Fragrance comparison

Crystalline vs Ramune (Japanese Soda)

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

Crystalline

Veigel Perfumes

4.176 votes

Rank #54,940 CitrusFloral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Ramune (Japanese Soda)

J-Scent

3.66217 votes

Rank #10,889 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Crystalline
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ramune (Japanese Soda)
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Crystalline2/4

Ramune (Japanese Soda)2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrystallineVeigel Perfumes

Ramune (Japanese Soda)J-Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

3.66/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

24%Love

38%Like

23%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCrystalline

SillageCrystalline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRamune (Japanese Soda)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

amber65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Magnolia

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVanilla

Top

AldehydesMintLemonRaspberryBergamot

Heart

HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyWater LilyRoseMagnolia

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Crystalline, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring76

Summer100

Fall16

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex63

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,940

PerfumerCorey Veigel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerRamune (Japanese Soda)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crystalline by Veigel Perfumes pairs crisp Italian bergamot with a soft, lemon-tinged magnolia blossom over a cozy foundation of golden amber and vanilla. The opening snaps with tart citrus rind. Within ten minutes, the zesty sparkle mellows into dewy white flower petals that feel clean, sunny, and approachable. It ne…

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J-Scent Ramune (Japanese Soda) recreates the effervescent experience of the iconic summer beverage. This unisex fragrance centers on sharp aldehydes, cooling mint, and sweet raspberry, capturing the nostalgic fizz of a soda bottle. It offers a light, refreshing profile ideal for sweltering July afternoons when you wan…

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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, Crystalline or Ramune (Japanese Soda)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Crystalline is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Ramune (Japanese Soda) is rated 3.66/5 from 217 votes. Choose Crystalline for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ramune (Japanese Soda) for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Crystalline or Ramune (Japanese Soda)?

Crystalline lasts longest (Crystalline 70/100, Ramune (Japanese Soda) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystalline or Ramune (Japanese Soda)?

Crystalline projects furthest (Crystalline 56/100, Ramune (Japanese Soda) 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystalline and Ramune (Japanese Soda) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Crystalline or Ramune (Japanese Soda) better for summer or winter?

Crystalline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crystalline and Ramune (Japanese Soda)?

Crystalline has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of Amber and Vanilla. Ramune (Japanese Soda) has top notes of Aldehydes, Mint, Lemon and Raspberry, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Water Lily and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.