Fragrance comparison

Apple Blossom vs Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

Apple Blossom

Clean

3.85220 votes

Rank #39,218 FreshFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream

Jill Stuart

4.339 votes

Rank #44,522 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Apple Blossom
Choose it for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apple Blossom2/4

Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream
Sillage & projection: Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream
Value for money: Apple Blossom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apple Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apple BlossomClean

Crystal Bloom Aurora DreamJill Stuart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 1%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

56%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Bloom Aurora Dream

SillageCrystal Bloom Aurora Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value25

Category winnerApple BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

fruity92%

floral84%

aquatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

floral100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

white floral56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ApplePearGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

FreesiaJasminePeony

Base2 to 4 hours

Watery NotesMuskOrcanox™Amberwood

Top

PearSweet PeaPeachPineappleOrangeGrapefruitLemonSnowdrops

Heart

Night blooming CereusPeonyRoseGeraniumFreesiaJasmineBellflower

Base

OsmanthusSandalwoodMuskIrisTulle Accord

InformationalShared notesPear, Grapefruit, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Apple Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer29

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex19

Women78

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,522

PerfumerCecile Matton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApple BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apple Blossom by Clean centers on crisp orchard fruit and watery florals designed for easy daytime wearing. The scent opens with tart green apple, juicy pear, and a bright splash of grapefruit that immediately feels like stepping out of a cool shower. As the initial mist settles, dewy peony, freesia, and jasmine bring…

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Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream by Jill Stuart opens with a bright burst of crisp pear, sweet pea, and juicy peach, feeling like a sunny spring morning in a blooming flower garden. As it settles, dewy peony and fresh freesia take over before resting on a sheer base of clean musk and soft sandalwood. It is a light, cheerful…

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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, Apple Blossom or Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Apple Blossom is rated 3.85/5 from 220 votes; Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Apple Blossom for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apple Blossom or Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream?

Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream lasts longest (Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream 55/100, Apple Blossom 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apple Blossom or Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream?

Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream projects furthest (Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream 79/100, Apple Blossom 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apple Blossom and Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Grapefruit, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Apple Blossom or Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream better for summer or winter?

Apple Blossom suits daytime wear; Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apple Blossom and Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream?

Apple Blossom has top notes of Apple, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Watery Notes, Musk, Orcanox™ and Amberwood. Crystal Bloom Aurora Dream has top notes of Pear, Sweet Pea, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Night blooming Cereus, Peony, Rose and Geranium, a base of Osmanthus, Sandalwood, Musk and Iris.