Fragrance comparison

Eau de Cristal vs Gucci Rush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10,243 ratings analysed

Eau de Cristal

Bahoma London

4.333 votes

Rank #40,116 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gucci Rush

Gucci

3.7910,240 votes

Rank #2,639 White FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Rush takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Cristal
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci Rush
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau de Cristal1/4

Gucci Rush3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci Rush
Sillage & projection: Gucci Rush
Value for money: Eau de Cristal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CristalBahoma London

Gucci RushGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

3.79/ 5 · 10,240 votes

Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

36%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

10,240 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGucci Rush

SillageGucci Rush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerEau de CristalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

amber84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

patchouli92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangePepperCorianderPeach

Heart

Spicy NotesYlang-YlangJasmineOpoponaxLily

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverAmberVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeachCalifornian GardeniaAfrican Freesia Petals

Heart2 to 4 hours

CorianderDamask RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliNatural VanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Peach, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Gucci Rush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring56

Summer41

Fall90

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,116

PerfumerMargaret Strug-Guzowska

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,639

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerGucci RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Cristal by Bahoma London is a floral chypre that opens with zesty lemon and sharp pepper. The heart reveals spicy notes and jasmine, settling into a grounded base of oakmoss, patchouli, and amber. It works well for office wear in temperate weather, offering a professional, earthy profile for those who enjoy cla…

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Gucci Rush is a bold chypre fruity scent that makes no apologies for its electric character. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac, the composition opens with sweet peach, creamy Californian gardenia, and African freesia petals. As the opening settles, an aromatic core of coriander, Damask rose, and jasmine takes over, …

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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, Eau de Cristal or Gucci Rush?

Gucci Rush takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Cristal is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Gucci Rush is rated 3.79/5 from 10,240 votes. Choose Eau de Cristal for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci Rush for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Cristal or Gucci Rush?

Gucci Rush lasts longest (Gucci Rush 78/100, Eau de Cristal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Cristal or Gucci Rush?

Gucci Rush projects furthest (Gucci Rush 72/100, Eau de Cristal 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Cristal and Gucci Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Peach, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Eau de Cristal or Gucci Rush better for summer or winter?

Eau de Cristal suits evening wear; Gucci Rush suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Cristal and Gucci Rush?

Eau de Cristal has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Opoponax, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber. Gucci Rush has top notes of Peach, Californian Gardenia and African Freesia Petals, heart notes of Coriander, Damask Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Natural Vanilla and Vetiver.