Fragrance comparison

50 Shades Of Gray vs Crude

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

50 Shades Of Gray

Alexandria Fragrances

3.8834 votes

Rank #34,171 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Crude

Zara

3.7520 votes

Rank #21,968 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crude takes 4 of 5 categories.

50 Shades Of Gray
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crude
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

50 Shades Of Gray1/5

Crude4/5

Ratings & consensus: 50 Shades Of Gray
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crude
Sillage & projection: Crude
Value for money: Crude
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Crude

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

50 Shades Of GrayAlexandria Fragrances

CrudeZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 26%

Category winner50 Shades Of GrayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

30%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCrude

SillageCrude

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value88

Category winnerCrudeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

herbal74%

woody65%

earthy56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitOrange BlossomSage

Heart

PimentoOrrisNutmeg

Base

VetiverAmberOakmossWoody Notes

Top

Sage

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Sage and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall95

Winter35

Day100

Night42

Spring90

Summer100

Fall20

Winter10

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,171

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCrudeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

50 Shades Of Gray opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, sage and orange blossom, then settles into a drier woody heart with nutmeg, pimento and a soft iris touch. It usually reads clean, aromatic and masculine rather than loud, with earthy vetiver, oakmoss and amber giving the dry-down a polished, everyday feel.

Reviews →

Crude by Zara is an aromatic-woody fragrance launched in 2018 for the modern man. It opens with sharp, herbal sage before moving into a floral heart of orange blossom. The base relies on dry vetiver, creating a clean, professional finish. It performs reliably in warmer weather, making it a functional choice for everyd…

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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, 50 Shades Of Gray or Crude?

Crude takes 4 of 5 categories. 50 Shades Of Gray is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes; Crude is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose 50 Shades Of Gray for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crude for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 50 Shades Of Gray or Crude?

Crude lasts longest (Crude 63/100, 50 Shades Of Gray 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 50 Shades Of Gray or Crude?

Crude projects furthest (Crude 66/100, 50 Shades Of Gray 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 50 Shades Of Gray and Crude smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Sage and Vetiver.

Is 50 Shades Of Gray or Crude better for summer or winter?

50 Shades Of Gray suits daytime wear; Crude suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 50 Shades Of Gray and Crude?

50 Shades Of Gray has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Sage, heart notes of Pimento, Orris and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Oakmoss and Woody Notes. Crude has top notes of Sage, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver.