Fragrance comparison

B.A.D. Femme vs Cristal Royal Passion

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 255 ratings analysed

7 wins

B.A.D. Femme

Maison Alhambra

4.29105 votes

Rank #7,464 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Cristal Royal Passion

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.89150 votes

Rank #17,165 SweetNutty

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.A.D. Femme takes 7 of 7 categories.

B.A.D. Femme
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cristal Royal Passion
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear.

B.A.D. Femme7/7

Cristal Royal Passion0/7

Ratings & consensus: B.A.D. Femme
Community sentiment: B.A.D. Femme
Longevity: B.A.D. Femme
Sillage & projection: B.A.D. Femme
Value for money: B.A.D. Femme
Versatility: B.A.D. Femme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.A.D. Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.A.D. FemmeMaison Alhambra

Cristal Royal PassionPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 52%Had 12%Want 37%

3.89/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

25%Love

51%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

150 votes

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityB.A.D. Femme

SillageB.A.D. Femme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value61

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

nutty92%

almond84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAlmondCoffeeLemon

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacBulgarian RoseOrris

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCacaoPralineMuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

AlmondJasmineTuberose

Base3 to 5 hours

PralineVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Almond, Tuberose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cristal Royal Passion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer48

Fall92

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer30

Fall100

Winter80

Day87

Night100

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#17,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerB.A.D. FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.A.D. Femme by Maison Alhambra is a floral fruity gourmand crafted for those seeking a warm, almond-forward scent profile. It settles into a sweet blend of praline and tonka bean, making it a reliable choice for autumn and winter evenings. This fragrance offers a polished, accessible option for fans of sweet floral s…

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Cristal Royal Passion by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a sweet floral fruity gourmand centered on rich dessert notes and creamy white florals. It opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and sunny bergamot before settling into a warm heart of almond, jasmine, and tuberose. As the fragrance develops, smooth praline, s…

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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, B.A.D. Femme or Cristal Royal Passion?

B.A.D. Femme takes 7 of 7 categories. B.A.D. Femme is rated 4.29/5 from 105 votes; Cristal Royal Passion is rated 3.89/5 from 150 votes. Choose B.A.D. Femme for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cristal Royal Passion for a sweet and nutty character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, B.A.D. Femme or Cristal Royal Passion?

B.A.D. Femme lasts longest (B.A.D. Femme 68/100, Cristal Royal Passion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B.A.D. Femme or Cristal Royal Passion?

B.A.D. Femme projects furthest (B.A.D. Femme 60/100, Cristal Royal Passion 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.A.D. Femme and Cristal Royal Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Almond, Tuberose and Vanilla.

Is B.A.D. Femme or Cristal Royal Passion better for summer or winter?

For summer, B.A.D. Femme is the stronger pick. For winter, B.A.D. Femme is the stronger pick. Cristal Royal Passion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.A.D. Femme and Cristal Royal Passion?

B.A.D. Femme has top notes of Bergamot, Almond, Coffee and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cacao and Praline. Cristal Royal Passion has top notes of Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Almond, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Praline, Vanilla and Sandalwood.