Fragrance comparison

Crocus Supercritique vs Extreme Journey

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

5 wins

Crocus Supercritique

Les EAUX Primordiales

3.7037 votes

Rank #37,919 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Extreme Journey

Michael Kors

3.6745 votes

Rank #18,717 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crocus Supercritique takes 5 of 7 categories.

Crocus Supercritique
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Extreme Journey
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Crocus Supercritique5/7

Extreme Journey2/7

Ratings & consensus: Crocus Supercritique
Community sentiment: Crocus Supercritique
Longevity: Crocus Supercritique
Sillage & projection: Crocus Supercritique
Value for money: Crocus Supercritique
Versatility: Extreme Journey
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Extreme Journey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crocus SupercritiqueLes EAUX Primordiales

Extreme JourneyMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

3.67/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerCrocus SupercritiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

37 votes

25%Love

38%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerCrocus SupercritiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCrocus Supercritique

SillageCrocus Supercritique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCrocus SupercritiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

patchouli90%

leather80%

soft spicy70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerRosemaryThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronOrange Blossom

Base7-10 hrs

LeatherPatchouliAtlas CedarSuedeLabdanumTolu BalsamBenzoin

Top

Pink Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAtlas Cedar

Base

Leather

InformationalShared notesLeather, Patchouli and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Crocus Supercritique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring58

Summer32

Fall100

Winter95

Day93

Night100

Category winnerExtreme JourneyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Date 36%Work 24%Casual 22%Party 18%

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,919

PerfumerArnaud Poulain

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerExtreme JourneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les EAUX Primordiales Crocus Supercritique opens with a brisk snap of spicy fresh ginger and dry Mediterranean thyme before settling into a warm core of golden saffron and soft orange blossom. As the initial herbal zing calms down, a smooth combination of supple leather, velvety suede, and earthy patchouli takes over …

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Extreme Journey is a dry, woody leather with a peppery opening and a patchouli-heavy heart. It wears in a straightforward, masculine style, more rugged than polished, with cedar adding structure and the leather staying fairly restrained rather than smoky or dark. It makes the most sense for cooler weather and casual e…

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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, Crocus Supercritique or Extreme Journey?

Crocus Supercritique takes 5 of 7 categories. Crocus Supercritique is rated 3.70/5 from 37 votes; Extreme Journey is rated 3.67/5 from 45 votes. Choose Crocus Supercritique for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Extreme Journey for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Crocus Supercritique or Extreme Journey?

Crocus Supercritique lasts longest (Crocus Supercritique 78/100, Extreme Journey 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crocus Supercritique or Extreme Journey?

Crocus Supercritique projects furthest (Crocus Supercritique 75/100, Extreme Journey 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crocus Supercritique and Extreme Journey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Patchouli and Atlas Cedar.

Is Crocus Supercritique or Extreme Journey better for summer or winter?

For summer, Extreme Journey is the stronger pick. For winter, Crocus Supercritique is the stronger pick. Crocus Supercritique suits evening wear; Extreme Journey suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crocus Supercritique and Extreme Journey?

Crocus Supercritique has top notes of Ginger, Rosemary and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron and Orange Blossom, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Atlas Cedar and Suede. Extreme Journey has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli and Atlas Cedar, a base of Leather.