Fragrance comparison

22 Universal Mind vs Crystal Chic

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

22 Universal Mind

Spiritum

4.1513 votes

Rank #46,019 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Crystal Chic

Carolina Herrera

3.9447 votes

Rank #36,507 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Chic takes 3 of 5 categories.

22 Universal Mind
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Crystal Chic
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

22 Universal Mind2/5

Crystal Chic3/5

Ratings & consensus: 22 Universal Mind
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 22 Universal Mind
Sillage & projection: Crystal Chic
Value for money: Crystal Chic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Crystal Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

22 Universal MindSpiritum

Crystal ChicCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

3.94/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 17%Had 37%Want 46%

Category winner22 Universal MindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

32%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity22 Universal Mind

SillageCrystal Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCrystal ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

floral92%

rose84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumSichuan PepperGingerAbsintheBulgarian RoseFreesia

Heart

Cedar EssenceOrange BlossomJasmineGeraniumCinnamon

Base

AmberVanillaVetiverSageSandalwoodIncenseAmbretteMusk

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseRed BerriesRed Freesia

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomPimentoIndian Tuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Crystal Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day86

Night100

Spring63

Summer44

Fall100

Winter81

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 32%Work 25%Party 23%Casual 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,019

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCrystal ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 22 Universal Mind opens with a crisp kick of herbal absinthe, zesty ginger, and peppery olibanum incense before settling into warm cinnamon, smooth cedar, and creamy vanilla. It smells like sweet resinous incense burning softly in a cozy room lined with polished cedar bookshelves. The balance of spicy botanic…

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Carolina Herrera Crystal Chic opens with a bright flash of tart red berries, peppery red freesia, and Bulgarian rose. The initial alcohol rush burns away in three minutes. Then the heart takes charge. Creamy Indian tuberose and night blooming jasmine merge with a kick of warm pimento, creating a lush, fruity floral pr…

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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, 22 Universal Mind or Crystal Chic?

Crystal Chic takes 3 of 5 categories. 22 Universal Mind is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Crystal Chic is rated 3.94/5 from 47 votes. Choose 22 Universal Mind for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Crystal Chic for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 22 Universal Mind or Crystal Chic?

22 Universal Mind lasts longest (22 Universal Mind 73/100, Crystal Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 22 Universal Mind or Crystal Chic?

Crystal Chic projects furthest (Crystal Chic 69/100, 22 Universal Mind 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 22 Universal Mind and Crystal Chic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Amber.

Is 22 Universal Mind or Crystal Chic better for summer or winter?

22 Universal Mind suits evening wear; Crystal Chic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 22 Universal Mind and Crystal Chic?

22 Universal Mind has top notes of Olibanum, Sichuan Pepper, Ginger and Absinthe, heart notes of Cedar Essence, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Vetiver and Sage. Crystal Chic has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Red Berries and Red Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Pimento and Indian Tuberose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).