Fragrance comparison

Azure vs Crash

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Azure

Denim

3.4224 votes

Rank #22,127 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Crash

CIEL Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #63,072 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Azure
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crash
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Azure1/3

Crash1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Crash
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Azure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzureDenim

CrashCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCrash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

conifer53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

earthy50%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Siberian PineEucalyptusBergamotRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesBalsam FirThymeGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarLeatherWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBasilRosemaryBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderJuniperGeraniumCinnamonCloves

Base4-6+ hrs

LeatherTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliVetiverAmberCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall87

Winter80

Day100

Night45

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Work 42%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#63,072

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Azure is a brisk aromatic fougere designed for invigorating daily grooming. It launches with an assertive rush of Siberian pine needles, medicinal eucalyptus, and tart bergamot that wakes up the senses immediately. As the initial sharp alcohol lifts, balsam fir and garden thyme merge with a warm pinch of spicy c…

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Crash by CIEL Parfum is a traditional aromatic fougere built for men who appreciate classic barbershop structure with an assertive kick. It opens fast. A burst of sharp lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet basil cuts through the air alongside dry lavender and bracing rosemary. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus evaporate…

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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, Azure or Crash?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Azure is rated 3.42/5 from 24 votes; Crash is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Azure for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crash for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Azure or Crash?

Crash projects furthest (Crash 75/100, Azure 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azure and Crash smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Cloves and Geranium.

Is Azure or Crash better for summer or winter?

Azure suits daytime wear; Crash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azure and Crash?

Azure has top notes of Siberian Pine, Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Cloves, Balsam Fir, Thyme and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Leather, White Musk and Tonka Bean. Crash has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Juniper, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli.