Fragrance comparison

Crystal Chic vs No 12 by Emilie

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Crystal Chic

Carolina Herrera

3.9447 votes

Rank #36,507 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

No 12 by Emilie

Milton Lloyd

5.002 votes

Rank #40,844 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 12 by Emilie takes 2 of 4 categories.

Crystal Chic
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
No 12 by Emilie
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Crystal Chic1/4

No 12 by Emilie2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 12 by Emilie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: No 12 by Emilie
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

No 12 by EmilieMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 17%Had 37%Want 46%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo 12 by Emilie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNo 12 by EmilieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

rose84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

floral100%

musky92%

rose84%

fresh77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and rose

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

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Orange BlossomApple

Heart

Bulgarian RosePeonyLitchi

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#40,844

PerfumerNot listed

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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Milton Lloyd No 12 by Emilie opens with a crisp spray of apple and bright orange blossom backed by soft ambrette mallow. As the initial spray settles, fresh peony and Bulgarian rose emerge alongside a sweet bite of litchi fruit. The base develops into clean patchouli, sandalwood, and soft musk that keeps the floral he…

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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 No 12 by Emilie?

No 12 by Emilie takes 2 of 4 categories. Crystal Chic is rated 3.94/5 from 47 votes; No 12 by Emilie is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Crystal Chic for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No 12 by Emilie for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Chic or No 12 by Emilie?

No 12 by Emilie lasts longest (No 12 by Emilie 80/100, Crystal Chic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Chic or No 12 by Emilie?

Projection is very close: Crystal Chic 69/100, No 12 by Emilie 69/100 for sillage.

Do Crystal Chic and No 12 by Emilie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and rose accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Crystal Chic or No 12 by Emilie better for summer or winter?

Crystal Chic suits evening wear; No 12 by Emilie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystal Chic and No 12 by Emilie?

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). No 12 by Emilie has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orange Blossom and Apple, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Litchi, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.