Fragrance comparison

Daydream of Someone I Knew vs Cristal Zest

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

5 wins

Daydream of Someone I Knew

By Far

3.9835 votes

Rank #24,631 AromaticMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Cristal Zest

Massimo Dutti

4.37114 votes

Rank #25,739 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Daydream of Someone I Knew takes 5 of 7 categories.

Daydream of Someone I Knew
Choose it for a aromatic and mossy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cristal Zest
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Daydream of Someone I Knew5/7

Cristal Zest2/7

Ratings & consensus: Cristal Zest
Community sentiment: Daydream of Someone I Knew
Longevity: Daydream of Someone I Knew
Sillage & projection: Daydream of Someone I Knew
Value for money: Cristal Zest
Versatility: Daydream of Someone I Knew
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Daydream of Someone I Knew

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daydream of Someone I KnewBy Far

Cristal ZestMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

4.37/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerCristal ZestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

51%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerDaydream of Someone I KnewMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDaydream of Someone I Knew

SillageDaydream of Someone I Knew

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCristal ZestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

mossy90%

musky80%

earthy70%

floral60%

amber50%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh48%

fruity30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Earl Grey Tea

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

OakmossAmber

Top

Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart

Earl Grey TeaPetitgrainBasil

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesEarl Grey Tea, Oakmoss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDaydream of Someone I KnewMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men38

Unisex48

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,631

PerfumerCaroline Dumur

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,739

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDaydream of Someone I KnewHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daydream of Someone I Knew is a soft aromatic chypre built around Earl Grey tea, ambrette, jasmine, rose, oakmoss and amber. It reads clean, musky and mossy rather than loudly floral, with a gentle tea brightness over an earthy, skin-like base. It should suit shoppers who want a modern unisex scent with a polished, sl…

Reviews →

Nathalie Lorson composed Cristal Zest for Massimo Dutti as a crisp citrus blend that relies heavily on sharp top notes. The scent opens with a burst of bitter orange, sweet mandarin, and green cassis leaf. As the initial brightness settles, heart notes of smoky Earl Grey tea, petitgrain, and fresh basil introduce an a…

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, Daydream of Someone I Knew or Cristal Zest?

Daydream of Someone I Knew takes 5 of 7 categories. Daydream of Someone I Knew is rated 3.98/5 from 35 votes; Cristal Zest is rated 4.37/5 from 114 votes. Choose Daydream of Someone I Knew for a aromatic and mossy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cristal Zest for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Daydream of Someone I Knew or Cristal Zest?

Daydream of Someone I Knew lasts longest (Daydream of Someone I Knew 73/100, Cristal Zest 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daydream of Someone I Knew or Cristal Zest?

Daydream of Someone I Knew projects furthest (Daydream of Someone I Knew 59/100, Cristal Zest 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daydream of Someone I Knew and Cristal Zest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Earl Grey Tea, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is Daydream of Someone I Knew or Cristal Zest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Daydream of Someone I Knew is the stronger pick. For winter, Daydream of Someone I Knew is the stronger pick. Daydream of Someone I Knew suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daydream of Someone I Knew and Cristal Zest?

Daydream of Someone I Knew has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Earl Grey Tea, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Amber. Cristal Zest has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Earl Grey Tea, Petitgrain and Basil, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.