Fragrance comparison

Fresh vs Crystal

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fresh

Desigual

3.86259 votes

Rank #14,034 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Crystal

Ascania

3.754 votes

Rank #56,737 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crystal
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Fresh3/4

Crystal1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreshDesigual

CrystalAscania

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 42%Had 32%Want 25%

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

21%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

259 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFresh

SillageFresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

green83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

floral100%

woody91%

citrus83%

amber74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuFruitsMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusGreen AppleMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

YuzuPomegranate

Heart

PeonyLotusMagnolia

Base

MuskAmberMahogany

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Lotus, Magnolia and Musk. Durations are only published for Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 13%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,034

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#56,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual Fresh wastes no time getting to the point. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour lemon and bitter yuzu rind, backed by a quick chill of crushed mint. It feels crisp and immediately cooling. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens into crunchy green apple and watery lotus petals, giving the hea…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fresh or Crystal?

Fresh takes 3 of 4 categories. Fresh is rated 3.86/5 from 259 votes; Crystal is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Fresh for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crystal for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fresh or Crystal?

Fresh lasts longest (Fresh 58/100, Crystal 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh or Crystal?

Fresh projects furthest (Fresh 50/100, Crystal 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh and Crystal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Lotus, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Fresh or Crystal better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh and Crystal?

Fresh has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Fruits and Mint, heart notes of Lotus, Green Apple and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Crystal has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Peony, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber and Mahogany.