Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) vs Rêve de Varens
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) takes 4 of 8 categories.
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rêve de VarensChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)4/8
Rêve de Varens3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
- Community sentiment
- Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
- Longevity
- Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
- Sillage & projection
- Rêve de Varens
- Value for money
- Rêve de Varens
- Versatility
- Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rêve de Varens
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)ChanelRêve de VarensUlric de VarensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 303 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
3.65/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%
Category winnerCristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
303 votes
21%Love
47%Like
12%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
130 votes
Category winnerCristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
SillageRêve de Varens
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRêve de VarensBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
woody92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
rose69%
iris61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CitrusesFruity Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
HyacinthHoneysuckle
Base6-8 hrs
JasmineIris
Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseIrisJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night29
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night47
Category winnerCristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,848
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,069
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2013
Reviews9
Category winnerRêve de VarensHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel 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 …
Reviews →Rêve de Varens by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic burst of candied citruses and tart red berries. The opening hits fast. A sharp alcohol flash lasts for two minutes before settling into a sweet fruit compote. Soon, the scent softens into powdery iris and delicate rose petals. It smells like a vintage cosmetic …
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, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Rêve de Varens?
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) takes 4 of 8 categories. Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) is rated 4.04/5 from 303 votes; Rêve de Varens is rated 3.65/5 from 130 votes. Choose Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rêve de Varens for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Rêve de Varens?
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) lasts longest (Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) 68/100, Rêve de Varens 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Rêve de Varens?
Projection is very close: Rêve de Varens 56/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) 54/100 for sillage.
Do Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) and Rêve de Varens smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Citruses, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Iris.
Is Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Rêve de Varens better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) is the stronger pick. For winter, Rêve de Varens is the stronger pick. Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) suits daytime wear; Rêve de Varens suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) and Rêve de Varens?
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. Rêve de Varens has top notes of Fruity Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.
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