Fragrance comparison

Crystal vs Cuba Young Violet

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crystal

Bi-es

3.21104 votes

Rank #25,853 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Cuba Young Violet

Cuba Paris

—0 votes

Rank #64,474 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Crystal
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cuba Young Violet
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Crystal3/4

Cuba Young Violet1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crystal
Sillage & projection: Crystal
Value for money: Cuba Young Violet
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

CrystalBi-es

Cuba Young VioletCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.21/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 41%Had 46%Want 13%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

35%Dislike

5%Hate

104 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCrystal

SillageCrystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCuba Young VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

green77%

musky69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

vanilla90%

green80%

white floral70%

musky60%

aromatic50%

Scent match73%Closely related · both citrus, vanilla and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleGrapefruitOrangeGalbanum

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskVanillaAmberCedarTonka Bean

Top

GalbanumLemonGrapefruitOrange

Heart

Jasmine

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Galbanum 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrystalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crystal by Bi-es is a bright floral fruity scent for women. It opens with sharp apple and grapefruit, then settles into a heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The base of musk, vanilla, and tonka bean provides a soft, sweet finish. It is a budget-friendly option for daily wear, particularly during warm spring and …

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Cuba Young Violet by Cuba Paris is a crisp, easygoing fragrance that opens with a tart, sunny splash of lemon, bitter grapefruit, and sweet orange. A sharp snap of green galbanum cuts right through the citrus juiciness, giving the opening a garden-fresh, leafy kick like crushed grass stems on a bright morning. As the …

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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 lasts longer, Crystal or Cuba Young Violet?

Crystal lasts longest (Crystal 58/100, Cuba Young Violet 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal or Cuba Young Violet?

Crystal projects furthest (Crystal 53/100, Cuba Young Violet 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal and Cuba Young Violet smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Galbanum and Jasmine.

Is Crystal or Cuba Young Violet better for summer or winter?

Cuba Young Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal and Cuba Young Violet?

Crystal has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Orange and Galbanum, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar. Cuba Young Violet has top notes of Galbanum, Lemon, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Musk.