Fragrance comparison

Crystal Chic vs 22 Universal Mind

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Crystal Chic

Carolina Herrera

3.9447 votes

Rank #36,507 White FloralFloral

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19%scent match

Clearly different

22 Universal Mind

Spiritum

4.1513 votes

Rank #46,019 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crystal Chic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Crystal Chic
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
22 Universal Mind
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Crystal Chic3/5

22 Universal Mind2/5

Ratings & consensus: 22 Universal Mind
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 22 Universal Mind
Sillage & projection: Crystal Chic
Value for money: Crystal Chic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Crystal Chic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal ChicCarolina Herrera

22 Universal MindSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 17%Had 37%Want 46%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winner22 Universal MindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

62%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity22 Universal Mind

SillageCrystal Chic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCrystal ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

rose84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseRed BerriesRed Freesia

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomPimentoIndian Tuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

OlibanumSichuan PepperGingerAbsintheBulgarian RoseFreesia

Heart

Cedar EssenceOrange BlossomJasmineGeraniumCinnamon

Base

AmberVanillaVetiverSageSandalwoodIncenseAmbretteMusk

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Crystal Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer44

Fall100

Winter81

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 32%Work 25%Party 23%Casual 20%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,019

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrystal ChicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Crystal Chic opens with a bright flash of tart red berries, peppery red freesia, and Bulgarian rose. The initial alcohol rush burns away in three minutes. Then the heart takes charge. Creamy Indian tuberose and night blooming jasmine merge with a kick of warm pimento, creating a lush, fruity floral pr…

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Spiritum 22 Universal Mind opens with a crisp kick of herbal absinthe, zesty ginger, and peppery olibanum incense before settling into warm cinnamon, smooth cedar, and creamy vanilla. It smells like sweet resinous incense burning softly in a cozy room lined with polished cedar bookshelves. The balance of spicy botanic…

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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 Chic or 22 Universal Mind?

Crystal Chic takes 3 of 5 categories. Crystal Chic is rated 3.94/5 from 47 votes; 22 Universal Mind is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Crystal Chic for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 22 Universal Mind for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Chic or 22 Universal Mind?

22 Universal Mind lasts longest (22 Universal Mind 73/100, Crystal Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Chic or 22 Universal Mind?

Crystal Chic projects furthest (Crystal Chic 69/100, 22 Universal Mind 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Chic and 22 Universal Mind smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Crystal Chic or 22 Universal Mind better for summer or winter?

Crystal Chic suits evening wear; 22 Universal Mind suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Chic and 22 Universal Mind?

Crystal Chic has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Red Berries and Red Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Pimento and Indian Tuberose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 22 Universal Mind has top notes of Olibanum, Sichuan Pepper, Ginger and Absinthe, heart notes of Cedar Essence, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Vetiver and Sage.