Fragrance comparison

Jicky vs L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,908 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jicky

Guerlain

4.152,764 votes

Rank #2,506 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

Nina Ricci

3.35144 votes

Rank #29,887 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jicky
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Jicky4/7

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jicky
Community sentiment: Jicky
Longevity: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Value for money: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Versatility: Jicky
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jicky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JickyGuerlain

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.35/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 38%

Category winnerJickyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

2,764 votes

17%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerJickyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

SillageL'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value88

Category winnerL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RosemaryBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderTonka BeanOrris RootBasilJasmineEthylvanillin

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaLeatherSpicesBenzoinSandalwoodAmberBrazilian Rosewood

Top

CarnationBrazilian RosewoodRoseBergamotNeroliPeach

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaClovesJasmineVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

OakmossMuskBenzoinIrisVetiverAmberSpicesCedar

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Orris Root and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Jicky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer67

Fall100

Winter66

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex61

Women32

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#29,887

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJickyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jicky by Guerlain presents a brisk, herbal opening of rosemary, lemon, and bergamot that quickly greets the senses. Rather than staying a simple, clean cologne, the scent introduces a core of dry lavender and powdery orris root, paired against sweet tonka bean and ethylvanillin. As the top freshness settles, a darker …

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Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or opens with sharp carnation, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach before settling into a cool floral heart. Clove, gardenia, and ylang-ylang create a soapy, spicy warmth that clings closely to skin. As time passes, the dry-down turns dry and woody, anchored by dark oakmoss, cedar, and…

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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, Jicky or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is rated 3.35/5 from 144 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jicky or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 75/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jicky or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or projects furthest (L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 64/100, Jicky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jicky and L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Jicky or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jicky is the stronger pick. For winter, Jicky is the stronger pick. Jicky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jicky and L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

Jicky has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean, Orris Root and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Spices and Benzoin. L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or has top notes of Carnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Benzoin and Iris.