Fragrance comparison

Crush vs Elegance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

Crush

American Eagle

4.2330 votes

Rank #37,434 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #35,592 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crush takes 4 of 7 categories.

Crush
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crush4/7

Elegance3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrushAmerican Eagle

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 45%Had 26%Want 29%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerCrushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

57%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerCrushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCrush

SillageCrush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

green61%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCassisLemon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineApplePear

Base

CedarMusk

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEleganceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crush by American Eagle is a bright, fruity floral fragrance for women that relies on a refreshing mix of grapefruit and lemon. It is designed for casual daytime wear, specifically in warmer weather. The composition develops into a soft blend of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine, anchored by a clean base of cedar and mus…

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Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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, Crush or Elegance?

Crush takes 4 of 7 categories. Crush is rated 4.23/5 from 30 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Crush for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crush or Elegance?

Crush lasts longest (Crush 59/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crush or Elegance?

Crush projects furthest (Crush 56/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crush and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Crush or Elegance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Crush is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegance is the stronger pick. Crush suits daytime wear; Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crush and Elegance?

Crush has top notes of Grapefruit, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Apple and Pear, a base of Cedar and Musk. Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey.