Fragrance comparison

Euphoria vs Crystal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 22,778 ratings analysed

3 wins

Euphoria

Calvin Klein

3.8322,774 votes

Rank #26,044 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Crystal

Ascania

3.754 votes

Rank #60,876 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Euphoria takes 3 of 4 categories.

Euphoria
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Crystal
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Euphoria3/4

Crystal1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EuphoriaCalvin Klein

CrystalAscania

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 22,774 votes

Have 44%Had 38%Want 18%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 40%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

22,774 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEuphoria

SillageEuphoria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

amber60%

fruity50%

floral100%

woody91%

citrus83%

amber74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PomegranatePersimmonGreen Accord

Heart2 to 4 hours

Black OrchidLotusChampaca

Base5 to 8 hours

MahoganyAmberBlack VioletWhipped Cream

Top

YuzuPomegranate

Heart

PeonyLotusMagnolia

Base

MuskAmberMahogany

InformationalShared notesPomegranate, Lotus, Mahogany and Amber. Durations are only published for Euphoria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer25

Fall91

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,044

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, Loc Dong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEuphoriaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Euphoria is a rich woody floral fragrance defined by a blend of tart fruit and dark woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pomegranate and crisp persimmon, tempered by fresh green notes. As the bright fruit settles, a heart of black orchid, lotus, and champaca creates an opulent floral layer that fe…

Reviews →

Crystal by Ascania is a light floral with a bright citrus-fruit opening, soft peony and lotus in the heart, and a clean musky amber base. It reads fresh, airy, and gently feminine rather than rich or dramatic. Its soft projection and short wear make it better for close settings, warm weather, or anyone who prefers a d…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Lime & NeroliMahdi PerfumesWINNER vs

BanditRobert PiguetRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Euphoria or Crystal?

Euphoria takes 3 of 4 categories. Euphoria is rated 3.83/5 from 22,774 votes; Crystal is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Euphoria for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Crystal for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Euphoria or Crystal?

Euphoria lasts longest (Euphoria 70/100, Crystal 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Euphoria or Crystal?

Euphoria projects furthest (Euphoria 63/100, Crystal 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Euphoria and Crystal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and amber accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Lotus, Mahogany and Amber.

Is Euphoria or Crystal better for summer or winter?

Euphoria suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Euphoria and Crystal?

Euphoria has top notes of Pomegranate, Persimmon and Green Accord, heart notes of Black Orchid, Lotus and Champaca, a base of Mahogany, Amber, Black Violet and Whipped Cream. Crystal has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber and Mahogany.