Crystal Bloom vs Ellen Tracy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Crystal Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories.
Crystal BloomChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ellen TracyChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Crystal Bloom4/7
Ellen Tracy3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Crystal Bloom
- Community sentiment
- Crystal Bloom
- Longevity
- Crystal Bloom
- Sillage & projection
- Crystal Bloom
- Value for money
- Ellen Tracy
- Versatility
- Ellen Tracy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ellen Tracy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Crystal BloomJill StuartEllen TracyEllen TracyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%
3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes
Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%
Category winnerCrystal BloomRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
25%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
1,090 votes
Category winnerCrystal BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCrystal Bloom
SillageCrystal Bloom
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEllen TracyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus86%
sweet72%
white floral58%
green44%
fruity30%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sweet PeaOrangeSnowdropsGreen NotesNeroli
Heart
FreesiaRoseMagnoliaJasmineRaspberryedelweiss
Base
OsmanthusGardeniaYlang-YlangMuskAmberTulle AccordMossCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Freesia, Rose and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall38
Winter38
Day100
Night25
Spring81
Summer62
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night37
Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,420
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#3,748
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews167
Category winnerEllen TracyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJill Stuart Crystal Bloom is a crisp, dewy floral fragrance that smells like fresh petals covered in morning frost. It opens with an airy burst of sweet pea, chilled snowdrops, and juicy orange slices, giving an immediate clean and uplifting impression. As the fragrance settles on your skin, a delicate garden bouquet …
Reviews →Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…
Reviews →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, Crystal Bloom or Ellen Tracy?
Crystal Bloom takes 4 of 7 categories. Crystal Bloom is rated 4.41/5 from 41 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Crystal Bloom for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Crystal Bloom or Ellen Tracy?
They last about the same: Crystal Bloom 62/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Crystal Bloom or Ellen Tracy?
Crystal Bloom projects furthest (Crystal Bloom 68/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Crystal Bloom and Ellen Tracy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Freesia, Rose and Raspberry.
Is Crystal Bloom or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?
For summer, Crystal Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. Crystal Bloom suits daytime wear; Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Crystal Bloom and Ellen Tracy?
Crystal Bloom has top notes of Sweet Pea, Orange, Snowdrops and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Osmanthus, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.
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