Fragrance comparison

Be Crisp vs John Richmond for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

Be Crisp

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #43,573 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

John Richmond for Men

John Richmond

3.82218 votes

Rank #8,784 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Be Crisp
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
John Richmond for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Be Crisp2/5

John Richmond for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Be Crisp
Sillage & projection: John Richmond for Men
Value for money: Be Crisp
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: John Richmond for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Be CrispThe Dua Brand

John Richmond for MenJohn Richmond

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 43%Had 35%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

22%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBe Crisp

SillageJohn Richmond for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBe CrispBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

citrus83%

amber74%

musky65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotPepperGingerAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GingerBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonPepperCardamomRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer74

Fall74

Winter26

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men91

Unisex6

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray of Be Crisp hits with sharp bergamot and a crackle of black pepper. It wakes you up immediately. The citrus is crisp, dry, and tart rather than sweet. Within ten minutes, freshly shaved ginger cuts through the opening chill with a prickly heat. Dua formulated this as an Extrait de Parfum, so you will n…

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John Richmond for Men delivers an energetic fresh-spicy profile driven by zesty ginger, sparkling bergamot, and sweet African orange flower. As the brisk opening settles, a juicy melon note emerges, wrapped in spicy black pepper and aromatic rosemary. This crisp heart rests on a grounding base of Virginia cedar, clean…

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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, Be Crisp or John Richmond for Men?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Be Crisp is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; John Richmond for Men is rated 3.82/5 from 218 votes. Choose Be Crisp for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose John Richmond for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Be Crisp or John Richmond for Men?

Be Crisp lasts longest (Be Crisp 80/100, John Richmond for Men 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Be Crisp or John Richmond for Men?

John Richmond for Men projects furthest (John Richmond for Men 61/100, Be Crisp 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Be Crisp and John Richmond for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Ginger and Amber.

Is Be Crisp or John Richmond for Men better for summer or winter?

Be Crisp suits daytime wear; John Richmond for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Be Crisp and John Richmond for Men?

Be Crisp features Bergamot, Pepper, Ginger, Amber and Musk. John Richmond for Men has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Melon, Pepper, Cardamom and Rosemary, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Amber.