Fragrance comparison

Cristalle Eau Verte vs Scandal

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 5,272 ratings analysed

Cristalle Eau Verte

Chanel

4.205,157 votes

Rank #27,572 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Scandal

Lanvin

4.35115 votes

Rank #6,475 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cristalle Eau Verte
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scandal
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cristalle Eau Verte0/7

Scandal6/7

Ratings & consensus: Scandal
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Scandal
Sillage & projection: Scandal
Value for money: Scandal
Versatility: Scandal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scandal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cristalle Eau VerteChanel

ScandalLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5,157 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerScandalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

5,157 votes

56%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value69

Category winnerScandalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

white floral65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

JasmineIrisMusk

Top

Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris. Durations are only published for Cristalle Eau Verte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night13

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day29

Night100

Category winnerScandalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women64

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,572

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,475

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Cristalle Eau Verte brings an invigorating blast of crushed Amalfi lemon peel and zesty bergamot into immediate focus. Created by Jacques Polge, this green floral composition softens quickly into waxy neroli and luminous magnolia petals. The scent avoids candy sweetness, relying instead on clean jasmine, powder…

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Scandal by Lanvin is a classic leather chypre that dates back to 1931. It centers on a sharp, aromatic opening of clary sage and bergamot, softening into a heart of iris, rose, and distinct leather. The base settles into a resinous, mossy finish with incense and vetiver, creating an old-school aesthetic suitable for t…

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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 Verte or Scandal?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories. Cristalle Eau Verte is rated 4.20/5 from 5,157 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose Cristalle Eau Verte for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristalle Eau Verte or Scandal?

Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Cristalle Eau Verte 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristalle Eau Verte or Scandal?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, Cristalle Eau Verte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristalle Eau Verte and Scandal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris.

Is Cristalle Eau Verte or Scandal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scandal is the stronger pick. For winter, Scandal is the stronger pick. Cristalle Eau Verte suits daytime wear; Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristalle Eau Verte and Scandal?

Cristalle Eau Verte has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli and Magnolia, a base of Jasmine, Iris and Musk. Scandal has top notes of Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.