Fragrance comparison

Puredistance I No. 01 vs Hanuman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 994 ratings analysed

Puredistance I No. 01

Puredistance

3.86444 votes

Rank #9,235 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Hanuman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21550 votes

Rank #3,543 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Puredistance I No. 01
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hanuman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Puredistance I No. 011/7

Hanuman6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Puredistance I No. 01Puredistance

HanumanBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 444 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHanumanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

444 votes

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerHanumanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHanuman

SillageHanuman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value13

Category winnerPuredistance I No. 01Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

white floral56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

TangerineNeroliCassisOrange Blossom

Heart3-5 hrs

MimosaMagnoliaTaif RoseJasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmberVetiver

Top

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night37

Spring94

Summer100

Fall77

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHanumanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women84

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

Men10

Unisex44

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,235

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#3,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerHanumanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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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, Puredistance I No. 01 or Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 6 of 7 categories. Puredistance I No. 01 is rated 3.86/5 from 444 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Puredistance I No. 01 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

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

Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 72/100, Puredistance I No. 01 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Hanuman projects furthest (Hanuman 62/100, Puredistance I No. 01 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puredistance I No. 01 and Hanuman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Musk.

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

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

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

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. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.