Fragrance comparison

Kyoto vs White Crystal

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

1 wins

Kyoto

Superdry

3.6538 votes

Rank #16,927 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

White Crystal

Parfums Constantine

—0 votes

Rank #75,837 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyoto takes 1 of 1 categories.

Kyoto
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
White Crystal
Choose it for a woody and musky character.

Kyoto1/1

White Crystal0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyotoSuperdry

White CrystalParfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 57%Had 13%Want 30%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

floral69%

iris61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, musky and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisFreesiaNutmeg

Base

VetiverIso E SuperMuskMoss

Notes

Floral NotesPink PepperWoody NotesIso E SuperCitrusMuskIrisMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris, Iso E Super, Musk and Moss. Durations are only published for White Crystal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall35

Winter18

Day100

Night24

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex38

Women17

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,927

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#75,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKyotoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kyoto by Superdry is a woody aromatic fragrance built around citrus, iris, and a persistent Iso E Super base. Launched in 2021, it offers a soft, clean profile that leans toward personal enjoyment rather than broad projection. It is a light, easy-going choice for warm spring days or post-workout freshness when you pre…

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White Crystal by Parfums Constantine delivers a clean, mineral freshness anchored by cedarwood, sheer musk, and pale iris. The first spray releases a brisk splash of tart citrus and cracked pink pepper. That initial kick feels crisp and sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a silky heart of powdery ir…

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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.

Do Kyoto and White Crystal smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and earthy accords. Common notes include Iris, Iso E Super, Musk and Moss.

Is Kyoto or White Crystal better for summer or winter?

Kyoto suits daytime wear; White Crystal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyoto and White Crystal?

Kyoto has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Freesia and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Iso E Super, Musk and Moss. White Crystal features Floral Notes, Pink Pepper, Woody Notes, Iso E Super and Citrus.