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Cristal d'Or vs Tres Jourdan

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

Updated 98 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Cristal d'Or

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Tres Jourdan

    Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cristal d'Or3/6
Tres Jourdan3/6
Ratings & consensus
Cristal d'Or
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tres Jourdan
Sillage & projection
Cristal d'Or
Value for money
Tres Jourdan
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tres Jourdan
Fragranxe ranking
Cristal d'Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cristal d'OrPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Tres JourdanCharles Jourdan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 26%Had 9%Want 64%
3.72/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
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

20%Love
51%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityTres Jourdan

SillageCristal d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value60
Category winnerTres JourdanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
amber69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and sweet

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
Top20-30 mins
ApricotPeachGrapefruitCassiaRaspberryMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletRoseTuberoseJasmineOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8 hrs
HeliotropeMuskAmberCedarVanilla
Category winnerTres JourdanLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer55
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter24
Day100
Night46
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men0
Unisex13
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#38,210

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCristal d'OrHigher 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…

Reviews →

Tres Jourdan by Charles Jourdan is a bright, nostalgic fruity floral that captures early 1990s optimism. The first spray releases a tangy burst of ripe apricot, juicy peach, and tart grapefruit. It smells cheerful and crisp. Within twenty minutes, the lively fruit basket softens into an expansive heart of powdery viol…

Reviews →
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 Tres Jourdan?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Cristal d'Or is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Tres Jourdan is rated 3.72/5 from 74 votes. Choose Cristal d'Or for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tres Jourdan for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristal d'Or or Tres Jourdan?

They last about the same: Tres Jourdan 60/100, Cristal d'Or 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cristal d'Or or Tres Jourdan?

Cristal d'Or projects furthest (Cristal d'Or 69/100, Tres Jourdan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristal d'Or and Tres Jourdan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Amber.

Is Cristal d'Or or Tres Jourdan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cristal d'Or and Tres Jourdan?

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. Tres Jourdan has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Grapefruit and Cassia, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Cedar.

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