Fragrance comparison

Echo vs Medalist

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Echo

Cranford

4.001 votes

Rank #66,912 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

1 wins

Medalist

Alexandria Fragrances

4.3312 votes

Rank #47,261 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Medalist takes 1 of 1 categories.

Echo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.
Medalist
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Echo0/1

Medalist1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EchoCranford

MedalistAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 63%Had 2%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

sweet69%

marine61%

Scent match82%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Blood MandarinSea NotesAldehydesOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperNeroliCedar

Base6-8 hrs

Elemi resinTonka BeanWhite MuskVanillaVetiverAmber

Notes

OrangeBlood MandarinSea NotesVanillaTonka BeanNeroliAmberAldehydesWhite MuskPepperCedarVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlood Mandarin, Sea Notes, Aldehydes and Orange. Durations are only published for Echo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMedalistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Echo by Cranford opens with a bright burst of juicy blood mandarin, sweet orange, and sparkling aldehydes that feel like stepping into a brisk ocean breeze. As the initial splash calms down, a subtle kick of black pepper and clean neroli petals emerges, supported by dry cedar wood. The base settles into a comforting b…

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Medalist opens bright and salty, with orange, blood mandarin and sea notes giving it a clean citrus splash. As it settles, neroli, vanilla, tonka and amber soften the marine edge, so it wears smoother and sweeter than a sharp freshie. It suits warm weather, daytime use and anyone who likes fresh scents with a creamy, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Echo or Medalist?

Medalist takes 1 of 1 categories. Echo is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Medalist is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Echo for a aromatic and citrus character. Choose Medalist for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Echo and Medalist smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Blood Mandarin, Sea Notes, Aldehydes and Orange.

Is Echo or Medalist better for summer or winter?

Medalist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Echo and Medalist?

Echo has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Sea Notes, Aldehydes and Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Neroli and Cedar, a base of Elemi resin, Tonka Bean, White Musk and Vanilla. Medalist features Orange, Blood Mandarin, Sea Notes, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.