Fragrance comparison

Aqua di Roma vs Crystalline

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

Aqua di Roma

Laura Biagiotti

3.57284 votes

Rank #17,840 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Crystalline

Veigel Perfumes

4.176 votes

Rank #54,940 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystalline takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aqua di Roma
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Crystalline
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua di Roma1/4

Crystalline2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crystalline
Sillage & projection: Crystalline
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua di Roma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua di RomaLaura Biagiotti

CrystallineVeigel Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 30%Had 48%Want 22%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

255 votes

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCrystalline

SillageCrystalline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

floral83%

amber65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaHoneysuckleTuberoseJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla

Top20-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Magnolia

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Crystalline, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,840

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,940

PerfumerCorey Veigel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua di RomaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua di Roma by Laura Biagiotti is a floral fruity composition launched in 2004. It opens with bright citrus and black currant before settling into a diverse bouquet of mimosa, magnolia, and rose. The base provides a soft, warm finish of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla, making it a versatile choice for spring days or of…

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Crystalline by Veigel Perfumes pairs crisp Italian bergamot with a soft, lemon-tinged magnolia blossom over a cozy foundation of golden amber and vanilla. The opening snaps with tart citrus rind. Within ten minutes, the zesty sparkle mellows into dewy white flower petals that feel clean, sunny, and approachable. It ne…

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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, Aqua di Roma or Crystalline?

Crystalline takes 2 of 4 categories. Aqua di Roma is rated 3.57/5 from 284 votes; Crystalline is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Aqua di Roma for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Crystalline for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua di Roma or Crystalline?

Crystalline lasts longest (Crystalline 70/100, Aqua di Roma 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua di Roma or Crystalline?

Projection is very close: Crystalline 56/100, Aqua di Roma 55/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua di Roma and Crystalline smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Aqua di Roma or Crystalline better for summer or winter?

Crystalline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua di Roma and Crystalline?

Aqua di Roma has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Mimosa, Magnolia, Honeysuckle and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Crystalline has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Amber and Vanilla.