Fragrance comparison

Herbae Clary Sage vs Pure Crystal

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Herbae Clary Sage

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0040 votes

Rank #19,025 AromaticCitrus

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28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Pure Crystal

Lattafa Perfumes

4.1753 votes

Rank #8,083 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Crystal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Herbae Clary Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Crystal
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Herbae Clary Sage1/7

Pure Crystal6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Herbae Clary SageL'Occitane en Provence

Pure CrystalLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

4.17/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerPure CrystalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

64%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerPure CrystalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPure Crystal

SillagePure Crystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value74

Category winnerPure CrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotThymeBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageGrassAngelica

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranelemiAmber

Top

Red BerriesCinnamonBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CognacGingerClary Sage

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCardamomVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange, Clary Sage and Amber. Durations are only published for Herbae Clary Sage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Spring36

Summer18

Fall77

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men34

Unisex37

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPure CrystalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herbae Clary Sage by L'Occitane en Provence captures the untamed freshness of a sunlit meadow in the South of France. The fragrance opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, immediately softened by aromatic thyme. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals an earthy hear…

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Pure Crystal by Lattafa is a modern citrus aromatic scent that balances bright top notes of bergamot and bitter orange with a heart of cognac and ginger. As it settles, notes of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla create a warm base that performs well in cooler weather. This unisex release offers an approachable, versatile…

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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, Herbae Clary Sage or Pure Crystal?

Pure Crystal takes 6 of 7 categories. Herbae Clary Sage is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes; Pure Crystal is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes. Choose Herbae Clary Sage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Crystal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Herbae Clary Sage or Pure Crystal?

Pure Crystal lasts longest (Pure Crystal 73/100, Herbae Clary Sage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Herbae Clary Sage or Pure Crystal?

Pure Crystal projects furthest (Pure Crystal 66/100, Herbae Clary Sage 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herbae Clary Sage and Pure Crystal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Clary Sage and Amber.

Is Herbae Clary Sage or Pure Crystal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Herbae Clary Sage is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Crystal is the stronger pick. Herbae Clary Sage suits daytime wear; Pure Crystal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herbae Clary Sage and Pure Crystal?

Herbae Clary Sage has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Grass and Angelica, a base of Cashmeran, elemi and Amber. Pure Crystal has top notes of Red Berries, Cinnamon, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cognac, Ginger and Clary Sage, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.