Fragrance comparison

Crystal Chic vs Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

Crystal Chic

Carolina Herrera

3.9447 votes

Rank #36,507 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

Annette Neuffer

4.4363 votes

Rank #5,900 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 5 of 5 categories.

Crystal Chic
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Crystal Chic0/5

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal ChicCarolina Herrera

Avicenna Myrrha MysticaAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 17%Had 37%Want 46%

4.43/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaRating 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

63%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

SillageAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value59

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

rose84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both sweet

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

TangerineCinnamonPetitgrainSaffronCardamomGingerBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

MyrrhMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseRoseOlibanumelemiOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

OpoponaxBeeswaxSandalwoodSiam BenzoinLabdanumBourbon Vanilla

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter78

Day75

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

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,900

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaHigher 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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Avicenna Myrrha Mystica centers on smooth myrrh rather than sharp resin. Wearers describe rose, beeswax, citrus, warm spices and creamy sandalwood folding into a deep amber balsamic base that feels rich, polished and skin-hugging. It suits people who like resinous, spicy florals with warmth and texture, especially fo…

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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 Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 5 of 5 categories. Crystal Chic is rated 3.94/5 from 47 votes; Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is rated 4.43/5 from 63 votes. Choose Crystal Chic for a white floral and floral character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Avicenna Myrrha Mystica for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Chic or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica lasts longest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 83/100, Crystal Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Chic or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica projects furthest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 73/100, Crystal Chic 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Chic and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Crystal Chic or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica better for summer or winter?

Crystal Chic suits evening wear; Avicenna Myrrha Mystica suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Chic and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

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). Avicenna Myrrha Mystica has top notes of Tangerine, Cinnamon, Petitgrain and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Rose, a base of Opoponax, Beeswax, Sandalwood and Siam Benzoin.