Fragrance comparison

Crucible vs Fresh Orient

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Crucible

CEVI

—0 votes

Rank #74,341 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Fresh Orient

Vertus

3.6789 votes

Rank #16,214 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Orient takes 1 of 1 categories.

Crucible
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.
Fresh Orient
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Crucible0/1

Fresh Orient1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrucibleCEVI

Fresh OrientVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.67/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

21%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value33

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitGingerMandarinBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverPatchouliMagnolia

Base8-12 hrs

AmbergrisAmberMusk

Top

Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLilyCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Crucible, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Spring90

Summer100

Fall26

Winter5

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 12%

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFresh OrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crucible by CEVI grounds sparkling citrus in heavy woods. Do not expect a fleeting cologne. The opening hits with tart grapefruit, zesty mandarin, and sharp grated ginger. Because of its extrait concentration, the spray leaves a shiny layer of perfume oils on your wrist. Within thirty minutes, green vetiver roots and …

Reviews →

Vertus Fresh Orient delivers a breezy, green-tinted coastal citrus experience that moves beyond typical cologne formulas. Driven by tart grapefruit and leafy undertones, it settles into soft white florals and clean woods. It is an easy pick for casual warm-weather wear, offering a refreshing, clean aura without relyin…

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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.

Do Crucible and Fresh Orient smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Magnolia.

Is Crucible or Fresh Orient better for summer or winter?

Crucible suits daytime wear; Fresh Orient suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crucible and Fresh Orient?

Crucible has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Amber and Musk. Fresh Orient has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Amber.