Fragrance comparison

Crystal vs Evence

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Crystal

Ascania

3.754 votes

Rank #56,664 FloralWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Evence

Marc Joseph

4.502 votes

Rank #57,664 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Crystal
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Evence
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Crystal1/2

Evence1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrystalAscania

EvenceMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 40%Want 27%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 20%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageEvence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody91%

citrus83%

amber74%

musky65%

fresh56%

floral100%

woody88%

sweet77%

amber65%

fruity53%

powdery42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuPomegranate

Heart

PeonyLotusMagnolia

Base

MuskAmberMahogany

Top15-30 mins

PomegranatePersimmonGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Black OrchidLotusChampaca

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMahoganyMusk

InformationalShared notesPomegranate, Lotus, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Evence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 26%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrystalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crystal by Ascania is a light floral with a bright citrus-fruit opening, soft peony and lotus in the heart, and a clean musky amber base. It reads fresh, airy, and gently feminine rather than rich or dramatic. Its soft projection and short wear make it better for close settings, warm weather, or anyone who prefers a d…

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Evence by Marc Joseph pairs tart pomegranate and crisp green notes with dark, velvety black orchid. The opening spray delivers a brisk alcoholic lift for three minutes before lush persimmon settles onto the skin. In the heart, aquatic lotus cuts through the heady champaca petals, preventing the bouquet from turning th…

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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, Crystal or Evence?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Crystal is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Evence is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Crystal for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Evence for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Crystal or Evence?

Evence projects furthest (Evence 75/100, Crystal 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal and Evence smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Lotus, Musk and Amber.

Is Crystal or Evence better for summer or winter?

Evence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal and Evence?

Crystal has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber and Mahogany. Evence has top notes of Pomegranate, Persimmon and Green Notes, heart notes of Black Orchid, Lotus and Champaca, a base of Amber, Mahogany and Musk.