Fragrance comparison

Cristal d'Or vs Malibu Surf

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

Cristal d'Or

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.0824 votes

Rank #19,639 White FloralFruity

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55%scent match

Closely related

Malibu Surf

Juicy Couture

3.9067 votes

Rank #16,818 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Cristal d'Or
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Malibu Surf
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cristal d'Or2/5

Malibu Surf2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cristal d'Or
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Cristal d'Or
Value for money: Malibu Surf
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malibu Surf

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cristal d'OrPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Malibu SurfJuicy Couture

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 64%

3.90/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 56%

Category winnerCristal d'OrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

31%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCristal d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMalibu SurfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

amber69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacTuberoseTiare Flower

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberVanillaMusk

Top

StrawberryWatermelonRed AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

FrangipaniTuberoseJasmine Sambac

Base

VanillaDriftwoodMuskAmberwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cristal d'Or, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer55

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night100

Spring45

Summer100

Fall5

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#16,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMalibu SurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cristal d'Or by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume that centers on rich white flowers and ripe berries. It opens with sweet mandarin orange and tart raspberry, creating an immediate splash of juicy brightness. The heart unfolds into a lush bouquet of jasmine sambac, tuberose, and velvety tia…

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Malibu Surf by Juicy Couture is a floral fruity fragrance built around a playful mix of strawberry and watermelon. Launched in 2016, it delivers a sunny, crisp opening that settles into a soft heart of frangipani and jasmine. It is a light, easy-wearing choice for casual daytime outings during the peak heat of summer,…

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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, Cristal d'Or or Malibu Surf?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Cristal d'Or is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Malibu Surf is rated 3.90/5 from 67 votes. Choose Cristal d'Or for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Malibu Surf for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristal d'Or or Malibu Surf?

They last about the same: Cristal d'Or 59/100, Malibu Surf 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cristal d'Or or Malibu Surf?

Cristal d'Or projects furthest (Cristal d'Or 69/100, Malibu Surf 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristal d'Or and Malibu Surf smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Vanilla.

Is Cristal d'Or or Malibu Surf better for summer or winter?

Cristal d'Or suits day or night wear; Malibu Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristal d'Or and Malibu Surf?

Cristal d'Or has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Tiare Flower, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Malibu Surf has top notes of Strawberry, Watermelon, Red Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani, Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Driftwood, Musk and Amberwood.