Fragrance comparison

Crystal vs Fresh

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

Crystal

Ninel Perfume

2.001 votes

Rank #69,694 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Fresh

Desigual

3.86259 votes

Rank #14,034 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh takes 1 of 1 categories.

Crystal
Choose it for a floral and musky character.
Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crystal0/1

Fresh1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrystalNinel Perfume

FreshDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%

3.86/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 42%Had 32%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

21%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

powdery80%

fresh70%

citrus60%

aquatic50%

citrus100%

fruity91%

green83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomegranateYuzu

Heart

PeonyLotusMagnolia

Base

MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuFruitsMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusGreen AppleMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Lotus, Magnolia and Musk. Durations are only published for Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,034

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crystal by Ninel Perfume opens with a sharp burst of yuzu citrus and sour pomegranate fruit. Within minutes, the initial tartness settles as peony and lotus take over the heart, giving the scent a watery floral feel. Magnolia adds a faint creamy touch before the base turns quietly musky on skin. Designed as a light da…

Reviews →

Desigual Fresh wastes no time getting to the point. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour lemon and bitter yuzu rind, backed by a quick chill of crushed mint. It feels crisp and immediately cooling. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens into crunchy green apple and watery lotus petals, giving the hea…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crystal or Fresh?

Fresh takes 1 of 1 categories. Crystal is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Fresh is rated 3.86/5 from 259 votes. Choose Crystal for a floral and musky character. Choose Fresh for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Crystal and Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Lotus, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Crystal or Fresh better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal and Fresh?

Crystal has top notes of Pomegranate and Yuzu, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Amber. Fresh has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Fruits and Mint, heart notes of Lotus, Green Apple and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.