Fragrance comparison

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 317 ratings analysed

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)

Chanel

4.04303 votes

Rank #30,848 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #21,975 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grain de Sable takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)1/5

Grain de Sable3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Grain de Sable
Value for money: Grain de Sable
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grain de Sable

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Chanel

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 303 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerCristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

303 votes

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGrain de Sable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGrain de SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthHoneysuckle

Base6-8 hrs

JasmineIris

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night29

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerGrain de SableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) delivers a brisk, crystalline burst of crushed green stems and juicy citrus right out of the nozzle. The initial spray has bite. Bitter citrus peel quickly gives way to a dew-soaked floral heart of sharp hyacinth and nectar-sweet honeysuckle. It smells like stepping outside after …

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Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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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, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable takes 3 of 5 categories. Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) is rated 4.04/5 from 303 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Grain de Sable?

They last about the same: Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) 68/100, Grain de Sable 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Grain de Sable?

Projection is very close: Grain de Sable 55/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) 54/100 for sillage.

Do Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) suits daytime wear; Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) and Grain de Sable?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) has top notes of Citruses and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Hyacinth and Honeysuckle, a base of Jasmine and Iris. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.