Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or vs Magistral

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

Nina Ricci

3.35144 votes

Rank #28,437 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Magistral

Legendary Fragrances

3.502 votes

Rank #64,772 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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.
Magistral
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or2/4

Magistral2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magistral
Sillage & projection: Magistral
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

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrNina Ricci

MagistralLegendary Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 38%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMagistral

SillageMagistral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

violet65%

iris53%

earthy42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationBrazilian RosewoodRoseBergamotNeroliPeach

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaClovesJasmineVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

OakmossMuskBenzoinIrisVetiverAmberSpicesCedar

Notes

ClovesVioletIrisSandalwoodLilySaffronBenzoinVetiverCedarVanillaMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCloves, Violet, Musk and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Magistral, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 37%Casual 25%Work 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,437

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Magistral by Legendary Fragrances combines dry spice with dense, cosmetic powder and smooth woods. The first spray releases a pungent kick of cloves and saffron before settling into cool violet petals and earthy iris root. Within thirty minutes, creamy sandalwood and dry cedar take over the midstage, backed by a gentl…

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

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is rated 3.35/5 from 144 votes; Magistral is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. 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. Choose Magistral for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Magistral lasts longest (Magistral 80/100, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 75/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Magistral projects furthest (Magistral 75/100, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Violet, Musk and Benzoin.

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

Magistral suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Magistral features Cloves, Violet, Iris, Sandalwood and Lily.