Fragrance comparison

Elegance vs Puredistance I No. 01

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 483 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #31,608 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Puredistance I No. 01

Puredistance

3.86444 votes

Rank #9,201 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Puredistance I No. 01
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elegance4/7

Puredistance I No. 013/7

Ratings & consensus: Elegance
Community sentiment: Elegance
Longevity: Puredistance I No. 01
Sillage & projection: Puredistance I No. 01
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Elegance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Puredistance I No. 01

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EleganceAna Hickmann

Puredistance I No. 01Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

3.86/ 5 · 444 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerEleganceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

35%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

444 votes

Category winnerEleganceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPuredistance I No. 01

SillagePuredistance I No. 01

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value19

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

Top20-40 mins

TangerineNeroliCassisOrange Blossom

Heart3-5 hrs

MimosaMagnoliaTaif RoseJasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesCassis, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Puredistance I No. 01, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night37

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

Work 38%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,201

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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Puredistance I No. 01 is an exquisite pure perfume extract built around sparkling citrus and dewy florals. The initial spray delivers bright tangerine peel, bitter neroli, and tart cassis before revealing a lush, velvety floral core. Soft mimosa and magnolia meld seamlessly with Taif rose and jasmine, creating a radia…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elegance or Puredistance I No. 01?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories. Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes; Puredistance I No. 01 is rated 3.86/5 from 444 votes. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Puredistance I No. 01 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elegance or Puredistance I No. 01?

Puredistance I No. 01 lasts longest (Puredistance I No. 01 66/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegance or Puredistance I No. 01?

Puredistance I No. 01 projects furthest (Puredistance I No. 01 56/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegance and Puredistance I No. 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Cassis, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Mimosa.

Is Elegance or Puredistance I No. 01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elegance is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegance is the stronger pick. Elegance suits daytime wear; Puredistance I No. 01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegance and Puredistance I No. 01?

Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey. Puredistance I No. 01 has top notes of Tangerine, Neroli, Cassis and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Mimosa, Magnolia, Taif Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Vetiver.