Fragrance comparison

Cristal Rosae vs Paul Smith Rose

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,970 ratings analysed

Cristal Rosae

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.9539 votes

Rank #28,634 RoseViolet

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64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Paul Smith Rose

Paul Smith

4.201,931 votes

Rank #673 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cristal Rosae
Choose it for a rose and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Cristal Rosae3/7

Paul Smith Rose4/7

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Rose
Community sentiment: Paul Smith Rose
Longevity: Cristal Rosae
Sillage & projection: Cristal Rosae
Value for money: Paul Smith Rose
Versatility: Cristal Rosae
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cristal RosaePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Paul Smith RosePaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.20/ 5 · 1,931 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerPaul Smith RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

40%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,931 votes

Category winnerPaul Smith RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCristal Rosae

SillageCristal Rosae

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value73

Category winnerPaul Smith RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

violet83%

woody65%

floral48%

powdery30%

rose100%

floral88%

green77%

powdery65%

violet53%

musky42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both rose, violet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseVioletCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseGreen TeaViolet

Heart

Turkish RoseMagnolia

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cristal Rosae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall50

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCristal RosaeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,634

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#673

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerPaul Smith RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cristal Rosae by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance built around fresh rose petals, powdery violet, and clean cedar. The opening captures the light, airy sensation of chilled rose water rather than a thick, jammy blossom. As it settles on skin, soft violet introduces a tender cosmetic powder…

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Paul Smith Rose is a fresh, green rose that smells closer to petals, stems and rose water than syrupy jam. Green tea and violet give the opening a cool, crisp lift, while musk and cedar keep the dry-down clean and soft. It suits daily wear, spring weather, and anyone who wants a realistic rose with a light touch.

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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 Rosae or Paul Smith Rose?

Paul Smith Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Cristal Rosae is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; Paul Smith Rose is rated 4.20/5 from 1,931 votes. Choose Cristal Rosae for a rose and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cristal Rosae or Paul Smith Rose?

Cristal Rosae lasts longest (Cristal Rosae 63/100, Paul Smith Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristal Rosae or Paul Smith Rose?

Cristal Rosae projects furthest (Cristal Rosae 68/100, Paul Smith Rose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristal Rosae and Paul Smith Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, violet and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet and Cedar.

Is Cristal Rosae or Paul Smith Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cristal Rosae is the stronger pick. For winter, Cristal Rosae is the stronger pick. Cristal Rosae suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristal Rosae and Paul Smith Rose?

Cristal Rosae features Rose, Violet and Cedar. Paul Smith Rose has top notes of Rose, Green Tea and Violet, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Cedar.