Force vs Crystal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Force takes 3 of 4 categories.
ForceChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CrystalChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Force3/4
Crystal1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Force
- Sillage & projection
- Force
- Value for money
- Crystal
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Force
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ForceReef PerfumesCrystalAscaniaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 43%Had 2%Want 55%
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 hate50%Love
20%Like
30%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityForce
SillageForce
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCrystalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
woody69%
caramel61%
floral100%
woody91%
citrus83%
amber74%
musky65%
fresh56%
Scent match59%Closely related · both floral, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red FruitsPomegranateCaramelYuzu
Heart
MagnoliaLotusPeony
Base
Musk
Top
YuzuPomegranate
Heart
PeonyLotusMagnolia
Base
MuskAmberMahogany
InformationalShared notesPomegranate, Yuzu, Magnolia and Lotus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall60
Winter60
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer50
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,496
PerfumerAna Gomez
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#62,926
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerForceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForce opens with sweet red fruits, pomegranate and a bright yuzu lift, then settles into watery florals over soft musk. The caramel gives it a gentle gourmand tint rather than a heavy dessert feel. It comes across as smooth, fruity and slightly polished, with a feminine lean on skin even though it is marketed as unise…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Force or Crystal?
Force takes 3 of 4 categories. Force is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Crystal is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Force for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Crystal for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Force or Crystal?
Force lasts longest (Force 66/100, Crystal 35/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Force or Crystal?
Force projects furthest (Force 46/100, Crystal 31/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Force and Crystal smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Yuzu, Magnolia and Lotus.
Is Force or Crystal better for summer or winter?
Force suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Force and Crystal?
Force has top notes of Red Fruits, Pomegranate, Caramel and Yuzu, heart notes of Magnolia, Lotus and Peony, a base of Musk. Crystal has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber and Mahogany.
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