Question 1

What's the difference between Hanae and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Hanae is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Keiko Mecheri (1998) dominated by Citrus accords. Pure Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (2004) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, White Floral, Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Hanae or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Hanae scores 3.93/5 vs Pure Poison at 4.04/5. Pure Poison's standout strength: Unique velvety, enveloping character with clean notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Hanae and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Pure Poison: Pure Poison divides the r/fragrance community with passionate fans calling it angelic, sensual, and versatile, while detractors find it chemical or overly powdery.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Hanae or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Pure Poison: Long-lasting and good performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Hanae vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Hanae scores highest for summer wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Hanae leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Hanae vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Unique to Pure Poison (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Pure Poison

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Attribute	Hanae	Pure Poison
Brand	Keiko Mecheri	Dior
Year	1998	2004
Rating	3.93	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	10