curious about this new scent and was not disappointed. The beginning for me was fresh and herbaceous with a hint of mint. I detected blackcurrant and with a little pepper, it was a nice start. Quickly, the floral notes like ylang-ylang and cyclamen mixed in. Now the scent did not seem as herbaceous to me as it did at the beginning. Neither too floral nor too herbaceous. As a base note, sandalwood joined in, which rounded off the fragrance with a velvety warmth. For me, it is a very nice and not too simple scent, but it does not fit summer. It is not fresh enough for that. A clear yes from me for this fragrance, if it lasted a bit longer. After just 2 hours, it was gone, and at around 10 euros for 20ml, it is not inexpensive. I’ve applied it a few times and the little bottle is empty.

The fragrance starts sweet-floral. It maintains that as well. Over time, it becomes somewhat creamy and powdery. I would expect that from a perfume that has Pastel in its name.
At times, a slightly soapy note comes through, which some might perceive as synthetic.

It is a solid fragrance, definitely worth the price. Since the EdT is subtle, I believe it can be worn both in the evening and at work or during leisure time.