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Kalanit vs Puredistance I No. 01

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

Updated 513 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalanit takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Kalanit

    Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

  • Puredistance I No. 01

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kalanit6/7
Puredistance I No. 011/7
Ratings & consensus
Kalanit
Community sentiment
Kalanit
Longevity
Kalanit
Sillage & projection
Kalanit
Value for money
Kalanit
Versatility
Kalanit
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
KalanitO Boticário
Puredistance I No. 01Puredistance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.54/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 8%Had 68%Want 24%
3.86/ 5 · 444 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerKalanitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
23%Like
4%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate

69 votes

35%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

444 votes

Category winnerKalanitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityKalanit

SillageKalanit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value19
Category winnerKalanitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
sweet92%
woody84%
yellow floral77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
yellow floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Orange BlossomPlumTangerinePeachVioletNeroliBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineMimosaTuberoseCarnationRoseBlack locust
Base
VanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarWoody NotesAmberTonka Bean
Top20-40 mins
TangerineNeroliCassisOrange Blossom
Heart3-5 hrs
MimosaMagnoliaTaif RoseJasmine
Base7-10+ hrs
MuskAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tangerine, Neroli and Jasmine. 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
Spring62
Summer21
Fall100
Winter84
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day100
Night37
Category winnerKalanitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex9
Women87
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#22,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,235

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kalanit by O Boticário is a lush, sunny 1990s floral perfume that blends rich white florals with sweet orchard fruits and smooth woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of orange blossom, ripe peach, and tangy plum before opening into a deep heart of tuberose, gardenia, and golden ylang-ylang. Grounded by a cre…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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, Kalanit or Puredistance I No. 01?

Kalanit takes 6 of 7 categories. Kalanit is rated 4.54/5 from 69 votes; Puredistance I No. 01 is rated 3.86/5 from 444 votes. Choose Kalanit for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall. Choose Puredistance I No. 01 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Kalanit lasts longest (Kalanit 73/100, Puredistance I No. 01 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Kalanit projects furthest (Kalanit 70/100, Puredistance I No. 01 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalanit and Puredistance I No. 01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tangerine, Neroli and Jasmine.

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

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

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

Kalanit has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum, Tangerine and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. 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.

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