Fragrance comparison

King’s Holy Grail Oud vs L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

King’s Holy Grail Oud

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #65,138 AmberWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

Nina Ricci

3.35144 votes

Rank #28,405 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

King’s Holy Grail Oud
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

King’s Holy Grail Oud2/4

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King’s Holy Grail OudThe Dua Brand

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.35/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

17%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKing’s Holy Grail Oud

SillageKing’s Holy Grail Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bourbon VetiverTurkish RoseSandalwoodCarnationPatchouliBergamotLabdanumOpoponaxAgarwoodOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CarnationBrazilian RosewoodRoseBergamotNeroliPeach

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaClovesJasmineVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

OakmossMuskBenzoinIrisVetiverAmberSpicesCedar

InformationalShared notesBourbon Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Bergamot. Durations are only published for King’s Holy Grail Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 36%Party 33%Casual 21%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,405

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King’s Holy Grail Oud by The Dua Brand is an audacious Extrait de Parfum that collides bold, smoky resin with smooth floral luxury. Opening with an eye-opening burst of herbal oregano, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper, the scent quickly softens into a plush heart of powdery iris, Turkish rose, and gentle peach…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, King’s Holy Grail Oud or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. King’s Holy Grail Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is rated 3.35/5 from 144 votes. Choose King’s Holy Grail Oud for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, King’s Holy Grail Oud or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

King’s Holy Grail Oud lasts longest (King’s Holy Grail Oud 100/100, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King’s Holy Grail Oud or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

King’s Holy Grail Oud projects furthest (King’s Holy Grail Oud 100/100, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King’s Holy Grail Oud and L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bourbon Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Carnation and Bergamot.

Is King’s Holy Grail Oud or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or better for summer or winter?

King’s Holy Grail Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King’s Holy Grail Oud and L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

King’s Holy Grail Oud features Bourbon Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood, Carnation and Patchouli. 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.