Fragrance comparison

Cristalle Eau de Parfum vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,151 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cristalle Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.122,137 votes

Rank #26,663 EarthyWoody

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #21,677 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Cristalle Eau de Parfum3/5

Grain de Sable2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Cristalle Eau de Parfum
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 ParfumChanel

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

2,137 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCristalle Eau de Parfum

SillageCristalle Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGrain de SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

mossy84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonJasminePeachYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiver

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMelon, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Cristalle Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night33

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex43

Women56

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,663

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerGrain de SableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum delivers a cool, green chypre profile with an unexpected burst of fruit. The initial spray crackles with tart mandarin orange before settling into ripe honeydew melon and velvety white jasmine petals. Unlike modern sugar-heavy scents, this fragrance stays firmly rooted in damp soil. Fore…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cristalle Eau de Parfum or Grain de Sable?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Cristalle Eau de Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 2,137 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Cristalle Eau de Parfum for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Cristalle Eau de Parfum 69/100, Grain de Sable 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Cristalle Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Cristalle Eau de Parfum 62/100, Grain de Sable 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristalle Eau de Parfum and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

Cristalle Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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.