Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #41,401 Fresh SpicyFloral
Cristal Royal L’Eau vs Formula do Humor
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Formula do Humor takes 6 of 7 categories.
Cristal Royal L’EauChoose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Formula do HumorChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cristal Royal L’Eau1/7
Formula do Humor6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Formula do Humor
- Community sentiment
- Cristal Royal L’Eau
- Longevity
- Formula do Humor
- Sillage & projection
- Formula do Humor
- Value for money
- Formula do Humor
- Versatility
- Formula do Humor
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Formula do Humor
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cristal Royal L’EauPrincesse Marina De BourbonFormula do HumorNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%
4.25/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%
Category winnerFormula do HumorRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
75%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
46%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerCristal Royal L’EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFormula do Humor
SillageFormula do Humor
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFormula do HumorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
floral92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
amber100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
ozonic74%
aromatic65%
aquatic56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, ozonic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Violet LeafBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
MateLotusMimosa
Base3 to 6 hours
White MuskCedarSandalwood
Top
Black PepperBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMint
Heart
Violet LeafHazelnutJasmineCassis
Base
AmberWoodsy NotesVetiverGuaiacolBenzoinPatchouliSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cristal Royal L’Eau, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall24
Winter19
Day100
Night6
Spring39
Summer17
Fall91
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Category winnerFormula do HumorMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,401
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#27,714
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFormula do HumorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCristal Royal L’Eau by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, airy daytime perfume built around fresh spicy brightness, dewy florals, and calming woody undertones. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, cut by leafy green violet leaf and a gentle kick of black pepper. In the middle, aquatic lotus and powdery…
Reviews →Formula do Humor by Natura offers a refreshing shift between sharp black pepper and cooling mint, settling into a grounding woody heart. This 2011 release leans into a versatile, ozonic profile that feels crisp during the transition from day to evening. It serves as an accessible choice for men seeking a reliable, bal…
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 Royal L’Eau or Formula do Humor?
Formula do Humor takes 6 of 7 categories. Cristal Royal L’Eau is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes; Formula do Humor is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes. Choose Cristal Royal L’Eau for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Formula do Humor for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cristal Royal L’Eau or Formula do Humor?
Formula do Humor lasts longest (Formula do Humor 68/100, Cristal Royal L’Eau 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cristal Royal L’Eau or Formula do Humor?
Formula do Humor projects furthest (Formula do Humor 63/100, Cristal Royal L’Eau 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cristal Royal L’Eau and Formula do Humor smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, ozonic and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cedar.
Is Cristal Royal L’Eau or Formula do Humor better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cristal Royal L’Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Formula do Humor is the stronger pick. Cristal Royal L’Eau suits daytime wear; Formula do Humor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cristal Royal L’Eau and Formula do Humor?
Cristal Royal L’Eau has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Mate, Lotus and Mimosa, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Formula do Humor has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Hazelnut, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vetiver and Guaiacol.
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