Fragrance comparison

Always July vs New Grand Crown

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Always July

DIEM

3.836 votes

Rank #64,562 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

New Grand Crown

Christopher Hanlon

5.001 votes

Rank #43,386 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Grand Crown takes 5 of 5 categories.

Always July
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
New Grand Crown
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Always July0/5

New Grand Crown5/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: New Grand Crown
Sillage & projection: New Grand Crown
Value for money: New Grand Crown
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): New Grand Crown
Fragranxe ranking: New Grand Crown

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Always JulyDIEM

New Grand CrownChristopher Hanlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 1%Had 1%Want 98%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNew Grand Crown

SillageNew Grand Crown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNew Grand CrownBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

floral100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilyMuskLemonFrangipaniCedarPlumVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FrangipaniRoseTuberoseLime (Linden) BlossomMagnoliaLimeWater LilyPlumOrchidAmberMuskCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerNew Grand CrownLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,562

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,386

PerfumerChristopher Hanlon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNew Grand CrownHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Always July by DIEM presents a sun-drenched floral fruity profile that aims to replicate a relaxed holiday poolside. The scent opens with a bright burst of crisp lemon before revealing lush frangipani and sweet stargazer lily accord at its centre. Juicy plum adds a subtle sweetness, while a smooth base of cedar, warm …

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New Grand Crown by Christopher Hanlon opens with a tart flash of fresh lime and lemon before blooming into a dense, sunny bouquet of frangipani, wild rose, and creamy tuberose. Built as an artisanal extrait de parfum, it quickly shows its Australian roots. A rare native kangaroo paw flower accord pairs with earthy Aus…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Always July or New Grand Crown?

New Grand Crown takes 5 of 5 categories. Always July is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; New Grand Crown is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Always July for a white floral and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose New Grand Crown for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Always July or New Grand Crown?

New Grand Crown lasts longest (New Grand Crown 100/100, Always July 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Always July or New Grand Crown?

New Grand Crown projects furthest (New Grand Crown 50/100, Always July 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Always July and New Grand Crown smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Frangipani, Cedar and Plum.

Is Always July or New Grand Crown better for summer or winter?

Always July suits daytime wear; New Grand Crown suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Always July and New Grand Crown?

Always July features Lily, Musk, Lemon, Frangipani and Cedar. New Grand Crown features Frangipani, Rose, Tuberose, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Magnolia.