Fragrance comparison

Crystal Bloom Snow vs Marina

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crystal Bloom Snow

Jill Stuart

4.1331 votes

Rank #26,422 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Marina

Marina Yachting

4.1513 votes

Rank #34,990 AquaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Bloom Snow takes 3 of 4 categories.

Crystal Bloom Snow
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Marina
Choose it for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crystal Bloom Snow3/4

Marina1/4

Ratings & consensus: Crystal Bloom Snow
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marina
Sillage & projection: Crystal Bloom Snow
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Crystal Bloom Snow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal Bloom SnowJill Stuart

MarinaMarina Yachting

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

Category winnerCrystal Bloom SnowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

46%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMarina

SillageCrystal Bloom Snow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh88%

fruity77%

citrus65%

white floral53%

green42%

aquatic100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet PeaBergamotSnowdropsLemonOrangeApplePlumBlack Currant

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaJasmine SambacRosePeony

Base

Tulle AccordWhite IrisOsmanthusWhite MuskWater LilyAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Water NotesOrangeWater LilyFruity Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

OsmanthusRose

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange, Rose, Osmanthus and Water Lily. Durations are only published for Marina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer36

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,422

PerfumerCecile Matton

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCrystal Bloom SnowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jill Stuart Crystal Bloom Snow smells like a chilled winter garden warming up under early morning sunlight. The first spray delivers a frosty burst of sweet pea, crisp lemon, and delicate snowdrops that feels clean and airy. As the initial chill settles, the scent opens into a fresh bouquet of lily of the valley, soft…

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Marina by Marina Yachting offers an airy, oceanic scent profile defined by refreshing aquatic notes and vibrant citrus. Launched in 2005, it opens with crisp water notes and bright orange fruit, immediately bringing the feeling of cool coastal air. As the initial splash softens, sweet water lily, osmanthus, and gentle…

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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, Crystal Bloom Snow or Marina?

Crystal Bloom Snow takes 3 of 4 categories. Crystal Bloom Snow is rated 4.13/5 from 31 votes; Marina is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Crystal Bloom Snow for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Marina for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Bloom Snow or Marina?

Marina lasts longest (Marina 60/100, Crystal Bloom Snow 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Bloom Snow or Marina?

Crystal Bloom Snow projects furthest (Crystal Bloom Snow 56/100, Marina 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Bloom Snow and Marina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange, Rose, Osmanthus and Water Lily.

Is Crystal Bloom Snow or Marina better for summer or winter?

Crystal Bloom Snow suits daytime wear; Marina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Bloom Snow and Marina?

Crystal Bloom Snow has top notes of Sweet Pea, Bergamot, Snowdrops and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Tulle Accord, White Iris, Osmanthus and White Musk. Marina has top notes of Water Notes, Orange, Water Lily and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.